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That the District Council award
through grant funding £23,612 to Voluntary Action
Stratford-on-Avon.

Reasons for the decision

Stratford-on-Avon District
Council has a long-standing commitment to fund Voluntary Action
Stratford-on-Avon.
 
Voluntary Action
Stratford-on-Avon (VASA) is a charity operating within the district
and delivering a range of services including, community transport
with volunteer drivers, wheelchair loans and community activities
& clubs supporting all generations.
 
VASA is a key partner, and
their activities are aligned to the Growing Opportunities Plan
2026-29. The Council has historically supported VASA by making a
small contribution towards its core costs and delivery of the
volunteer drivers service which supports those who cannot access
public transport to attend medical appointments and health &
wellbeing opportunities.
 

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 2024/25 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’.