Minutes:
Under Part 2, the Board received a presentation on the grant applications which had be received and discussed.
The Board discussed each application individually. The reasons for the decisions are set out below:
17th Welwyn Garden City Rangers
The Board agreed to grant the application £500, , subject to Cabinet agreement, to support their work with young people
Crusaders Skate Hockey Club
The Board decided against funding this application as it was felt it was difficult to justify in comparison to some of the other applications seeking grant allocations.
First Garden Cities Home
The Board decided against funding this application as a number of other applications were offering a similar service and the organisation had already received council funds recently.
First People Housing CIC
The Board agreed to not fund this application as it was non-compliment due to no contact information.
Forever Young People
The Board decided against funding this application as the council had recently funded the organisation and the fund request was considered as for “business as usual” activities.
H’Aarts in Mind
The Board agreed they would fund the application £2,000, subject to Cabinet agreement, to continue the well-being work done for participates of all ages in the borough.
It was noted that the organisations would need to get written confirmation from the Galleria that they could continue to use the space.
Hatfield Food Bank
The Board agreed they would fund the application £5,000, subject to Cabinet agreement, as the Council regular refers residents to the organisation and the funds would support their on going heating and food costs.
Herts Disability Sports Foundation
It was noted that the organisation had previous grant money that was unspent due to conditions not yet met, or the project failing to start.
I Picture This
The Board agreed to not fund this application as it was felt the application was a significant amount of money to benefit a small number of people. A large amount of money was requested for staffing costs.
Ludwick Family Centre
The Board agreed to not fund this application as the application would require changes to the agreed lease which would cost the organisation money to apply.
It was discussed that in future bids all organisations should be required to include quotes for works wanting to be carried out.
One YMCA
It was noted that the organisation had previous grant money that was unspent due to conditions not yet met, or the project failing to start. It was felt that the application was high cost for a six week programme.
Panshanger F.C
The Board agreed to not fund this application as it was non-compliment as the current management had expired and the project was out of scope.
Pets in Need Herts
The Board agreed to not fund this application as it was non-compliment due to the funding request being for items outside of the scope.
Red Kite Rape & Sexual Assault Services
The Board agreed they would fund the application £7,500, subject to Cabinet agreement, as the impact the project would have on the individuals would be significant/life changing.
Resolve
The Board agreed they would fund the application £15,000, subject to Cabinet agreement, as the organisation provides a significant service to residents in the borough in need.
Sowing Seeds Family Hub
The Board agreed they would fund the application £3,500, subject to Cabinet agreement, as the project was intergenerational it would benefit a wide range of people.
Sporting Aid CIC
The Board agreed they would fund the application £3,500, subject to Cabinet agreement, as the project was free and open to young people from low income families.
Sporting Inspirations CIC
The Board agreed they would fund the application £6,000, subject to Cabinet agreement, as the project would support a vulnerable group who are often housed in hotels with no space of their own and socially excluded.
Together in WGC
The Board agreed to not fund this application as the application was for planning permission to create a temporary trade space out of a telephone box.
WH Community & Voluntary Services (WHCVS)
The Board agreed they would fund the application £10,000, subject to Cabinet agreement, to support the car scheme run by the organisation as the Board felt this was beneficial to the community.
Welwyn Rugby Football Club
The Board agreed to not fund this application as funding was for the resurfacing of a car park.
Women’s Refuge & Support Services
The Board agreed they would fund the application £20,000, subject to Cabinet agreement, as this would fund the post for a Resettlement and Outreach worker to support the resettlement of women leaving the refuge.
Following discussions, the Board agreed to recommend to Cabinet the following amounts for the Annual Grants Board to the following organisations:
· 17th WGC Rangers - £500
· H'arts in Mind - £2,000
· Hatfield Food Bank - £5,000
· Red Kite - £7,500
· Resolve - £15,000
· Sowing Seeds - £3,500
· Sporting aid CIC - £3,500
· Sporting inspirations CIC - £6,000
· WHCVS - £10,000
· Women’s Refuge -£20,000