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This report outlines progress towards the production of a Voluntary Sector Strategy for the City of York. The report summarises developments so far and details forthcoming consultation events leading to the development of the final strategy.

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.

Consideration was given to a report which outlined progress towards the production of a Voluntary Sector Strategy for the City of York. Recommendations around the future funding criteria and management arrangements for the merged Voluntary Sector funding pots within the CANS directorate were also set out.

As part of the consultation process the Cabinet Member had attended an open meeting with voluntary sector representatives in March. Feedback from the consultation event had indicated that the production of a Citywide Voluntary Sector strategy should help to inform the agenda of key strategy partnerships. Details of the proposed outcomes were set out at paragraph 9 of the report.

Further consultation would be undertaken to secure city wide agreement on a Strategy and 3 Year Action Plan by September 2012.

The Cabinet Member confirmed that the proposals would provide desirable, measurable outcomes which supported the Council Plan.

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. ^1.

·               3 year funding agreements for York CVS, York CAB and the Welfare Benefits Unit as set out in paragraph 15 of the report. ^2.

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