Archived decisions

Annual Revenue

Reference: ARG147 Panel Date: 17 March 2005

Organisation: The Source Youth Project.

Name and Address of Applicant

Mrs Val End, 74 Manor Road, Farnborough, Hants. GU14 7HL.

Telephone: 01252 541657

PURPOSE: Amount Requested: £5,000

The grant will go towards the running costs of the Source project. This includes the Source café, the anger management courses and the mentoring scheme. The grant will support premises costs, salaries, management and administration and recruitment and support of volunteers.

MEMBERSHIP:

      Under 13 13-19 Over Nightly Attendance Adult Volunteers

        0 250 25 87

          Nights Open Subscriptions: £0.00

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Auditors' report for year ending December2003 have been received and indicate the project is financially sound.

                  Income: Expenditure:

                  Grants £109,240 Management & administration £8,298

                  Lettings £1,000 Salaries and on-costs £104,112

                  Fundraising £1,000 Premises costs £19,700

                  Sales (Café) £2,500 Café £2,500

                  Donations £25,400 Programme costs £7,530

      Total £139,140 Total £142,140

CYO RECOMMENDATION:

The Source provides a valuable service to young people in Aldershot, its activities support the Aldershot Regeneration Partnership as well as the Crime and Disorder Strategy. The Source delivers a high quality service and has earned the trust and respect of other agencies and organisations operating in the area. It also plays a major role in supporting the implementation of multi-agent initiatives for young people.

I support this application and recommend a grant of £3,000.

RECOMMENDATION: £3,000

Additional

This application has the support of the Senior Youth Worker, Rushmoor.

Annual Revenue

Reference: ARG148 Panel Date: 17 March 2005

Organisation: Havant Youth Sail Training Scheme.

Name and Address of Applicant

Mr Martin, Northcott, 1 Meadow Close, Hayling Island, Hants PO11 OPW.

Telephone: 023 9246 4556

PURPOSE: Amount Requested: £9,000

The grant will be used to provide a full programme of sailing activities for both individuals and groups of young people from Hampshire. It will cover the costs of deep water moorings, maintenance and storage of boats and safety craft. It will also support the volunteer instructors.

MEMBERSHIP:

      Under 13 13-19 Over Nightly Attendance Adult Volunteers

        0 48 3 0 12

          Nights Open 0 Subscriptions: £0.00

    FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

    Receipts and payment accounts for the period ending December 2003 have been received.

    These indicate that the organisation is financially sound.

                  Income: Expenditure:

                  Fees £1,580 Fees and Charges

                      (Moorings, Royal Yachting A, £4,560

    Harbour, licenses)

                  Fund Raising donations £1,024 Running costs (insurance, £785

    electricity, rates,)

Funds carried forward £4,900 Maintenance £1,000

                Volunteer support £5,000

      Total £7,504 Total £11,345

CYO RECOMMENDATION:

Havant Youth Sailing Training Scheme is an approved Royal Yachting Association teaching organisation, providing affordable introduction and progression opportunities for young people in the south of Hampshire. The focus is on the gaining of accredited awards and some of the members have become instructors themselves. Alongside the sailing aspect, members are encouraged to complete their Duke Of Edinburgh's Award.

RECOMMENDATION: £5,600

Additional

This application is supported by the Youth Officer, Accreditation.

Annual Revenue

Reference: ARG149 Panel Date: 17 March 2005

Organisation: Hawley UB40 Young People's Project.

Name and Address of Applicant

Ms Sarah Targett, CAB, Royal Oak Close, Yateley, Hants GU46 7UD.

Telephone: 01252 879800

                      PURPOSE: Amount Requested: £5,000

UB40 provide information, advice, assistance and support to 16- 25 year olds who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. The organisation is looking to expand its services for those 16-19 yrs, who are without parental support or positive peer support by supporting them to find and maintain accommodation and access employment, education or training.

