Decision details

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet agrees:

1.    The overall allocation of grants to Voluntary Sector of up to £1,941,150 for the provision of core grant funding for the 2019/20 financial year with specific awards as set out in the schedule - Appendix A.

2.    The overall allocation of grants to Voluntary Sector of up to £169,700 for the provision of dining centres grant funding for three years : 2019/20 to 2021/22 with specific awards as set out in the paper and in Appendix C. That total grants for the three year period amount to £509,100.   

3.    Grants totalling £46,675 to organisations to enable the provision of transport as set out in Appendix D.

4.    The Council’s contribution of £228,447 to the London Councils’ Grants scheme for 2019/20.

Reasons for decision

Cabinet welcomed the important role of the local voluntary sector that supports a wide variety of activities for residents in Hillingdon. Cabinet agreed to continue its well-established financial commitment to this sector during 2019/20.

After carefully considering the merits of the individual grant applications received, Cabinet agreed grant funding for a variety of local groups which sought to maximise the benefits from the Council’s investment to encourage voluntary activity that supports Hillingdon residents, reduces demand on Council services and provide value for money.   

Cabinet agreed the provision of specific dining centre grants and transport grants which would directly fund and benefit priority groups of residents. Additionally, Cabinet welcomed the transfer of previous grant funding for Domestic Violence into the mainstream service budgets, along with additional investment provided for this important cause.

Alternative options considered and rejected

Cabinet could have made changes to the proposed level of grants.

Officers to action:

Kevin Byrne – Residents Services

Classification: Public

The report and any background papers relating to this decision by the Cabinet are available to view on the Council's website or by visiting the Civic Centre, Uxbridge.