Decision details
Voluntary Sector Core Revenue Grants 2017-18
PDF 116 KBDecision Maker: Executive Member for Culture, Corporate Services and Public Protection
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
The Executive Member is asked to approve,
subject to Service Level Agreements being concluded between the
Council and each grantee, to award grants to various voluntary
bodies for 2017-18.
Decision:
That 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 |
2016/17 Award |
2017/18 Award |
|
|
Citizens Advice |
£167,292 |
£167,250 |
|
|
Involve |
£126,909 |
£106,900 |
|
|
Shopmobility |
£29,520 |
£29,500 |
|
|
Victim Support |
£15,300 |
Nil |
|
|
Berkshire Community Foundation |
£4,608 |
Nil |
|
|
Totals |
£343,629 |
£303,650 |
That the Assistant Chief Executive 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.
Following the review of core grant funding in 2016, the council proposed to discontinue funding for Berkshire Community Foundation and Victim Support through this grant.
Excluding a £20,000 reduction to take account of rent on the Magistrates Court building, the level of grant to Involve is maintained. The total core grants budget stands at £303,650 in 2017/18;
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: Contained within the report
Declarations: None.
Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No.
Making Representations: In writing to the Assistant Chief Executive
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Internal email
Consultees
Chief Executive's Office
Borough Treasurer
Borough Solicitor
Contact: John Ainsworth Email: john.ainsworth@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 352174, Jean Thomson, PA to the Assistant Chief Executive Email: jean.thomson@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 355604.
Publication date: 28/03/2017
Date of decision: 28/03/2017
Effective from: 05/04/2017
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