Contact: Louise Pickford - Ext: 7355; e-mail: [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1. The remaining balance of the budget available for grants to voluntary organisations in 2003/04 is £16,955. Grant applications 4, 9, 13 and 19 have been agreed in principle prior to the end of the financial year and will be charged in 2003/04, subject to approval at today's meeting.

1.2. The budget provision for 2004/05 is £391,300. Taking into account the allocation for Bursaries for Talented Young People in Sport (£10,500), HMS Minerva (£25,000) and the completion of loan repayment from Martingrove Housing in New Milton, the sum available for allocation at today's meeting is £352,000.

1.3. The following decisions are sought:

(i) That the budget position be noted.

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

Name of Organisation Decision (£)

1.	Jubilee Sailing Trust, Southampton	5,000
2.	INTECH, Winchester	5,000 (last payment)
3.	Hampshire Astronomical Group	500
4.	Hamble River Sailing Club	5,000 from 2003/04 budget
5.	The Waterside Family Centre Partnership, Blackfield	Refer to Director of Social Services for consideration
6.	HomeStart, Butser	Refer to Director of Social Services for consideration
7.	HomeStart, Eastleigh	Nil
8.	HM Prison, Winchester	Nil
9.	Hampshire Country Learning	2,000 from 2003/04 budget and request County Education Officer to closely monitor use of grant
10.	Cove Youth Group	Item withdrawn due to funding obtained from other source
11.	Felicia Park Urban Community Farm, Gosport	500
12.	Age Concern, Farnborough	1,000
13.	St Mary Bourne New Recreation Area Project Group	5,000 from 2003/04 budget
14.	West Wellow Methodist Church	2,000
15.	The Friends of Hampshire Youth Jazz Orchestra	5,000 last payment
16.	Milford on Sea War Memorial Hospital	Nil
17.	St Nicholas Church, North Stoneham and Bassett	Nil
18.	The Gosport Society	up to 500 subject to receipt of detailed costs
19.	New Forest and Hampshire County Show	5,000 from 2003/04 budget subject to conditions

2. Reason(s):

To promote economic, social or environmental well-being within the community. These grants would support Aim 1 of the Corporate Strategy by maximising life opportunities.

3. Other options considered and rejected:

To not award grants.

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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Contact: Louise Pickford - Ext: 7355; e-mail: [email protected]

1. Financial Position

1.1 The remaining budget available for grants to voluntary organisations and other
bodies in 2003/04 is £16,955. Grant applications 4,9,13 and 19 have been
agreed in principle prior to the end of the financial year and will be charged in
2003/04, subject to approval at today's meeting.

1.2 The budget provision for 2004/05 is £391,300. Taking into account the
allocation for Bursaries for Talented Young People in Sport (£10,500), HMS
Minerva (£25,000) and the completion of loan repayment from Martingrove
Housing in New Milton, the sum available for allocation at today's meeting is
£352,000.

1.3 The Schedule of attached items gives details of 19 applications which, if agreed in the amounts recommended, would total £17,000 in 2003/04 and £22,500 in 2004/05.

1.4 A copy of the guidelines for allocations of grants by the Executive Member for Policy and Resources is attached as an appendix to this report.

1 Corporate Strategy

1.1 These grants would support Aim 1 of the Corporate Strategy by maximising life opportunities.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

(i) That the budget position be noted.

(ii) That grants totalling £17,000 in 2003/04 and £22,500 in 2004/05 be made to voluntary organisations and other bodies as specified in the report.

Section 100 D - Local Government Act 1972 - Background papers

The following documents disclose facts or matters on which this report, or an important part of it, is based and has been relied upon to a material extent in the preparation of this report.

NB the list excluded:

1. Published works.

2. Documents which disclose exempt or confidential information as defined in the Act

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