The Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee formally agreed previous recommendations and noted an update on funding awarded to Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations. The meeting, which was confirmed to have been held, saw no public submissions or declarations of interest.

VCS Funding Awarded Under Delegated Authority

The Sub-Committee noted an update on funding awarded to Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations under delegated authority since the last meeting. This included £29,000 in emergency funding to three organisations facing urgent situations due to the loss of council funding. These organisations were Citizens Business, Emic Close Senior Citizens Club, and Bike Works. Additionally, a community benefit rent reduction was awarded to Pollyanna Training Theatre, a drama organisation based in Wapping. This scheme was established by the council to recognise the value of the work carried out by VCS organisations by offering a reduction in rent for their premises. The report detailing these awards was presented by Mark Waterman, Head of Corporate Strategy & Policy. The decision to note the update was made in line with the committee's terms of reference and the council's agreed policy to support VCS activities, as outlined in the VCS Strategy 2020-2024.

Draft Informal Recommendations of the Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee

The Sub-Committee formally agreed the recommendations from the Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee meeting held on 8 November 2023. The reasons for these decisions were detailed in the relevant sections of the draft informal recommendations presented on the agenda.