Contact: Jane Goodwin 8 252 8823, [email protected] /Colin Poynter 8 200 6246 [email protected]

1 Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That funding of £10,000 per annum for three years be approved in principle and subject to further review to support specific projects associated with the work of the Youth Interfaith Forum and the Adults Faith and Communities Network.

2 Reason

By supporting specific projects that the Youth Interfaith Forum and the Faith and Communities Network identify (see appendix 1) this decision supports Aims 1, 4 & 5 of the Corporate Strategy namely Maximising Life Opportunities, Building Strong and Safe Communities and Improving Services

3 Other Options considered and rejected:

Not to provide financial support to the projects.

4 Conflicts of Interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive Member consulted - N/A

5 Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - N/A

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

Approved by: Date: 6 April 2006

Councillor T. K Thornber