EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR POLICY AND RESOURCES

11 NOVEMBER 2004

AMBASSADOR MAJORETTES, EASTLEIGH

1 PURPOSES FOR WHICH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS SOUGHT

Ambassador Majorettes in Eastleigh are seeking a grant towards the cost of purchasing costumes and equipment to attend competitions and retaining membership of the National Baton Twirling Association. Total cost: £1,000.

Eastleigh Borough Council awarded the group £100 towards items of equipment. Members' training fees meet the club's general running costs.

2 APPLICATION ADDRESSED TO

Chief Executive

3 AMOUNT OF REQUEST

Not specified

4 PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION GIVEN BY PROGRAMME COMMITTEES AND GRANTS PREVIOUSLY AWARDED

Policy and Resources grants budget:

09.09.94 - £500 - purchase uniforms and generator

16.10.03 - £500 - purchase costumes

5 COMMENTS OF THE LOCAL COUNTY COUNCILLOR

Councillors Davies-Dear and Mrs Holden-Brown support this request.

6 GENERAL COMMENTS

County Youth Officer: The achievements of this group are to be applauded and a grant is supported.

7 RECOMMENDATION

£500

EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR POLICY AND RESOURCES

11 NOVEMBER 2004

WESSEX PENSIONERS CONVENTION

1 PURPOSES FOR WHICH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS SOUGHT

Wessex Pensioners Convention promotes the welfare of all pensioners by campaigning, awareness raising and providing information on relevant matters to its members within Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Isle of Wight.

Members are seeking a grant of £100 to enable them to widen their membership and to reach out to the older ethnic groups within Hampshire.

2 APPLICATION ADDRESSED TO

Chief Executive

3 AMOUNT OF REQUEST

£100

4 PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION GIVEN BY PROGRAMME COMMITTEES AND GRANTS PREVIOUSLY AWARDED

Policy and Resources grants budget:

13.6.02 - £500 - to set up the Hampshire branch

5 COMMENTS OF THE LOCAL COUNTY COUNCILLOR

N/A

6 GENERAL COMMENTS

Director of Social Services: This organisation provides valuable services and a voice for the older people and a grant of £100 is recommended. This department would welcome copies of the group's newsletters.

Director of Human Resources: I welcome this proposal and am particularly interested to note the organisation's aim to contact ethnic minority pensioners. I would advise the group to make contact with this department who will be able to offer them guidance and contacts with community groups.

7 RECOMMENDATION

£100

EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR POLICY AND RESOURCES

11 NOVEMBER 2004

X-PERIENCE YOUTH CENTRE, FAREHAM

1 PURPOSES FOR WHICH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS SOUGHT

X-Perience Youth Centre in Fareham is seeking a grant to purchase much-needed items of equipment for their group.

Further financial details awaited.

2 APPLICATION ADDRESSED TO

Leader and Chairman of the Council

3 AMOUNT OF REQUEST

Not specified

4 PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION GIVEN BY PROGRAMME COMMITTEES AND GRANTS PREVIOUSLY AWARDED

Policy and Resources grants budget:

Nil

5 COMMENTS OF THE LOCAL COUNTY COUNCILLOR

The Chairman of the Council supports this request.

6 GENERAL COMMENTS

County Youth Officer: Developing and supporting "youth worker" projects is a priority for this department and as such this bid could be supported through our Project Development scheme.

7 RECOMMENDATION

Refer to County Youth Service for consideration

EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR POLICY AND RESOURCES

11 NOVEMBER 2004

VENTURERS SEARCH AND RESCUE, HOLBURY

1 PURPOSES FOR WHICH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS SOUGHT

Venturers Search and Rescue in Holbury are a non-commercial RYA teaching establishment providing rescue, sailing, sporting events and training for young people in the area.

They are seeking grant aid towards replacing the roofing material on their building at a cost of £2,900. This organisation has also applied to New Forest District Council and the County Council's Youth Service but funding is already committed for 2005.

2 APPLICATION ADDRESSED TO

Chief Executive

3 AMOUNT OF REQUEST

Not specified

4 PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION GIVEN BY PROGRAMME COMMITTEES AND GRANTS PREVIOUSLY AWARDED

Policy and Resources grants budget:

12.88 - £1,500

18.06.93 - £3,000 - construction of new HQ

17.12.93 - £1,000 - construction of new HQ

10.12.99 - £1,000 - kitchen refurbishment

12.12.01 - £1,000 - insurance and licensing costs

13.03.02 - £100 - RYA Instructor course costs for cadet

Youth Service funding: Annual grant (£750) and several project grants totalling £2,000.

