Issue - meetings

Consideration has been given to the advice of Capacity Building Fund Advisory Group specifically in respect of:

·         Round 3 applications for capacity building funding

·         Sporting Grants to Individuals

·         The Research Project progress report designed to grow and develop the Gateshead Fund.

RESOLVED -

That the advice of the Capacity Building Fund Advisory Group from the meeting held on 16 February 2017 be endorsed and specifically:

(i)

The recommendations for Round 3 Capacity Building Fund as set out in appendix 2 paragraph 4and appendix 3 of the report.

(ii)

The recommendations for Sporting Grants to Individuals as set out in appendix 2 paragraph 4 of the report.

(iii)

The progress report, timeline and outcomes for the research project designed to grow and develop the Gateshead Fund as set out in appendix 2 paragraph 3 and appendix 4 of the report.

The above decisions have been made for the following reasons:

(A)

To ensure that the Gateshead Fund is used to maximise benefits to local communities and is managed effectively.

(B)

To build capacity and sustainability in voluntary and community organisations in Gateshead.