MEMBERSHIP:

      Under 13 13-19 Over Nightly Attendance Adult Volunteers

        0 34 75 0 0

          Nights Open 0 Subscriptions: £0.00

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Balance sheet for the period ending March 2004, show the organisation to be financially sound.

                  Income: Expenditure:

                  Grants & Donations

                  (Hampshire County Council,

Surrey Heath Borough Council, St £31,880 Salaries and on-costs £26,365

Peter's church)

                Office expenses (postage, £3,083

    stationery, etc)

                Running costs (insurance, rent, etc.) £4,897

                Rent advancement & emergency £1,909

    accommodation

      Total £31,880 Total £36,254

CYO RECOMMENDATION:

The work of UB40 is well respected in the area and complements the work of the youth service through close working relationships. The issue of the 'hidden homeless' is prevalent in Hart and currently the youth service engages with a high number of local homeless teenagers, without the support of UB40, the needs of these young people would be unmet.

I recommend a grant of £4,000.

RECOMMENDATION: £4,000

Additional

The application has the full support of the Senior Youth Worker, Hart.

Annual Revenue

Reference: ARG150 Panel Date: 17 March 2005

Organisation: Eastleigh Millennium Volunteers project.

Name and Address of Applicant

Ms Donna Saville, 16 Romsey Road, Romsey, Hants, SO50 9AL

Telephone: 023 8090 2466.

PURPOSE: Amount Requested: £3,880

The grant will be used to support the running of SLAMS, a youth led project. Young volunteers are supported to develop personal and social development opportunities for 15 young people with learning difficulties. The group meets fortnightly and provides a wide range of activities that broaden horizons, develop confidence and skills as well as social activity and fun.

MEMBERSHIP:

      Under 13 13-19 Over Nightly Attendance Adult Volunteers

        0 15 0 15 15

          Nights Open 0 Subscriptions: £0.00

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Financial statements were received for the period ending March 2004. These indicate the organisation is financially sound.

                  Income: Expenditure:

                  Subscriptions £1,175 Staff costs £2,369

                  Grant from Millennium Volunteers £1,904 Volunteer expenses (training & travel) £400

                  Volunteer fundraising efforts. £700 Core costs (rent, stationery, £1,530

    phones, etc)

                Youth Club costs including summer £3,360

    activity programme.

      Total £3,779 Total £7,659

CYO RECOMMENDATION:

This project provides dual outcomes for young people in Eastleigh, both the volunteers and those attending SLAMS gain a great deal from participating in the project. The projects supports youth service accreditation targets as well as meeting the needs of a disadvantaged group.

I recommend a grant of £3,880.

RECOMMENDATION: £3,880

Additional

The application has the full support of the Senior Youth Worker, Eastleigh.

Annual Revenue

Reference: ARG151 Panel Date: 17 March 2005

Organisation: Bishop's Green Youth Project.

Name and Address of Applicant

Mr Ian Green, 2B Essex Street, Newbury, Berks, RG14 6QN.

Telephone: 07939 807418

PURPOSE: Amount Requested: £9,000

The grant will be used towards salary costs for a youth worker , whose role will be to engage young people in the regeneration of Bishop's Green.

MEMBERSHIP:

      Under 13 13-19 Over Nightly Attendance Adult Volunteers

        568 1702 0 17 12

          Nights Open 4 Subscriptions: £0.00

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Receipts and payments accounts have been received for the period ending March 2004.

These indicate that the organisation is financially sound.

                  Income: Expenditure:

                  Basingstoke & Dean Borough Council Salary costs (including on-costs, £28,784

Project Team Core £18,000 travel, training)

                  Other Basingstoke & Dean Borough Council Grants £2,200 Project running costs (insurance, £1,396

    stationery, fees)

                  Grant making trusts £12,000 Hire premises / Minibus costs £5,334

                  Young people's contribution £3,400 Volunteer costs £1,486

    (expenses, Criminal Record Bureau training)

                Programme costs (resources, £7,565

    residential, Youth Achievement Award)

      Total £35,600 Total £44,565

CYO RECOMMENDATION:

The quality of youth work provision made by this organisation in Bishop's Green and surrounding area has been of a consistently high standard. The project has worked extensively with young people at risk of involvement in crime, social exclusion and various degrees of deprivation. This project is a valued as a resource that compliments youth service work in the Basingstoke district.

