How the Mayor’s Fund for London works
In 2008 the Mayor’s Fund for London was established as a vehicle for a wide range of ambitions, and primarily to generate additional resources for London’s communities and young people.
In 2024, the Mayor’s Fund reached over 89,000 young people across London. Working with young people from various socio-economic backgrounds and collaborating with community organisations, schools, colleges and other charities. Its new strategy launched in January 2025, setting out the Fund’s ambitions for 2025-2028.
Tomorrow, the GLA Oversight Committee will question the Mayor’s Fund for London about its work. The guests are:
- Jim Minton, Chief Executive Officer, Mayor’s Fund for London
- Basma Elhayani, Youth Board Member, Mayor’s Fund for London
The Committee will also ask questions on new proposals for the format of People’s Question Time between 2025 and 2028. The guests are:
- Katie Morrison, Interim Assistant Director, External Relations, GLA
- David Holley, Head of Events for London, GLA
The meeting will take place on Thursday 27 February from 2pm, in the Chamber at City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, E16 1ZE.
Media and members of the public are invited to attend.
The meeting can also be viewed LIVE or later via webcast or YouTube.
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Notes to editors
- Read the agenda in full.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
- Emma Best AM, Chairman the GLA Oversight Committee, is available for interview.
- Find out more about the work of the GLA Oversight Committee.
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