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1. Summary

1.1. The balance of the budget available for grants to voluntary organisations in 2003/04 is
£105,118 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

Name of Organisation Decision £

1.	Army Benevolent Fund, Hampshire Branch	3,000 in 2004/05
2.	Otterbourne Village Plan and Design Statement	250
3.	Mottisfont Parish Council	600
4.	Gosport Aviation Society	360 this year only
5.	Grapevine Community Magazine, Totton	1,250 on condition New Forest District Council and Totton Town Council jointly approving a matching sum
6.	British Military Powerboat Trust	5,000 in 2004/05
7.	Spencerette Baton Twirlers, Eastleigh	500
8.	Southampton Heritage Federation	4,000

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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