I recommend a grant of £8,700.

RECOMMENDATION: £8,700

Additional

This application has the support of the Senior Youth Worker, Basingstoke.

Annual Revenue

Reference: ARG152 Panel Date: 17 March 2005

Organisation: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Youth Options.

Name and Address of Applicant

Ms Becky Pollard, St Thomas Centre, Southgate Street, Winchester, Hants, SO23 9EF

Telephone: 01962 866556

PURPOSE: Amount Requested: £25,000

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Youth Options deliver a range of services that support the delivery of quality youth work across Hampshire. This includes both direct delivery, such as issue based workshops and project support for groups through the quality assurance programme.

MEMBERSHIP:

      Under 13 13-19 Over Nightly Attendance Adult Volunteers

        5400 11500 4300 0 48

          Nights Open 0 Subscriptions: £0.00

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Financial statements for the period ending March 2004 have been received. These indicate that the organisation is financially sound.

                  Income: Expenditure:

                  Local Authority Grants- Havant Borough Council £32,000 Staffing (including salaries, travel, £389,605

    training)

                  Fund raising (including interest) £47,622 Running costs (admin, stationery, £32,584

    printing)

                  Donations £23,768 Other costs (direct training and £201,421

    education, depreciation).

                  Memberships/fees. £117,266

      Total £220,656 Total £623,610

CYO RECOMMENDATION:

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Youth Option's strength is the diversity of opportunities developed for young people. It offers activities and projects across the county in a wide range of venues. These activities include training and education, inclusion programmes, residential experiences, issue based work and citizenship programmes.

I recommend a grant of £12,000 to support the delivery of youth

RECOMMENDATION: £12,000

Additional

The Board of Trustees of the Hampshire Council for Voluntary Youth Service support this application.

Annual Revenue

Reference: ARG153 Panel Date: 17 March 2005

Organisation: Portsmouth Diocesan Board of Education.

Name and Address of Applicant

Revd Canon David Isaac, Cathedral House, St Thomas's Street, Portsmouth, Hants PO1 2HA.

Telephone: 023 9282 2053

PURPOSE: Amount Requested: £4,500

To support local parish youth groups with developing and maintaining good practice in recruitment, training and support of those working with young people. To provide, in collaboration with others, learning opportunities including large events and international programmes. To ensure robust and rigorous practice in implementing criminal record bureau procedures.

MEMBERSHIP:

      Under 13 13-19 Over Nightly Attendance Adult Volunteers

        800 2000 300 0 0

          Nights Open 0 Subscriptions: £0.00

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Financial statements for the period ending December 2003 have been received. These indicate the organisation is financially sound.

                  Income: Expenditure:

                  Training programme £1,500 Staffing (including training and £64,490

    expenses)

                  From funds. £67,840 Training programme £4,500

                Administration £4,300

                Printing & stationery. £550

      Total £69,340 Total £73,840

CYO RECOMMENDATION:

The Portsmouth Diocesan Board of Education Youth Department plays a vital role in providing support for youth work delivery. Of particular note, their work to improve child protection and staff development has resulted in high quality opportunities for young people.

I recommend a grant of £2,000 to further develop young people in leadership roles.

RECOMMENDATION: £2,000

Additional

The Board of Trustees of the Hampshire Council for Voluntary Youth Service support this application.

Annual Revenue

Reference: ARG154 Panel Date: 17 March 2005

Organisation: Girlguiding Hampshire North.

Name and Address of Applicant

Ms Sarah Hill, 37 Cranmore Lane, Aldershot, Hants, GU11 3AJ.

