Cabinet considered a report on the proposed grants to organisations in the voluntary and community sectors for 2020/21. 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 2020/21 as detailed in the report, with the exception of the award for Stanwell Events;
2. Note all other support to the voluntary/charity sector;
Reasons for decision:
· To enable a number of charities and voluntary organisations to continue to provide preventative and other services for the residents of Spelthorne
· To enable new charities and organisations to begin to provide services that are needed