Issue - decisions

Retrospective approval of initial grant of £28,049.50 and grant extension of £23,471.24 to Citizens Advice York to fund posts to continue the work and development of Our City Hub

This decision reflects the original grant for the period 1st July 2024 to 31st December for an additional 7 months, from January 1, 2025, to July 31, 2025. The delay is due to the original decision not being recorded in error, and in determining the appropriate mechanism for granting this extension. The original grant payment was subject to an appropriate grant agreement, and this will be the case going forward.

The expenditure approval for 25/26 year is here:
https://democracy.york.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=7343

and previously here:

https://democracy.york.gov.uk/documents/s166037/Homes%20for%20Ukraine%20Budget%20Executive%2016%20March%20Final%20LW.pdf


The grant, funded by the government’s Homes for Ukraine initiative, enables Citizens Advice York (CAY) to cover training, administrative costs, and salaries. This was previously provided by Explore York. The need for this service has not diminished throughout the period of funding.

This extension will also allow for a comprehensive evaluation of the Our City Hub project and facilitate the development of sustainable funding solutions to ensure the project’s continuity. Additionally, it will help establish long-term strategies to guarantee that migrants receive appropriate support from the most suitable service providers.