Agenda and decisions

Grants and Concessions Panel - Wednesday 31 January 2024 9.30 am

Venue: Committee Rooms, East Pallant House. View directions

Contact: Democratic Services Email: democraticservices@chichester.gov.uk

Items
No.	Item
1.	Apologies for Absence Any apologies for absence will be declared.
2.	Approval of the Minutes PDF 97 KB To approve as a correct record the minutes of the Grants and Concessions Panel meeting held on Wednesday 11 October 2023.
3.	Matters Arising from the Minutes Any matters arising as a result of the previous minutes.
4.	Declarations of Interest Members and officers are reminded to make any declarations of disclosable pecuniary, personal and/or prejudicial interests they may have in respect of matters on the agenda for this meeting.
5.	Grant Applications Financial Summary View the reasons why item 5. is restricted To note the financial information, fast track grants approved since the last meeting and any grants nearing the three year cut off.
7.	Grant Application - Economy Project 1 View the reasons why item 7. is restricted Decision: RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITIES AND WELLBEING IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS PANEL Applicant: Bespoke Living Construction Ltd Declarations of Interest: No interests declared. Purpose: To design and build a new office and showroom to showcase modern and sustainable building techniques and technologies. Sum Requested: £12,000.00 Sum Approved: £12,000.00 Reasons: To support existing small and medium-sized enterprises to implement 'growth' projects which require relocation and expansion into larger premises in the district. Grant conditions: Subject to a funding agreement. Alternative options considered and rejected: The Panel considers whether or not to support every application so will always consider not granting an application.
8.	Grant Application - Economy Project 2 View the reasons why item 8. is restricted Decision: RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITIES AND WELLBEING IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS PANEL Applicant: Studio44 Reformer Pilates Ltd Declarations of Interest: No interests declared. Purpose: A start-up business that wishes to open a new studio on Crane St and offer a new and fast-growing form of Pilates called Reformer Pilates. Sum Requested: £5,000.00 Sum Approved: £5,000.00 Reasons: To support viable start-up small and medium-sized enterprises’ occupation of long-term vacant commercial premises. Grant conditions: Subject to a funding agreement. Alternative options considered and rejected: The Panel considers whether or not to support every application so will always consider not granting an application.
6.	Grant Application - Targeted Project 1 View the reasons why item 6. is restricted Decision: RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITIES AND WELLBEING IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS PANEL Applicant: Arts Dream Selsey Declarations of Interest: No interests declared. Purpose: Creating a sculpture trail of 2D and 3D willow sculptures in a woodland area of a community garden ‘The Hidden Garden’ located in Selsey Sum Requested: £4,500.00 Sum Approved: £4,500.00 Reasons: To support the need for public and communal outdoor spaces. Grant conditions: Subject to a funding agreement. Alternative options considered and rejected: The Panel considers whether or not to support every application so will always consider not granting an application.
9.	Grant Application - Targeted Project 2 View the reasons why item 9. is restricted Decision: RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITIES AND WELLBEING IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS PANEL Applicant: Chichester District Foodbank (CDF) Declarations of Interest: No interests declared. Purpose: Developing the Foodbank service for residents north of the Downs Sum Requested: £15,000.00 Sum Approved: £15,000.00 Reasons: To enable CDF to offer additional support to families and individuals who may be in need due to the cost of living crisis. Grant conditions: Subject to a funding agreement. Alternative options considered and rejected: The Panel considers whether or not to support every application so will always consider not granting an application.
10.	Grant Application - Targeted Project 3 View the reasons why item 10. is restricted Decision: RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITIES AND WELLBEING IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS PANEL Applicant: Selsey Community Forum – ‘Robins’ Declarations of Interest: No interests declared. Purpose: The establishing and running costs of “Robins” a new project under the Selsey Community Forum ‘umbrella’ with the objective to prevent people being lonely at the end of their lives. Sum Requested: £7,000.00 Sum Approved: £5,000.00 Reasons: To support the development of a quality service offering befriending support to people lonely at the end of life. Grant conditions: Subject to a funding agreement. Offer to emphasise Panel’s concern to ensure highest possible regard for safeguarding. Alternative options considered and rejected: The Panel considers whether or not to support every application so will always consider not granting an application.
11.	Grant Application - Targeted Project 4 View the reasons why item 11. is restricted Decision: RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITIES AND WELLBEING IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS PANEL Applicant: Dementia Support – Sensory Memory Garden Declarations of Interest: No interests declared. Purpose: The creation of a small new sensory/memory garden at ‘Sage House’ Sum Requested: £2,390.79 Sum Approved: £2,400.00 Reasons: To provide access to a positive outdoor space to benefit people using the centre and those visiting. Grant conditions: Subject to a funding agreement. Alternative options considered and rejected: The Panel considers whether or not to support every application so will always consider not granting an application.
12.	Grant Application - Targeted Project 5 View the reasons why item 12. is restricted Decision: RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITIES AND WELLBEING IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS PANEL Applicant: UK Harvest – Community Food Hubs (CFHs) in Chichester District Declarations of Interest: No interests declared. Purpose: To support the operation of the local food hubs across the District during the year ahead. Sum Requested: £5,000.00 Sum Approved: £5,000.00 Reasons: To help with, and support, the positive impact of this food distribution charity in the district. Grant conditions: To support the continuation of the local food distribution in the district. Alternative options considered and rejected: The Panel considers whether or not to support every application so will always consider not granting an application.
13.	Grant Application - Targeted Project 6 View the reasons why item 13. is restricted Decision: RESOLVED BY THE CABINET MEMBER FOR COMMUNITIES AND WELLBEING IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GRANTS AND CONCESSIONS PANEL Applicant: The Young People’s Shop (YPS) – YPS Volunteer Programme Declarations of Interest: No interests declared. Purpose: To support and develop the local group’s volunteer workforce over the next year. Sum Requested: £5,467.00 Sum Approved: £5,467.00 Reasons: To enable the continuation of free and confidential support for young people who may suffer with their mental health. Grant conditions: Subject to a funding agreement. Alternative options considered and rejected: The Panel considers whether or not to support every application so will always consider not granting an application.
14.	Grant Application - Targeted Project 7 View the reasons why item 14. is restricted Decision: This item was withdrawn from the agenda.
15.	Core Funded Reports 2023 View the declarations of interest for item 15. View the reasons why item 15. is restricted Recurring funding agreements with voluntary and community organisations 2022/23 – Monitoring Report
16.	Grants and Concessions Working Group View the reasons why item 16. is restricted Update from the Grants and Concession Working Group tasked with looking at the programme for 2024/25 (meeting Tuesday, 23/01/2024).
17.	Next Meeting To note the date of the next meeting as Wednesday 27 March 2024 at 9.30am in East Pallant House Committee Room 2.