Purpose

To ensure compliance with grant conditions and
to support those accommodated in Bristol pending resolution of
their Asylum Claims.

Content

Bristol City Council has received a series of
5 grants from the Home Office to support it to fulfil its statutory
duties and to support full asylum dispersal. Just under 50% of the
sum of those grants has not been spent. The decision taken is to
spend the remaining funding in two phases. In phase 1, mid March
2024 to end September 2024 Voluntary Sector partners will continue
to receive grants. We will also use part of the funding to support
BCC staffing costs and to fund immigration advice. During phase 1
we will review needs of Asylum Seekers to ensure phase 2 (October
2024 to end May 2025), spending is aligned with developing
need.