5 COMMENTS OF THE LOCAL COUNTY COUNCILLOR

6 GENERAL COMMENTS

County Youth Officer: This is a sound organisation which has received financial support from the County Council, in the shape of both annual revenue and project development grants from the Youth Service. Whilst this department is unable to assist with this particular request, as it does not meet our grants criteria, a grant of £500 is recommended.

7 RECOMMENDATION

£500

EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR POLICY AND RESOURCES

11 NOVEMBER 2004

ST PETER'S CHURCH, ST MARY BOURNE

1 PURPOSES FOR WHICH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS SOUGHT

Dodie Marsden, a reverend from St Peter's Church in St Mary Bourne, is seeking a grant from the County Council to take eight young people from the village on a visit to Uganda for two weeks in July next year. Total cost of visit is £9,000. This covers flights, accommodation and travel.

The group will learn about the culture with local school children in the area and where they also hope to refurbish part of a school.

The young people are committed to raising one third of the cost as well as the organisers, leaving the final third being requested from the County Council.

2 APPLICATION ADDRESSED TO

Leader of the Council

3 AMOUNT OF REQUEST

£3,000

4 PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION GIVEN BY PROGRAMME COMMITTEES AND GRANTS PREVIOUSLY AWARDED

Policy and Resources grants budget:

Nil

5 COMMENTS OF THE LOCAL COUNTY COUNCILLOR

Councillor J Wall supports this application

6 GENERAL COMMENTS

County Youth Officer: The Youth Service recognises the value for young people in participating in international visits of this kind. This could be supported through this department's Project Development Grant scheme.

7 RECOMMENDATION

Refer to County Youth Service for consideration

EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR POLICY AND RESOURCES

11 NOVEMBER 2004

BE YOUR BEST FOUNDATION

1 PURPOSES FOR WHICH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS SOUGHT

Global Rock Challenge is a drug and crime prevention vehicle in the form of a performing arts competition for secondary schools. The focus is on young people leading healthy lifestyles and being their best without the need for tobacco, alcohol and other drugs.

In 2005, the Foundation plans to stage twenty-four events (four in Southampton in February/March and four in Portsmouth in April). They are also hosting the first ever Junior Global Rock Challenge. The total cost of staging the events is £93,400. Funds of £61,500 have already been confirmed, together with expected ticket sales of £15,000, which leaves a shortfall of £16,900.

Portsmouth and Southampton City Councils have contributed £8,000 and £5,000 respectively to the events. Portsmouth City Council has also awarded £5,000 towards the junior events.

2 APPLICATION ADDRESSED TO

Leader of the Council

3 AMOUNT OF REQUEST

£6,000

4 PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION GIVEN BY PROGRAMME COMMITTEES AND GRANTS PREVIOUSLY AWARDED

Since 2000, this organisation has received the following grants:

8.9.2000 - £5,000 - towards cost of events

13.11.01 - £5,000 - towards cost of events

13.2.03 - £5,000 - towards cost of events

16.10.03 - £5,000 - towards cost of events

5 COMMENTS OF THE LOCAL COUNTY COUNCILLOR

N/A

6 GENERAL COMMENTS

County Youth Officer: The organisation provides exciting opportunities for young people to develop their skills and abilities in high profile and well run events in a supportive environment. It also supports the County objectives of engaging young people to reduce drug misuse and is a vehicle for crime prevention.

7 RECOMMENDATION

£5,000

EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR POLICY AND RESOURCES

11 NOVEMBER 2004

W I COMMUNITY HALL, DIBDEN PURLIEU

1 PURPOSES FOR WHICH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS SOUGHT

The W I Community Hall in Dibden Purlieu has been the sole home for the Womens' Institute until 18 months ago when the responsibilities became too onerous for its Trustees. Back then a decision was taken to "open up" the use of the hall and it was decided to incorporate other organisations including the Dibden Purlieu Community Association and a local guide group.

The building, funded by public subscription, was built in the 1920's and is in need of major modernisation. The group is seeking funds to install disabled facilities in their building at a cost of £3,000.

