Decision details
Voluntary Sector Core Revenue Grants 2018/19
PDF 115 KBDecision Maker: Executive Member for Culture, Resources and Public Protection
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
Approval for the distribution of the voluntary
sector core grants.
Decision:
RESOLVED that:
1. subject to Conditions of Grant agreements being concluded between the council and each grantee, grant funding be awarded as set out in the table below.
|
|
Organisation |
2017/18 Award |
2018/19 Award |
|
|
Citizens Advice |
£167,250 |
£167,250 |
|
|
Involve |
£106,900 |
£106,900 |
|
|
Shopmobility |
£29,500 |
£19,650 |
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|
Totals |
£303,650 |
£293,800 |
2. the Head of Performance and Partnerships be given delegated authority to enter into Conditions of Grant agreements in respect of the grant funding.
Reasons for the decision:
Bracknell Forest Council has historically provided revenue funding to its major local partners within the voluntary sector under the general power of competence created by the Localism Act 2011. These grants subsidise their core overheads to enable them to carry out functions which contribute to the council’s objectives.
The level of grant to Involve and Citizens Advice is maintained. The grant to Shopmobility is reduced to £19,650 (a reduction of £9,850). This reduction reflects the levels of demand plus the increased opportunity to generate revenue for Shopmobility since the opening of The Lexicon. The total core grants budget stands at £293,800 in 2018/19; Annex A of the Chief Executives report provides a financial analysis.
Alternative options considered:
The council is not under any statutory duty to continue to provide the same level of financial support to its local voluntary sector partners.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Financial Impact: The proposed voluntary sector core grants for 2018/19 total £293,800.
Declarations: None
Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No
Making Representations: In writing to the Chief Executive.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Not applicable.
Consultees
None.
Contact: Genny Webb, Head of Performance and Partnerships Email: genny.webb@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 352172.
Publication date: 14/03/2018
Date of decision: 14/03/2018
Effective from: 22/03/2018
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