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Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Recreation and Heritage Item 7

11 March 2008

Partnership funding for Voluntary Bodies and other Organisations

2008/09 - Sport and Physical Recreation

Report of the Director of Recreation and Heritage

Contact: Sharon Robertson ext: 6954 e-mail: [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1 This report considers 9 applications for financial assistance for 2008/09 from voluntary organisations working in the field of sport and physical recreation. It recommends the distribution of £127,900.

1.2 These organisations are key partners delivering sports development projects and activities in support of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sports Partnership Strategy, the corporate priority, maximising wellbeing and the local area agreement target for adult physical activity.

2. Recommendation

2.1 That partnership funding totalling £127,900 be distributed from the 2008/09 budget as set out in Appendix 1.

3. Background

3.1 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 County Council's corporate priorities.

4. Legal Implications

4.1 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.

5. Financial Situation 2008/09

5.1 The base budget for 2008/09 is £159,300. With 3 year funding agreements for Hampshire Athletics, Hampshire Netball and Rushmoor Royals Swimming Club ending in 2007/08, together with forthcoming reviews of financial support for gymnastics across Hampshire and the level of support provided to the Solent Sea Rescue Organisation it will be possible to support a spread of strategic partner organisations to ensure that voluntary sector involvement in sport continues to thrive and develop.

5.2 The recommendations in Appendix 1 total £127,900 which, if approved, will leave £31,400 available for allocation later in the year.

6. Impact Assessment

6.1 Race and equality impact has been considered in the assessment of these applications and no adverse impact has been identified.

LINK TO CORPORATE STRATEGY

                  Yes No

Hampshire safer and more secure for all

Maximising well-being _

Enhancing our quality of place

Section 100 D - Local Government Act 1972 - Background Documents

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TITLE LOCATION

Grant applications. Sport, Community

      & Outdoor Services

              Mottisfont Court, Winchester