Councillor Harman

To consider the proposed annual grants awards for 2019/20, to aid charities and voluntary organisations operating in the Borough.

Cabinet considered a report on the proposed grants to organisations in the voluntary and community sectors for 2019/20.  The report outlined grant applications received and explained the benefits that the work of the voluntary sector provides to the local area and communities.

Alternative options considered and rejected by Cabinet:

Not to award grants as recommended.

Resolved to:

1.    Agree the grants awards for 2019/20 as detailed in the report;

2.    Note all other support to the voluntary/charity sector;

3.    Note the development of Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) for our top funded organisations.

Reasons for decision:

·         To enable a number of charities to continue operating in the borough for the year ahead

·         To maintain service levels where charities provide complementary activities to Council frontline services

·         To enable new charities and community groups to begin working in the borough or expand their operations.