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Hampshire County Council

Amended Decision Sheet

Executive Member - Policy and Resources Item 1

23 July 2004

Financial Assistance to Voluntary Organisations and Other Bodies

Report of the Chief Executive

    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 2004/05 is £252,800 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 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.

Winchester Sea Cadets

5,000

2.

St John the Baptist Scout Group, Shedfield

5,000

3.

Bishops Waltham in Bloom 2004

"one-off" 250

4.

Bordon and Whitehill Town Flowers

"one-off" 250

5.

Mr R Walton, Hayling Island

Nil

6.

Milford on Sea Guide Hut Committee

1,000 and request New Forest District Council considers a contribution

7.

St Martin's Church, Ellisfield

Nil

8.

St Mary's Church, Crawley

Nil

9.

Cowplain Women's Institute

3,500

10.

Romsey Bandstand and Entertainment Trust

250

11.

Havant Council of Community Service

"one-off" grant of £5,000 and request they approach the Primary Care Trust for a financial contribution

12.

Winchester and District Savers

Nil

13.

Swanwick, Bursledon and Warsash Regatta Committee

Nil

14.

Ringwood and District Community Association

up to 1/3 of the final cost from the Community Buildings Fund within the Recreation and Heritage Capital Programme for 2004/05.

(iii) That no further grants be made to Damerham Sports Field Management Committee, Abbotts Ann Sports Field Management Committee and Bentley Recreation Ground Charity towards their current recreational projects.

(iv) That no grants be made in respect of schedule items 7 and 8 above pending a review of financial assistance being provided to churches from this budget.

    2. Reason(s):

        To promote economic, social or environmental well-being within the community. These grants would support Aims 1 (maximising life opportunities) and 4 (building strong and safe communities) of the Corporate Strategy.

    3. Other options considered and rejected:

    To not award grants.

    4. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision maker or Executive Member 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

    5dR70104