Telephone: 01252 312547

PURPOSE: Amount Requested: £3,000

The grant will be used to support the set-up and initial running costs of a junior council.

This will give young people a voice in the development of Guiding.

MEMBERSHIP:

      Under 13 13-19 Over Nightly Attendance Adult Volunteers

        1160 196 76 0 0

          Nights Open 0 Subscriptions: £0.00

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Statement of financial activities has been received. This indicates that the organisation is financially sound.

                  Income: Expenditure:

                  Membership income £15,000 Staffing £1,300

                  Event income £1,000 Training £1,500

                  Fund raising (including interest & donations). £2,100 Premises £6,113

                Running costs £5,000

                Other cots (including £4000 grants £7,000

    to members)

      Total £18,100 Total £20,913

CYO RECOMMENDATION:

Girlguiding Hampshire North offers girls and young women exciting and challenging opportunities for personal and social development. They have worked hard to support and enable a group of young women to set up a junior council. The council is self-managed and enables young women to engage in the decision-making process that will shape the organisation.

I recommend a grant of £3,000

RECOMMENDATION: £3,000

Additional

The Board of Trustees of the Hampshire Council for Voluntary Youth Service support this application.

Annual Revenue

Reference: ARG155 Panel Date: 17 March 2005

Organisation: Hampshire County Scout Council.

Name and Address of Applicant

Mr Mike Barker, 5 Crowders Green, Colden Common, Winchester, Hants, SO21 1TZ.

Telephone: 01962 712559

PURPOSE: Amount Requested: £6,250

To contribute towards the costs of a number of initiatives including; training new leaders in

the 18 - 19 age range, improving retention in the age range 13- 19, to support participation in Duke of Edinburgh's Award & Queen's Scout Award and to the costs of County Advisors.

MEMBERSHIP:

      Under 13 13-19 Over Nightly Attendance Adult Volunteers

        2214 2033 50 0 1595

          Nights Open 0 Subscriptions: £0.00

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Statement of financial activities received, indicating the organisation is financially sound.

                  Income: Expenditure:

                  Memberships £69,000 Staffing £93,000

                  Donations and grants £18,500 Training £30,000

                  Interest on investments £11,500 Running costs including premises £53,000

                  Others (including Ferny Crofts & events £339,750 Other (including Ferny Crofts, £262,000

and grants). events and grants).

      Total £438,750 Total £438,000

CYO RECOMMENDATION:

Hampshire Scouting has a five year development plan which sets out its aim to be a leading example of youth centered activity and opportunity. The plan includes involvement of young people in decision-making at all levels, ensuring that activities are fully co-educational and promote social inclusion.

I recommend a grant of £4,000.

RECOMMENDATION: £4,000

Additional

The Board of Trustees of the Hampshire Council for Voluntary Youth Service support this application.

Annual Revenue

Reference: ARG156 Panel Date: 17 March 2005

Organisation: The Girls' Brigade - Solent District.

Name and Address of Applicant

Mrs Hilary J Nicholl,s Peacehaven, Ashling Gardens, Denmead, Waterlooville, Hants, PO7 6PR.

Telephone: 023 9264 1815

PURPOSE: Amount Requested: £300

The grant will be used to support a number of improvement initiatives, including administrative and quality monitoring as well as supporting the continued development of direct delivery of programmes.

MEMBERSHIP:

      Under 13 13-19 Over Nightly Attendance Adult Volunteers

        39 135 8 0 32

          Nights Open 0 Subscriptions: £0.00

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Balance sheet received indicates that the organisation is financially sound.

                  Income: Expenditure:

                  Grants (Hampshire Council Training £350

for Voluntary Youth Service) £250

                  Memberships £320 Premises £900

                  Trust / Charity £918 Running costs £1,400

                  Funds / fund raising. £6,650 Capital Fees to HQ. £5,800

      Total £8,138 Total £8,450

CYO RECOMMENDATION:

Girls Brigade Solent offers girls and young women a four-sided programme of activities; spiritual, physical, educational and service. For young women aged 14plus there is a residential leadership training which supports young women to take on a mentoring role within their companies and opportunities both locally and nationally to participate in youth forums.

