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 £110,145 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.	BASICS, Hampshire	5,000 towards rider equipment and training costs
2.	Sophie Handscombe (TROSPACC Early Years Centre), Waterlooville	3,920
3.	The Sustainability Centre, East Meon	7,000 and future costs to be met by the organisation
4.	Bishops Waltham Museum Trust	1,100
5.	The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy, Bransgore	3,680
6.	East Boldre Village Hall Management Committee	Refer to Recreation and Heritage Department for consideration
7.	The Trustees of CLUB, Hampshire	final contribution of 5,000
8.	Neighbourcare, New Milton	one-off 5,000
9.	Hart Young Musician of the Year	500
10.	Horizon Angling Club for the Disabled, Portchester	750

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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