Archived decisions

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Executive Decision Record

Decision Maker:

Executive Member - Policy and Resources

Date of Decision:

10 December 2009

Decision Title:

Grants to Voluntary and Community Organisations

Decision Reference:

1042

Report From:

Chief Executive

Contact name:

Louise Pickford

Tel:

01962 847355

Email:

[email protected]

1. The decision:

    That the following one-off sums are awarded to those voluntary and community organisations detailed below:

    1. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service Past Members Association - £3,000

    2. St Nicholas Church, Brockenhurst - £5,000

    3. New Forest Disability Information Service - £5,000

    4. Be Your Best Foundation (Global Rock Challenge) - £5,000

    5. Sway Tennis Club - Defer until outcome of other funding applications are known

    6. The Source Young People's Charity, Aldershot - £50,000 subject to condition (see para. 2 below)

2. Reason(s) for the decision:

2.1. The awarding of these grants would support County Council's corporate Priorities of making Hampshire safer and secure for all, maximising well-being and enhancing our quality of place for residents.

2.2. In relation to Item 1 above, following receipt of revised information from the organisation, the grant was reduced to £3,000.

2.3. In relation to Item 6 above, it was agreed that the monies be awarded subject to the Director of Children's Services visiting the Charity regarding its current funding arrangements and its future sustainability.

3. Other options considered and rejected:

3.1. Not to award grants

3.2. Award grants at a reduced level.

4. Conflicts of interest:

4.1. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker:

    None

4.2. Conflicts of interest declared by other Executive Members consulted:

    None

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee: None.

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent: Not applicable.

7. Statement from the Decision Maker:

Approved by:

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Date:

10 December 2009

Executive Member for Policy and Resources

Councillor T K Thornber, CBE