Purpose

Agreement of model and funding
outline for the VCS Grants Programme 2027-31

Content

Agreed
the model for the Voluntary, Community and Faith
Sector (VCFS) support programme 2027-2031.
 
Agreed
the continued annual allocation of £3.655
million for the VCFS support programme 2027-2031, to be included
within the formulation of the proposed Council budget.
 
Agreed, in principle, for the process
to be developed for awarding VCFS grants on the basis of the
revised criteria as outlined below, with the final process being
agreed with the Leader of the Council and lead Cabinet
member.
         
 
Agreed
the delegation of authority to the Director of
Health and Adults Services to oversee the assessment and award
process of the VCFS grants 2027-2031programme.