Decision details

Purpose of report: To approve grant funding to voluntary sector organisations for the 3 years 2012-2015. (Some of the grants are over £50k and therefore require Cabinet approval).

Members are asked to approve the grants.

This report was slipped from the November meeting to allow more time for discussion with the voluntary sector. This report was then slipped to the April meeting to await the outcome of the Fairness Commission and to allow the budget to be set by Council through the budget process. The report has now been slipped to the May meeting to allow more time for consultation with the voluntary sector.

RESOLVED:       That Cabinet approve:

·               The outcomes set out in paragraph 9 of the report as the basis for further work on developing the Voluntary Sector Strategy.

·               The outline criteria set out in paragraph 13 of the report, as the basis for developing detailed funding criteria for the combined voluntary sector funding pot.

·               3 year funding agreements for York CVS, York CAB and the Welfare Benefits Unit as set out in paragraph 15 of the report.

REASON:           To strengthen the fabric of the voluntary sector in the city.