I recommend a grant of £300.

RECOMMENDATION: £300

Additional

The Board of Trustees of the Hampshire Council for Voluntary Youth Service support this application.

Annual Revenue

Reference: ARG157 Panel Date: 17 March 2005

Organisation: Hampshire Federation of Young Farmers Clubs.

Name and Address of Applicant

Mr Luke Andrews, 2 Crabwood Cottages, Sarum Road, Winchester, Hants, SO22 5QS.

Telephone: 07795 076321

PURPOSE: Amount Requested: £24,000

The grant will be used to continue the funding and maintenance of the County Organiser's post for the support and development of the Federation.

MEMBERSHIP:

      Under 13 13-19 Over Nightly Attendance Adult Volunteers

        880 2817 1021 0 224

          Nights Open 0 Subscriptions: £0.00

    FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

    Income and expenditure accounts received for the period ending October 2004. These indicate that the organisation is financially sound.

                  Income: Expenditure:

                  Connexions grant £3,000 Staffing £18,500

                  Sponsorship £2,000 Training £500

                  Grants, donations and fund raising £4,700 Premises £1,300

                  Memberships £4,000 Running costs £5,250

                  Other ( including Supporters Club) £1,700 Others (including courses& £12,500

    competitions, insurance, fees)

      Total £15,400 Total £38,050

CYO RECOMMENDATION:

The Hampshire Federation of Young Farmers Clubs is a unique organisation that is run by its members; 226 young people aged 10-26 from across the county. Hampshire has received a national award for the biggest increase in its membership over the past two years.

I recommend a grant of £15,000.

RECOMMENDATION: £15,000

Additional

The Board of Trustees of the Hampshire Council for Voluntary Youth Service support this application.

Annual Revenue

Reference: ARG158 Panel Date: 17 March 2005

Organisation: Girlguiding Hampshire East.

Name and Address of Applicant

Ms Jacqui Dixon, 2 Tulip Gardens, Locks Heath, Southampton, Hants, SO31 6GB.

Telephone: 01489 885748

PURPOSE: Amount Requested: £2,000

The grant will be used to support events, training and activity resources for guides and senior section members in the 13-19 age range, in particular Baden Powell Challenge weekends. Participation in arts and outdoor events, expenses for leaders and county administration.

MEMBERSHIP:

      Under 13 13-19 Over Nightly Attendance Adult Volunteers

        739 528 3 0 221

          Nights Open 0 Subscriptions: £0.00

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Statement of financial activities for the period ending June 2004 received shows the organisation to be financially sound.

                  Income: Expenditure:

                  Subscriptions Fees £23,050 Staffing (including training & £7,775

    expenses)

                  Programme income including County day £2,810 Administration £3,030

                  Newsletter / directory £1,700 Premises £6,600

                  Grants (Portsmouth Council of Community Services, Programme costs including £11,640

                  SW Region) £1,100 leadership training.

                  Fund raising. £1,500 Other ( including events and grants). £3,450

      Total £30,160 Total £32,495

CYO RECOMMENDATION:

Girlguiding Hampshire East offers girls and young women exciting and challenging opportunities for personal and social development. In order to diversify its membership and increase the number of girls and young women who can access its activities, Girlguiding Hampshire East has set up targeted services in an area of social deprivation. This proactive stance is to be welcomed.

I recommend a grant of £2000

RECOMMENDATION: £2,000

Additional

The Board of Trustees of the Hampshire Council for Voluntary Youth Service support this application.

Annual Revenue

Reference: ARG159 Panel Date: 17 March 2005

Organisation: Youth Clubs Hampshire & Isle of Wight.

Name and Address of Applicant

Mr Andy Upson, St Thomas Centre, 20 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hants, SO23 9EF.

