Archived decisions
Hampshire County Council
Executive Member - Recreation and Heritage Item 6
17 November 2005
Partnership funding for Voluntary Bodies and other Organisations 2005/06 - Sport and Physical Recreation
Report of the Director of Recreation and Heritage
Contact: Julie Amies ext 6029
1. Summary
1.1 This report considers applications for financial assistance for 2005/06 from Hampshire Athletics Association and Hampshire Netball. It recommends the distribution of £10,000.
2. Background
2.1 Voluntary bodies and other organisations are invited to apply for annual partnership funding to assist them with their essential running costs. The support enables them to deliver sports development projects and activities in support of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sports Partnership Strategy and the corporate strategy in the areas of maximising life opportunities (aim 1) and building strong and safe communities (aim 4) .
3. Legal Implications
3.1 The Council has wide powers under Section 19 Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 to provide recreational facilities, and to contribute by way of grant or loans towards expenses incurred by voluntary bodies in providing such facilities.
4. Financial Situation 2005/06
4.1 Partnership funding allocations totalling £163,361 were made on 17 March and 14 July 2005 leaving £19,089 for allocation during the remainder of the financial year. If these applications are approved, £9,089 would remain available for allocation later in the year.
5. Impact Assessment
5.1 Race and equality impact assessment has been considered in the assessment of these applications. No adverse impact has been identified.
Recommendation
That partnership funding totalling £10,000 be distributed from the 2005/06 budget as set out in Appendix 1.
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TITLE LOCATION
Grant applications. Sport, Community & Outdoor Services
Mottisfont Court, Winchester