Appendix 2

EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR POLICY AND RESOURCES

16 MAY 2008

THE HAMPSHIRE BOBBY TRUST

1 PURPOSES FOR WHICH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS SOUGHT

The Hampshire Bobby Trust was launched in 1998 to provide home security and peace of mind for the elderly and vulnerable who have been victims of burglary. From its base in Gosport, the Trust operates a free service to re-secure homes throughout Hampshire.

Grant aid is being sought towards the salaries of two fitters and a coordinator costing £64,000, replacement stock (door locks, smoke alarms, etc) and other expenses totalling £7,100.

2 APPLICATION ADDRESSED TO

Leader of the Council

3 AMOUNT OF REQUEST

£5,000

4 PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION GIVEN BY OTHER EXECUTIVE MEMBERS AND GRANTS PREVIOUSLY AWARDED

Policy and Resources grants budget:

22.7.98 - £6,000 - transport costs

26.10.98 - £15,000 - purchase community vans

11.11.04 - £5,000 - contribution towards costs

Adult Services: £5,000 in 2005/06.

5 COMMENTS OF LOCAL MEMBER

Countywide request.

6 GENERAL COMMENTS

Chief Executive: Grants are not normally awarded towards an organisation's running costs and it therefore may be more appropriate to consider a one-off contribution towards replacing the equipment used.

7 RECOMMENDATION

£5,000

EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR POLICY AND RESOURCES

16 MAY 2008

PORTSMOUTH CATHEDRAL DEVELOPMENT TRUST

1 PURPOSES FOR WHICH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS SOUGHT

In 2006, a grant of £150,000 was awarded by the County Council to develop musical and educational facilities within Portsmouth Cathedral. These monies were used to create a school room in the North Cloister.

This room is now complete and the Trust is seeking further grant aid of £2,690 to install IT equipment so that presentations can be given to visiting groups of children on the work and history of the Cathedral.

Funding has not been sought from any other organisations.

2 APPLICATION ADDRESSED TO

Leader of the Council

3 AMOUNT OF REQUEST

£2,690

4 PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION GIVEN BY OTHER EXECUTIVE MEMBERS AND GRANTS PREVIOUSLY AWARDED

Policy and Resources grants budget:

The County Council has awarded various grants over the years towards the restoration of this building.

25.01.06 - £150,000 - developing music and educational facilities

5 COMMENTS OF LOCAL MEMBER

N/A

6 GENERAL COMMENTS

Director of Children's Services: Some Hampshire pupils visit the Cathedral and therefore a grant may be appropriate. It is suggested the Trust also approaches the two City Councils and Isle of Wight Council for a contribution.

Head of Museums and Archives: The new school facilities would benefit Hampshire school children. A contribution is recommended.

7 RECOMMENDATION

£2,500 and suggest the Trust approaches the two City Councils and Isle of Wight Council for a contribution.