Decision details

To present an update on third sector funding; Community Chest and Strategic Funding. This will include a progress update on implementing the actions stemming from the last review of funding and recommendations for next steps.

The Corporate Manager - Capital Programme and Assets presented an update on third sector funding; Community Chest and Strategic Funding which included progress on implementing actions from the last review and recommendations for next steps.

Officers agreed to follow up a request for clarity on the Community Chest funding to ensure consistency between the amount stated in the report and that on the Council’s website.  On that basis, the recommendations in the report were supported.

RESOLVED:

(a) That the Committee notes the information provided on third sector funding, along with the progress made in implementing a former review;

(b) That the Committee notes the recommendation of a further review of Strategic Funding to address the issues identified, including those highlighted by the recent Internal Audit, and that further reports are brought back to the Committee as the work progresses to provide updates; and

(c) That the Committee supports a continuation of the Community Chest grant funding scheme, subject to a review to be conducted in 2024/25, to include the terms of reference.