Telephone: 01962 852307

PURPOSE: Amount Requested: £25,000

The grant will be used to support the objectives of Youth Clubs Hampshire and Isle of Wight's five year plan, specifically to those elements which address quality, capacity building, issue based work and recognition of young people's learning.

MEMBERSHIP:

      Under 13 13-19 Over Nightly Attendance Adult Volunteers

        3118 10494 2543 0 11

          Nights Open 0 Subscriptions: £0.00

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Financial statements for the period ending March 2004 have been received. These indicate the organisation is financially sound.

                  Income: Expenditure:

                  Membership £4,000 Staffing (including training and travel) £128,165

                  Trust / charity £12,500 Premises £950

                  Fund raising, donations, interest £97,100 Running costs £11,940

                  Other (College, sales) £1,600 Other (programme) £12,450

      Total £115,200 Total £153,505

CYO RECOMMENDATION:

Youth Clubs Hampshire and Isle of Wight works with 120 member organisations across the county and are committed to ensuring young people receive the best possible service. A programme of activities is delivered both at a local level and at a county level, bringing groups together to engage in a wide range of activities. All of these activities have a common goal; the personal and social development of young people. Youth Clubs Hampshire and Isle of Wight works in partnership with a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies and offer a high level of expertise and knowledge.

I recommend a grant of £20,000.

RECOMMENDATION: £20,000

Additional

The Board of Trustees of the Hampshire Council for Voluntary Youth Service support this application.

Annual Revenue

Reference: ARG160 Panel Date: 17 March 2005

Organisation: Winchester Detached Youth Work Project.

Name and Address of Applicant

Ms Jackie Porter, The Down House, Main Road, Itchen Abbas, Winchester, Hants, SO21 1AX.

Telephone: 01962 791054

PURPOSE: Amount Requested: £3,000

The grant will be used to support the running costs of the organisation, including administration, partnership work, research and consultation.

MEMBERSHIP:

      Under 13 13-19 Over Nightly Attendance Adult Volunteers

        161 1068 8 0 0

          Nights Open 0 Subscriptions: £0.00

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Financial statements for year ending March 2004 have been received. These indicate this organisation is financially sound.

                  Income: Expenditure:

                  Grants ( Winchester City Council,

Project Development Grant, Connexions) £24,500 Staffing costs including recruitment £24,200

    & training

                  Trust / charity £5,000 Premises £4,800

                  Winchester Dance Nights. £3,000 Running costs £2,000

                Others (programme). £4,900

      Total £32,500 Total £35,900

CYO RECOMMENDATION:

Winchester Detached Youth Work Project works closely with the District youth work team. This productive partnership has meant that young people in the Weeke and Harestock areas of the city have had the opportunity to engage in challenging and creative opportunities. Winchester Detached Youth Work Project delivers a good quality service and I recommend support of this application to the sum of £2000.

RECOMMENDATION: £2,000

Additional

This application is supported by the Senior Youth Worker, Winchester.

Annual Revenue

Reference: ARG161 Panel Date: 17 March 2005

Organisation: 14-25 Winchester Youth Counselling.

Name and Address of Applicant

Ms Jill Guppy, Jubilee House, 1-3 Swan Lane, Winchester, Hants, SO23 7AA.

Telephone: 01962 820444

PURPOSE: Amount Requested: £5,000

The grant will be used to support running costs, including premises, and administration.

It will also be used towards the provision of training for counselling on issues affecting young people, e.g. drug taking, working with young people with special needs.

MEMBERSHIP:

      Under 13 13-19 Over Nightly Attendance Adult Volunteers

        0 65 38 0 6

          Nights Open 0 Subscriptions: £0.00

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Financial statements for the period ending March 2004 have been received. These indicate that the organisation is financially sound.

