Issue - meetings

The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, People, on the Voluntary Sector Grant Awards for 2021/22.

 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, demonstrable wider social impact such as volunteering, training and development 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 2020/21, with the available budget of £226,640, for Members’ consideration.

Reason(s) for Decision

A decision is required as the outcome will result in the Local Authority incurring expenditure.  The expenditure will provide valuable services to Halton residents, which may otherwise not be financially sustainable.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

No alternative options are available to provide these funded services.

Implementation Date

1 April 2021.

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