Contact: Louise Pickford - Ext 7355

1. Summary

1.1. The balance of the budget available for grants to voluntary organisations in 2003/04 is
£139,618 after allocating for the grants approved at the last decision day, commitments made in previous years and sums earmarked for specific purposes.

1.2. The following decisions were sought:

(i) That the financial position be noted.

(ii) That approval be given to grants to voluntary organisations as listed below

(iii) That in light of the Executive Member for Policy and Resources' declaration of interest in respect of Hythe Youth Club, the matter be referred to the Executive Member for Education for a decision on any grant being made to the Youth Club from Policy and Resources funds.

Name of Organisation Decision £

1.	The Prince's Trust, in Hampshire	20,000 and Executive Member for Recreation and Heritage to consider funding for future years.
2.	Riding for the Disabled, Broughton branch	1,000 towards equipment costs only
3.	East Woodhay Silver Band	1,200
4.	Carers UK - New Milton branch	up to £300
5.	Emsworth Residents Design Statement	1,000
6.	Be Your Best Foundation	5,000
7.	Petersfield in Bloom	500
8.	Gosport Disability Trust	2,000
9.	Hythe Youth Club	match fund Hythe and Dibden Parish Council contribution up to a maximum of £3,000
10.	Ambassador Majorettes, Eastleigh	500
11.	Winchester Festival of Art and the Mind	Nil
12.	Warlock First Responders Scheme, Warsash and Locks Heath	release grant of £2,000 (already awarded)
13.	Ringwood Community Association	1,397 from Recreation and Heritage budget

2. Reason(s):

2.1. To promote economic, social or environmental well-being within the community.

3. Other options considered and rejected:

Not applicable.

4. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision maker or a Member or Officer consulted:

Not applicable.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee:

Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent:

Not applicable.

Approved by: ................................ Date: ...............................

Councillor T.K. Thornber, CBE

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