Issue - meetings

The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, People, on the Voluntary Sector Grant Awards for 2019/20.

The Board was advised that the Council had awarded grants to local voluntary and charitable organisations for a number of years. Applications were assessed against key criteria, such as impact on outcomes for local people, volunteering and training opportunities and the impact on reducing the need for statutory services.

It was reported that applications were assessed and recommendations agreed, by a Panel which consisted of the Portfolio holder for Economic Development and Officers from the People Directorate. The report set out the recommendations for an annual allocation for the financial year 2019/20, with the available budget of £232,500, for Members’ consideration.

Reason(s) for Decision

Executive Board approval was required for grant funding.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

No alternative options were considered as this was continual grant funding.

Implementation Date

1 April 2019.

          RESOLVED: That the Board approve the grant allocations as outlined in the report.