Decision details

The Chairman invited Miss Williams to present her report to the Panel. Members were then provided with an update on the performance of the four ‘core funded’ voluntary organisations.

Miss Williams explained that all four organisations were within their agreed contract periods and the report was to update the Panel on how they had performed against their priorities over the last year. Miss Williams explained that due to the pandemic they had changed the way in which the organisations reported back to the council and created a questionnaire. The questionnaire allowed the organisations to provide a more detailed insight into how they had responded to the pandemic.

Miss Williams provided the Panel with a detailed update on each of the four organisations. For all organisations Miss Williams stressed that the manner in which each had responded to the pandemic was very positive, they had all adapted in their own way to ensure that they could continue to deliver their services and meet demand.

Miss Williams responded to member’s questions and comments following her update.

Recurring Funding Agreements with the Voluntary Sector 

Arun and Chichester Citizens Advice (ACCA): 

RECOMMENDED TO THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES: That the performance of ACCA under their joint contract during 2020/21 and the positive way that ACCA has adapted to continue operating during the pandemic be noted. 

Voluntary Action Arun and Chichester (VAAC): 

RECOMMENDED TO THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES: That the performance of VAAC in discharging their Funding Agreement targets for 2020/21 and the way VAAC has adapted to continue operating during the pandemic be noted. 

Shopmobility (Chichester) – a service provided by Community First Wessex (CF): 

RECOMMENDED TO THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES:  That the performance of Shopmobility (Chichester) in discharging their Funding Agreement for 2020/21 and the positive approach taken during the pandemic be noted. 

Stonepillow (St Richard of Chichester Christian Care Association Ltd): Mrs Apel declared a personal interest as a trustee of Stonepillow and moved to the waiting room whilst the item was discussed. 

RECOMMENDED TO THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES: That the performance of Stonepillow in discharging the Funding Agreement targets 2020/21, and the positive way that they had adapted to continue service delivery during the pandemic be noted.