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 £177,890 after allocating for the grants approved at the last decision day, a returned grant, 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 being awarded to voluntary organisations as listed below:-

Name of Organisation Decision (£)

1.	Ambassador Majorettes, Eastleigh	500
2.	Wessex Pensioners Convention	100
3.	X-Perience Youth Centre, Fareham	refer to County Youth Service for consideration
4.	Venturers Search and Rescue, Holbury	500
5.	St Peter's Church, St Mary Bourne	refer to County Youth Service for consideration
6.	Be Your Best Foundation	5,000
7.	W. I. Community Hall, Dibden Purlieu	refer to Executive Member for Recreation and Heritage for consideration
8.	Thruxton War Memorial Hall, Andover	refer to Executive Member for Recreation and Heritage for consideration
9.	The Army Welfare Service, Middle Wallop	2,000
10.	The Rainbow Centre for Conductive Education, Fareham	up to 4,000
11.	Gosport and District Sports Association for the Disabled	5,000
12.	Hampshire Bobby Trust	"one-off" sum of 5,000 and future responsibility to transfer to Executive Member for Social Care
13.	Riding for the Disabled - Aldershot branch	4,600
14.	Winchester Magical Society	550
15.	Honeypot House, nr Blackfield	4,745
16.	Fair Oak Scout Group, Eastleigh	2,000

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:

Not to award grants to the above organisations.

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

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