Contact: Anne Odling Ext: 7216 email: [email protected]

1 Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the proposals for the support of voluntary organisations in 2006-07, totalling £30,505, which are outlined in Appendix 1 of the report, be approved.

1.2 The applications in this report have been managed in accordance with the principles of the One Compact for Hampshire. 2.5% inflation is recommended in line with the County Council's budget for inflation.

2 Reason

This decision supports Aims 1 and 4 of the Corporate Strategy, Maximising life opportunities and Building strong and safe communities by supporting voluntary organisations that deliver services to children and their families.

This decision supports the Children Act 2004 and the five outcomes of "Every Child Matters" : Be Healthy, Stay Safe, Enjoy and Achieve, Make a Positive Contribution, Achieve Economic Well-Being.

3 Other Options considered and rejected:

Not applicable.

4 Conflicts of Interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive Member consulted

None.

5 Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee -

None.

6 Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent -

Not applicable.

Approved by: Date:

Councillor Felicity Hindson

Executive Member for Children's Services