Issue - meetings

This report reviews the Community York Fund, one of the key ways that the Council distributes funding to the voluntary sector.

Resolved:  (i)      That the learning drawn from the first two rounds                       of the fund be noted.

                   (ii)      That the scheme with Your Consortium be                                  continued for a third year.

                   (iii)     That the criteria for the third year as set out in                                      Annex 1 of the Officer’s report be agreed.

                   (iv)    That a consultation with regards to arrangements                      for 2013/16 and beyond and to receive a further                             report in April 2014 be agreed.

Reason:     To ensure effective funding of the voluntary sector’s                contribution to Building Stronger Communities.

The Cabinet Members received a report which reviewed the Community York Fund, which was one of the key ways that the Council distributed funding to the voluntary sector.

In response to queries raised, Officers confirmed that the scoring and assessment criteria for grants was included in the consultation as was the question of whether project funding is the most appropriate method for distribution of the Community York Fund.

The Cabinet Members underlined their wish to continue to support  organisations in the city through the fund, and for them to continue to be more sustainable. They agreed with the criteria, as set out in the annex to the Officer’s report, as they thought it would help organisations focus their provision and would further contribute to the Council’s aspirations for York.

They agreed for the continuation of the scheme with Your Consortium, as they believed it would represent continuity for the voluntary sector in the city.

Resolved:  (i)      That the report be noted.

                   (ii)      That the scheme with Your Consortium be                                  continued for a third year.

                   (iii)     That the criteria as set out in Annex 1 of the                               Officer’s report be agreed.

                   (iv)    That a consultation with regard to arrangements                        for 2015/16 and beyond and to receive a further                             report in April 2014 be agreed.

Reason:              To ensure effective funding of the voluntary                               sector’s contribution to Building Stronger                                Communities.