The group has already received £1,500 from Dibden Allotments Charity. New Forest District Council is unable to contribute as funds are exhausted in the current year.

2 APPLICATION ADDRESSED TO

Chief Executive

3 AMOUNT OF REQUEST

Not specified

4 PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION GIVEN BY PROGRAMME COMMITTEES AND GRANTS PREVIOUSLY AWARDED

Policy and Resources grants budget:

Nil

5 COMMENTS OF THE LOCAL COUNTY COUNCILLOR

Councillor B Dash supports this application.

6 GENERAL COMMENTS

Director of Recreation and Heritage: This department normally considers this type of request. However, the budget for 2004/05 has now been largely spent and it may not be possible to support this application until the next financial year.

7 RECOMMENDATION

Refer to Executive Member for Recreation and Heritage for consideration

EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR POLICY AND RESOURCES

11 NOVEMBER 2004

THRUXTON WAR MEMORIAL HALL, ANDOVER

1 PURPOSES FOR WHICH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS SOUGHT

Thruxton War Memorial Hall in Andover is a Grade II listed Georgian building and dedicated to all that died during the first and second World Wars. Recently the Trustees were awarded a large Heritage Lottery grant enabling them to fully restore the building and it is estimated to be finished by the end of the year, with a grand opening planned for Easter 2005.

The Trustees are seeking a grant from the County Council to help them purchase the necessary kitchen equipment at a cost of £2,300. They have also approached Test Valley District Council to purchase a stage (£10,000) to enable them to provide entertainment for the village.

Fundraising opportunities are limited while their building is closed during the works.

2 APPLICATION ADDRESSED TO

Chief Executive

3 AMOUNT OF REQUEST

Not specified

4 PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION GIVEN BY PROGRAMME COMMITTEES AND GRANTS PREVIOUSLY AWARDED

Policy and Resources grants budget:

Nil

5 COMMENTS OF THE LOCAL COUNTY COUNCILLOR

Councillor P Pierce supports this application.

6 GENERAL COMMENTS

Director of Recreation and Heritage: This organisation can apply to this department for funds towards this project. However, these funds are almost spent and it may not be possible to fund them until next financial year.

7 RECOMMENDATION

Refer to Executive Member for Recreation and Heritage for consideration

EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR POLICY AND RESOURCES

11 NOVEMBER 2004

THE ARMY WELFARE SERVICE, MIDDLE WALLOP

1 PURPOSES FOR WHICH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS SOUGHT

In 2001, the Army Welfare Service in Middle Wallop set up "Project Partnership" with the help of Hampshire County Youth Service, Age Concern, Test Valley Borough Council to provide much needed facilities for the community.

As part of their "Social Inclusion Project", they are seeking a grant to cover a series of six workshops on a variety of subjects including "The Arts", "Sports Skills" and "IT and Graphics". Each workshop will consist of six 3-hour sessions for approximately twenty students. The total cost of the workshops is £10,700, which will include purchasing musical and sports equipment, arts materials and teacher fees. This equipment will be used for future activities.

£2,450 has so far been raised which includes a grant of £250 from the Hampshire Playing Fields Association. Test Valley Borough Council, the County Council's Youth and Sports sections have been approached for grant aid but no monies are available until next financial year.

2 APPLICATION ADDRESSED TO

Chief Executive

3 AMOUNT OF REQUEST

£2,000

4 PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION GIVEN BY PROGRAMME COMMITTEES AND GRANTS PREVIOUSLY AWARDED

Policy and Resources grants budget:

10.04.03 - £1,500 - purchasing computer and arts equipment

Youth Panel: July 2003 - £1,804 - IT and arts equipment

5 COMMENTS OF THE LOCAL COUNTY COUNCILLOR

Councillor M Woodhall supports this application.

6 GENERAL COMMENTS

County Youth Officer: The Army Welfare Service provides opportunities for a wide range of young people in this rural part of the County.

7 RECOMMENDATION

£2,000

EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR POLICY AND RESOURCES

11 NOVEMBER 2004

THE RAINBOW CENTRE FOR CONDUCTIVE EDUCATION

1 PURPOSES FOR WHICH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS SOUGHT

Earlier this year, The Rainbow Centre for Conductive Education in Fareham moved from their premises in Quay Street to Cams Hill School. At a recent meeting, an anticipated budget overspend of £4,000 was highlighted and they are asking the County Council for a contribution towards this amount.