                  Income: Expenditure:

                  Grants (Winchester City Council, Staffing including training & travel £53,000

Project Development Grant, Drug Action Team,

Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service) £23,555 Premises £8,000

                  Community Fund £41,051 Running costs £2,100

                  Fund raising, interest & donations. £910 Other (Clinical supervision & consultancy). £6,244

      Total £65,516 Total £69,344

CYO RECOMMENDATION:

14-25 Winchester Youth Counselling provides the only free, short-term counselling for young people in the Winchester district. It provides a high quality service that is in high demand. The organisation is in its infancy and despite some teething problems has provided a consistent service for vulnerable young people. Their is a co-operation agreement in place between this organisation and the district for the provision of a number of counselling sessions.

I recommend a grant of £4,600 be awarded.

RECOMMENDATION: £4,600

Additional

This application is supported by the Senior Youth Worker, Winchester.

Annual Revenue

Reference: ARG163 Panel Date: 17 March 2005

Organisation: RKDIA, Drum Housing Association.

Name and Address of Applicant

Mr Chris Adams Office at Knighton Corner, Portsmouth Road, Horndean, Hants, PO8 9NN.

Telephone: 023 9259 5158

PURPOSE: Amount Requested: £6,000

The grant will be used to support the provision of a central base for youth services operating

in the parishes of Horndean, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle.

MEMBERSHIP:

      Under 13 13-19 Over Nightly Attendance Adult Volunteers

        365 2651 29 0 7

          Nights Open 0 Subscriptions: £0.00

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Financial statements for the period ending March 2004 have been received. These indicate that the organisation is financially sound.

                  Income: Expenditure:

                  Café - sales & services £51,960 Staffing including expenses £83,179

                  Room hire £14,690 Running costs including premises. £37,200

                  Fees and grants

(Lottery, East Hampshire District Council and others) £40,854

      Total £107,504 Total £120,379

CYO RECOMMENDATION:

This project has become a model of good practice. It works closely with a number of partners, including the Youth Service and the district council to deliver high quality opportunities to young people in the south of the district.

I recommend a grant of £5000.

RECOMMENDATION: £5,000

Additional

This application is supported by the Senior Youth Worker, East Hampshire.

Annual Revenue

Reference: ARG164 Panel Date: 17 March 2005

Organisation: The Forest Bus.

Name and Address of Applicant

Ms Jane Peacock, Forest Bus House, Marchwood Industrial Park, Normandy Way, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4PB

Telephone: 02380 663866

PURPOSE: Amount Requested: £5,000

The grant will be used to enable the project to provide youth work with young people in areas of rural and urban isolation.

MEMBERSHIP:

      Under 13 13-19 Over Nightly Attendance Adult Volunteers

        3400 5094 90 0 5

          Nights Open 0 Subscriptions: £0.00

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Financial statements for the period ending March 2004 have been received. These indicate the organisation is financially sound.

                  Income: Expenditure:

                  Grants (Hampshire County Council Social Services,

                  New Forest Primary Care Trust, and others £228,162 Staffing, training and travel £188,323

    applied for)

                  New Forest District Council £12,500 Premises £18,000

                  Interest £1,000 Running costs £18,000

                  Invoiced work. £35,000 Vehicle running costs £28,500

                Other ( equipment, hire, insurance ). £21,900

      Total £276,662 Total £274,723

CYO RECOMMENDATION:

The Forest Bus undertakes a considerable amount of work in the New Forest with children, young people and families. It promotes opportunities in hard-to-reach communities where there is a high level of social exclusion. It is well respected by partnership agencies as well as the users.

I recommend a grant of £5,000.

RECOMMENDATION: £5,000

Additional

This application has the support of the Senior Youth Worker, New Forest.

Annual Revenue

Reference: ARG165 Panel Date: 17 March 2005

Organisation: The Girls' Brigade - Hampshire West District.

Name and Address of Applicant

Mrs R B Doswell, 40 Hammonds Lane, Totton, Southampton, Hants, SO40 3LG.

Telephone: 023 8087 2648

PURPOSE: Amount Requested: £900

The grant will be used to support all six companies in the district. It will be used towards the purchase of equipment and resources as well as supporting individuals to achieve educational badges.

