Apply to our Residents Panel

We're looking for local residents to join our grants panel for the Social Connection Fund.

As a panel member, you'll review applications and vote on which projects receive funding. Your local knowledge and experience will shape how resources are invested in your community. We will also provide training and you'll be paid for your time at London Living Wage.

You do not need any experience of working in the charity or community sector! Just an interest in what is happening in your neighbourhood. 

Please note: this Panel will meet for a training session on the evening of Thursday 5th February, and for our panel session on the evening of Thursday 19th February. You will need to have availability on these dates in order to take part. We can help with any accessibility requirements. 

If you have any questions or need help with the application, get in touch with us!

Deadline: 5:00pm, 12th January 2026.

Apply to join the panel here!

What Do I Need to Know?

What does a Panel Member do?

You will be part of a small group of local people who review applications from individuals and groups, discuss and assess each proposal based on community need and potential impact and make funding decisions together through group discussion and voting.

What is in it for you?

  • You will meet and connect with other residents that care about their neighbourhood
  • You will shape funding decisions and have a say in what happens in your community
  • You will be paid for your time and expertise
  • You will learn new skills and gain experience in community working and collective decision-making

Who are we looking for?

  • You care about your local community and want to have a say in funding decisions
  • You're interested in tackling loneliness and creating connection 
  • You can commit to the time required, attending an induction session and the panel meeting in person
  • You're willing to listen to different perspectives and work collaboratively

If you've never been involved in something like this before, we would love to hear from you! No specific qualifications or experience are required.

Read our FAQs to find out more!

What to expect?

  1. We will get back to you within a week to confirm we have received your application.
  2. We will let you know if your application to sit the panel has been successful in January 2026.
  3. If successful, you will have a chance to meet your fellow panel members, learn about the Social Connection Fund and its aims, and understand how to assess applications fairly in February 2026,
  4. and then sit on a panel with other locals making decision for your community in Greenwich!
Apply to join the panel here!

You can find a downloadable version of the application form here.