The public response to the fire at Grenfell Tower showed how communities can express their support for victims of emergencies through charitable giving. The disaster highlighted several issues including:
- Communicating with the public about how best to donate
- Management and governance of publicly-donated funds
- Distribution of such funds and eligibility criteria
- Role of the Mayor and other London-wide arrangements
Tomorrow, the GLA Oversight Committee will examine the charitable response to the Grenfell Tower fire, terror attacks and other events in London. The guests are:
- David Farnsworth, Director, City Bridge Trust
- Sarah Atkinson, Director of Policy, Planning and Communications, Charity Commission
- Gerald Oppenheim, Chair, London Emergencies Trust
- Rob Bell, Director, London Emergencies Trust
- Mark Simms, Chief Executive, Rugby Portobello Trust
- Susan Dolton, Director, Kensington and Chelsea Foundation
- Zoe Abrams, Executive Director for Communications and Engagement, British Red Cross
- Manny Hothi, Director of Programmes and Strategic Partnerships, London Community Foundation
- Emma Strain, Assistant Director of External Affairs, GLA
The meeting will take place on Wednesday, 31st January from 10.00am in The Chamber, at City Hall (The Queen’s Walk, London SE1).
Media and members of the public are invited to attend.
The meeting can also be viewed via webcast.
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Notes to editors
- Full agenda papers.
- Len Duvall AM, Chair of the GLA Oversight Committee, is available for interview – see contact details below.
- The GLA Oversight Committee.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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