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That the District Council award
through grant funding £36,666 to Citizens Advice South
Warwickshire for a contribution towards their core
services.
 

Reasons for the decision

Stratford-on-Avon District
Council has a long-standing commitment to fund Citizens Advice
South Warwickshire.
 
Citizens Advice South
Warwickshire is a charity operating within the district and
delivering free confidential and impartial advice on a range of
subjects including housing, benefits, debt, fuel poverty,
education, law & rights and health. Their help is available to
everyone in the community.
 
CASW is a key partner, and
their activities are aligned to the Growing Opportunities Plan
2026-29. The Council has historically supported CASW by
contributing towards its core costs.
 
From CASW’s Q3 report for
25-26 they have supported residents to manage £1,039,807 of
debt, gain £1,177,947 and write off £226,094 of
debt.
 

Alternative options considered

Several factors have been taken
into account and the following has been
considered in reaching this decision:
 

Whether the budget
allows for these grant awards.
Whether the
organisation is appropriately qualified to undertake this
work.
Whether these
organisations delivered this work within the district and
effectively with the 2025/26 award.
Whether this work is
aligned with the Growing Opportunities and Council
Plans.
Whether a need exists
for this activity and spending.

 
The answer to all of these questions is
‘yes’.