MEMBERSHIP:

      Under 13 13-19 Over Nightly Attendance Adult Volunteers

        58 27 8 0 12

          Nights Open 0 Subscriptions: £0.00

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Receipts and payments account for the period ending February 2004 received indicate that this organisation is financially sound.

                  Income: Expenditure:

                  Grant Staff training £350

(Hampshire Council for Voluntary Youth Service) £250 Premises £200

                  Membership fees £198 Running costs £425

                  Sale of badges £118 Others. £100

                  Interest £82

                  Other. £114

      Total £762 Total £1,075

CYO RECOMMENDATION:

The Girls Brigade, Hampshire West (GBHW) offers girls and young women a four-sided programme of activities; spiritual, physical, educational and service. All the activities are tailored to meet the needs of the individual. Girls Brigade Hampshire West also run 2 co-educational bands, a mixed youth group and a girls-only majorette troupe. It relies on the support of adult volunteers, currently twenty six officers and twelve volunteers support the organisation.

I recommend a grant of £300.

RECOMMENDATION: £300

Additional

The Board of Trustees of the Hampshire Council for Voluntary Youth Service support this application.

Annual Revenue

Reference: ARG166 Panel Date: 17 March 2005

Organisation: Emmaus projects.

Name and Address of Applicant

Ms Lisa McSweeney, 63 Victoria Road, Aldershot, Hants, GU11 1SJ.

Telephone: 01252 327317

PURPOSE: Amount Requested: £5,000

The grant will be used to fund staffing at the Daylight project. The Daylight project is client centered and client led, the aim is to empower homeless young people to achieve independence.

MEMBERSHIP:

      Under 13 13-19 Over Nightly Attendance Adult Volunteers

        0 148 102 0 0

          Nights Open 0 Subscriptions: £0.00

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Financial statements for the period ending March 2004 received indicate that the organisation is financially sound.

                  Income: Expenditure:

                  Donations, legacy and other similar £106,625 Fund raising costs £37,024

                  Grants, housing benefit and rental income £849,150 Project costs including £706,780

    accommodation

                  Investment income £10,962 Management and administration £93,432

      Total £966,737 Total £837,236

CYO RECOMMENDATION:

The Emmaus Projects have been actively meeting the needs of homeless young people for many years. Their structure, strategy and programmes have all been carefully developed over time to meet the changing needs of their client group. The organisation is well organised and very well respected by partner organisations and agencies.

I recommend a grant of £5000 to be used for the Daylight Project.

RECOMMENDATION: £5,000

Additional

This application has the full support of the Senior Youth Worker, Rushmoor.

Annual Revenue

Reference: ARG167 Panel Date: 17 March 2005

Organisation: Off the Record.

Name and Address of Applicant

Mr Jon Stemp, Threeways, 138 Purbrook Way, Leigh Park, Havant, Po9 3SU.

Telephone: 023 9278 5999

PURPOSE: Amount Requested: £5,000

The grant will be used towards the on-going costs of delivering a free counselling, information and support service to young people in Leigh Park, Havant.

MEMBERSHIP:

      Under 13 13-19 Over Nightly Attendance Adult Volunteers

        153 1465 417 0 25

          Nights Open 0 Subscriptions: £0.00

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Financial statements for the period ending March 2004 received.

                  Income: Expenditure:

                  Grants £77,428 Staffing, including training & travel £171,034

                  Charity funds £81,854 Premises £3,032

                  Interest £2,000 Running costs £27,215

                  Fund raising. £1,000 Supervision £18,189

                Asset replacement / major building £24,600

    Works.

      Total £162,282 Total £244,070

CYO RECOMMENDATION:

Off The Record provides youth counselling, information and support for Havant and the Southern part of East Hampshire.

I fully endorse the work of the agency with young people and therefore recommend a grant of £5000.

RECOMMENDATION: £5,000