Archived decisions

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Decision Report

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1) Summary of Decision Area

1.1. To agree the sum to be allocated from within the 2009/10 revenue budget to meet requests from community associations for support towards their revenue and project costs in that year.

1.2. To provide details of requests for financial support from partner organisations towards their revenue and project costs and to report on their 2008/09 project activity.

2) Applications considered in this report

3) Recommendations

3.1 That funding totalling £29,700, as listed above, be approved for allocation from the 2009/10 revenue budget.

MAIN REPORT

1) Purpose of the Report

1.1. The purpose of this report is :

i) to provide details of requests for financial support from partner organisations towards their revenue and project costs and to report on their 2008/09 project activity.

2) Background/Contextual Information

2.1. The County Council through its Recreation and Heritage Department, supports community associations that aim to provide the opportunity for local people to participate in recreational, educational, social, cultural and environmental activities within their local communities and to encourage local initiatives by people of all ages.

2.2. There are 104 community associations in Hampshire. In 2008/09 the county council provided project funding to 21 of these organisations. From April 2009 there will only be one organisation remaining that is supported also by the secondment of staff - Leigh Park Community Association.

3) Budget Position

3.1. It is proposed that £170,000 is set aside from the 2009/10 revenue budget to meet requests from community associations to support their revenue and project costs under this scheme. Many of the organisations applying for funding have opted to request funding later in the year, consequently there are only three applications outlined in the appendix to this report. These requests total £29,700.

4) Criteria for Partnership Funding

4.1. By supporting these organisations in their project proposals and working in partnership with them, the Recreation and Heritage Department is able to meet the following outcomes :-

· Increasing participation through the development of activities for older people in order to support their continued well being

· Increasing participation through the development of activities for children and young people that will help them lead positive lives

· Increased participation through the development of physical activity programmes as part of the recommended regime of five 30 minute sessions a week of moderate intensity exercise.

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4.2. The Community Support Service is also supporting the business development of these organisations by :-

· Assisting them with the development of consultation events that enable them to talk to local people about the services they need

· Assisting them to review their activities and develop a three year business plan.

4.3. There is an application summary for each of the organisations that have applied for funding in Appendix 1. An extract from their Public Benefit Statement has also been included.

5) Other considerations

5.1. Legal Implications

The Council has wide powers under Section 19 Local Government ( Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 to provide recreational facilities and to contribute by way of a grant or loan towards the expenses incurred by voluntary bodies in providing such facilities. .

5.2 Impact Assessment.

Organisations applying to this scheme are by their nature defined as accessible to all members of the community. This is embodied within their charitable objects, therefore no groups or organisations should be excluded from any benefit arising from these decisions.

6) Summary Recommendations

a. That funding totalling £29,700, as listed below, be approved for allocation from the Community Support revenue budget for 2009/10.

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CORPORATE OR LEGAL INFORMATION:

Appendix 1

Community Association Alton

Local member Cllr Ludlow

District East Hampshire

Public Benefit Statement

We strive to advance education and provide a facility to promote social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation so improving the social and physical wellbeing of our local community.

The centre acts as a live music venue and home to a Youth club. We run a shopmobility programme and hire rooms to many organisations, clubs and societies. In addition this year we have undertaken to hold fortnightly afternoon discos for adults with learning disabilities have offered Silver Surfer sessions and completed a consultation with young people.

Report on projects undertaken in 2008/09

Projects Planned for 2009/10

· Follow up activities from Young People's consultation

· Reviewing the organisations activities and the development of a three year plan

Involvement in Extended Services

Providing parenting skills courses

Finance £

Income ( excl HCC funding) 265,735

Expenditure 244,570

Grants from

District Council 13,800

Town Council 8,000

Leisure Learning 18,000

Recommendation 6,860

Community Association Headley Down

Local member Cllr James

District East Hampshire

Public Benefit Statement

Headley Down Community Association continues to manage Headley Down community centre for the benefit of all local residents of the Headley parish in particular the Heatherlands estate. It provides a home to Woodlands preschool, Woodlands children's club, Woodlands youth club, Drum Housing surgery, Tree tops children's group and Woodlands adult drop in sessions and activities. The Association also offers a range of back room services to local voluntary groups and private individuals.

Report on projects undertaken in 2008/09

Projects Planned for 2009/10

· Developing half day activities for older people

· Developing a physical activity programme for children

Involvement in Extended Services

By provision of an after school club and holiday club for 4 - 11 year olds with I.T. and internet access to aid homework projects

Tree tops drop in run in conjunction with Tree tops children's centre

Finance £

Income ( excl HCC funding) 116,720

Expenditure 114,566

Grants from

District Council 17,200

Grants other sources 33,090

Recommendation 15,000

Community Association Springwood

Local member Cllr Beagley

District Havant

Public Benefit Statement

The organisation's activities include nursery and child care provision, a lunch club using volunteer support, a Friday club for older users, a Youth club and a number of other recreational activities. The overarching goal of the trustees is to provide a mix of activities which are provided with support from our own volunteers or through outside providers.

Report on projects undertaken in 2008/09

Projects Planned for 2009/10

· Developing a physical activity programme for children

· Developing Wii games/exercise sessions with adult, parents and children

Involvement in Extended Services

Providing room and storage free of charge to the Mill Hill Children's Centre so they can offer a Baby and Toddler group one morning a week at a nominal sum

Breakfast club and Youth club being run in conjunction with extended services.

Finance £

Income ( excl HCC funding) 46,056

Expenditure 52,043

Grants from

Other sources for Breakfast club etc 5,040

Recommendation 7,840