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 £129,695 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 being awarded to voluntary organisations and other bodies as listed below:-

Name of Organisation Decision (£)

1.	British Military Powerboat Trust, Marchwood	up to 6,000 subject to conditions
2.	MENCAP, London	7,500
3.	Gosport Aviation Society	360 and no future requests for revenue costs to be entertained
4.	Liphook Lightshow	400 to reduce parental contributions proportionally
5.	The Trustees of John Hanson Community School, Andover	850
6.	Solent Amateur Astronomers Society, Nr. North Baddesley	1,000
7.	Petersfield Open Air Heated Swimming Pool	1,000 and refer to Hampshire Playing Fields Association for consideration
8.	Friends of the Hurst Community College, Baughurst	5,000
9.	Ramsay Caledonia Pipe Band, Hilsea	1,500
10.	Locks Heath Sports and Social Club	Refer to Hampshire Playing Fields Association for attention

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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