To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what percentage of expenditure from the Children’s Fund has been incurred by community and voluntary groups in (a) the London Borough of Enfield, (b) Greater London and (c) England and Wales in each year since its inception; and if he will make a statement. (216557)

The Children’s Fund allocations for Enfield, Greater London and England for each year since its inception are as follows:

Expenditure information for these years (which in some cases varies significantly) is not readily available. Administration costs of the Children’s Fund Partnerships made up an average of approximately 12 per cent. of the funding allocation in each year with the remaining balance being used mainly to fund community and voluntary groups.