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Hampshire County Council AMENDED DECISION SHEET

Executive Member - Policy and Resources Item 1

21 September 2005

Financial Assistance to Voluntary Organisations and Other Bodies

Report of the Chief Executive

    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 2005/06 is £132,420 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. Be Your Best Foundation

4,000

2. Fareham Hockey Club

5,000

3. 1st Winchester Scout Group

1,750

4. Basingstoke Neighbourcare

4,160

5. Wecock Green Gym, Cowplain

800

6. Andover Shopmobility

final grant of 5,000

7. Hampshire Development Education Centre, Winchester

"one-off" grant of 4,000

8. 3rd Hayling Scout Group

5,000

9. Hythe United Reform Church

Nil

10. R J Mitchell Memorial Museum, Solent Sky Museum

5,000

11. Girl Guiding, Hayling Island

3,000

12. The Friends of Andover Museum

1,000

13. North Hampshire Jubilee Choir, Odiham

1,000

14. Bishop's Waltham in Bloom

final grant of 250

15. Southampton Centre for Independent Living

1,000

16. St Mary's Church, Twyford

1,000

17. Romsey Agricultural & Horse Show Society

3,500

18. St Peter's Church, Plaitford

"one-off" grant of 3,000

    2. Reason(s):

    To promote economic, social or environmental well-being within the community. These grants, if awarded, would support Aims 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 of the Corporate Strategy (Maximising life opportunities, Stewardship of the environment, Achieving economic prosperity, Building strong and safe communities, improving services) 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

    5dR70104