2 APPLICATION ADDRESSED TO

Leader of the Council

3 AMOUNT OF REQUEST

Not specified

4 PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION GIVEN BY PROGRAMME COMMITTEES AND GRANTS PREVIOUSLY AWARDED

Policy and Resources grants budget:

Nil

5 COMMENTS OF THE LOCAL COUNTY COUNCILLOR

Councillor R Ellis supports this application.

6 GENERAL COMMENTS

County Education Officer: This organisation is known to the Education Department and it does appear to serve a need amongst some families who believe in its approach.

7 RECOMMENDATION

Up to £4,000

EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR POLICY AND RESOURCES

11 NOVEMBER 2004

GOSPORT AND DISTRICT SPORTS ASSOCIATION FOR THE DISABLED

1 PURPOSES FOR WHICH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS SOUGHT

For the past twenty-five years Gosport and District Sports Association for the Disabled has been introducing disabled people into the world of sport and leisure.

The Association is seeking a grant towards replacing its caravan which provides low-cost holidays for disabled people at Holburn, Bashley in the New Forest. Other organisations who use the caravan are, Fareham Disabled Sports Club, DISPLAY Club, Multiple Sclerosis Society and Spina Bifida.

Replacement cost: £39,000. Funds raised: £12,600. Grant requests have also been submitted to Gosport and Fareham Borough Councils.

2 APPLICATION ADDRESSED TO

Chief Executive

3 AMOUNT OF REQUEST

Not specified

4 PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION GIVEN BY PROGRAMME COMMITTEES AND GRANTS PREVIOUSLY AWARDED

Since 1995, this organisation has received the following grants:

24.3.95 - £2,000 - purchase equipment

19.2.98 - £3,000 - purchase minibus

18.2.2000 - £5,000 - building repairs

5 COMMENTS OF THE LOCAL COUNTY COUNCILLOR

Councillor M Geddes supports this application.

6 GENERAL COMMENTS

Director of Social Services: I would support their request and recommend that a grant be approved. GADSAD are very active in this area and link into all the local disability groups.

7 RECOMMENDATION

£5,000

EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR POLICY AND RESOURCES

11 NOVEMBER 2004

HAMPSHIRE BOBBY TRUST

1 PURPOSES FOR WHICH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS SOUGHT

The Hampshire Bobby Trust (HBT) was set up in 1998 to provide home security to the elderly and vulnerable whose homes have been broken into. The fundraising committee raised approximately £400,000 in order to finance the HBT scheme for three years. The intention was to prove the need for and the efficiency of the scheme and then go out to statutory authorities to request them to fund HBT in the future. By August of this year, HBT had made 831 visits in Hampshire, costing £71,500.

Six years on from their foundation, HBT's initial working capital has diminished to the extent that they estimate that their funds will be exhausted by early 2006 if they are not replenished. The Trust is, therefore, asking for an annual contribution of £15,000 from this budget. A similar request has also been addressed to the Executive Member for Social Care.

2 APPLICATION ADDRESSED TO

Chief Executive

3 AMOUNT OF REQUEST

An annual grant of £15,000

4 PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION GIVEN BY PROGRAMME COMMITTEES AND GRANTS PREVIOUSLY AWARDED

Policy and Resources grants budget:

22.7.98 - £6,000 - transport costs

A "one-off" grant of £5,000 is being considered by the Executive Member for Social Care on 23 November 2004.

5 COMMENTS OF THE LOCAL COUNTY COUNCILLOR

6 GENERAL COMMENTS

Director of Social Services: As part of the corporate projects a "Contractor in the Community" fund is being established to finance works on homes in the community for older people. HBT would qualify for support from that fund in future years. In the event of such support not being forthcoming then they could make application for funding from the Social Services grants budget, as the Department would not like to see the scheme fold through lack of financial resources.

7 RECOMMENDATION

A one-off contribution of £5,000 and future responsibility to transfer to the Executive Member for Social Care

EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR POLICY AND RESOURCES

11 NOVEMBER 2004

RIDING FOR THE DISABLED - ALDERSHOT BRANCH

1 PURPOSES FOR WHICH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS SOUGHT

The Aldershot branch of Riding for the Disabled is seeking funds for the upkeep of their three ponies, which would normally cost £7,000 p.a. each at a livery. This cost has been reduced, through voluntary efforts, to £4,600.

