Contact: Louise Pickford - Ext: 7355; e-mail: [email protected]

1 Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That a grant of £150 be awarded to Ms Cat Tippett of Littleton towards her participation in the International Guide Camp "Skogsroj 05" in Sweden this summer.

2 Reason(s):

Cat has been selected to attend the International Guide Camp "Skogsroj 05" in Sweden where she will join up with 4,500 guides from 24 different countries around the world taking part in various activities including climbing, canoeing and sailing in the forests of the Gullmars nature reserve. Each guide is expected to raise £650 towards their costs and Cat has so far managed £350 through her own efforts. Making the grant supports Corporate Aim 1, supporting Cat to enable her to maximise her life opportunities through this experience.

3 Other options considered and rejected

Not to award a grant.

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

5dR10104