Two of the ponies were purchased with the help of Rushmoor Borough Council and Hart District Council and the other has been borrowed on indefinite loan.

2 APPLICATION ADDRESSED TO

Leader of the Council

3 AMOUNT OF REQUEST

Not specified

4 PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION GIVEN BY PROGRAMME COMMITTEES AND GRANTS PREVIOUSLY AWARDED

Policy and Resources grants budget:

24.06.94 - £1,000

12.12.2001 - £1,500 - upkeep of horses

5 COMMENTS OF THE LOCAL COUNTY COUNCILLOR

Councillor M Roberts supports this application.

6 GENERAL COMMENTS

Chief Executive: This organisation provides a valuable service for local school children and therefore, a grant is supported.

7 RECOMMENDATION

£4,600

EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR POLICY AND RESOURCES

11 NOVEMBER 2004

WINCHESTER MAGICAL SOCIETY

1 PURPOSES FOR WHICH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS SOUGHT

Winchester Magical Society wants a portable stage to take to various venues in the County where they are performing. This would then give them the opportunity of significantly increasing the amount of shows they put on. Total cost is £1,100 and the Society is asking the County Council to donate 50% of these costs.

The Winchester Magical Society has over 50 members aged from 18 to over 80 years who meet on a monthly basis to perform at various venues including Mountbatten School and Southampton Rotary Club. Charges made to organisations are then used towards the Society's running costs.

2 APPLICATION ADDRESSED TO

Chief Executive

3 AMOUNT OF REQUEST

£550

4 PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION GIVEN BY PROGRAMME COMMITTEES AND GRANTS PREVIOUSLY AWARDED

Policy and Resources grants budget:

23.02.96 - £500 - holding one day conference

22.5.97 - £250 - holding convention

22.10.99 - £250 - magicians convention

5 COMMENTS OF THE LOCAL COUNTY COUNCILLOR

Councillor Mrs Dickens supports this request.

6 GENERAL COMMENTS

Chief Executive: This organisation provides popular entertainment for the local community.

7 RECOMMENDATION

£550

EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR POLICY AND RESOURCES

11 NOVEMBER 2004

HONEYPOT HOUSE, NR BLACKFIELD

1 PURPOSES FOR WHICH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS SOUGHT

Since its launch 1999, Honeypot House near Blackfield has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for severely disadvantaged children aged between five and twelve by offering outings, holidays and respite care.

Honeypot is requesting a contribution towards staging a carol concert at Winchester Cathedral on 1 December (£2,950) and a christmas party at Brockenhurst College (£2,000). A private donation of £205 for the party has already been received.

2 APPLICATION ADDRESSED TO

Chief Executive

3 AMOUNT OF REQUEST

Not specified

4 PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION GIVEN BY PROGRAMME COMMITTEES AND GRANTS PREVIOUSLY AWARDED

Policy and Resources grants budget:

10.9.99 - £2,500 - replacement swimming pool

13.03.02 - £2,000 - purchase of bicycle shed

5 COMMENTS OF THE LOCAL COUNTY COUNCILLOR

6 GENERAL COMMENTS

Director of Social Services: This department purchases holiday packs from Honeypot for its users and therefore a grant would not be appropriate from this department's budgets. However, feedback is very positive and a grant towards these events may be appropriate.

7 RECOMMENDATION

£4,745

EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR POLICY AND RESOURCES

11 NOVEMBER 2004

FAIR OAK SCOUT GROUP

1 PURPOSES FOR WHICH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS SOUGHT

Fair Oak Scout Group is seeking funds to replace the heating system which is in poor condition. Total cost of replacement is £3,000.

The hall is used every day by over 150 beavers, cubs and scouts and is also hired out to a dance school and a local residents association on a regular basis.

2 APPLICATION ADDRESSED TO

Leader of the Council

3 AMOUNT OF REQUEST

Not specified

4 PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION GIVEN BY PROGRAMME COMMITTEES AND GRANTS PREVIOUSLY AWARDED

Policy and Resources grants budget:

Nil

5 COMMENTS OF THE LOCAL COUNTY COUNCILLOR

6 GENERAL COMMENTS

County Youth Officer: The scouts provide opportunities for young people across the County and we see them firmly as our voluntary sector partners. I would recommend a grant is awarded to this Group.

7 RECOMMENDATION

£2,000