Agenda item

The Area Council Manager introduced the report and updated members about the North Area Council Stronger Communities Grant application and allocation process, the outcome of the grant panel meeting and the projects approved for funding, highlighting  the performance management and monitoring arrangements for the five successful projects, which are:

·         YMCA Youthwork

·         DIAL Barnsley – hOurbank

·         Ad Astra – Taking Young People Seriously

·         Woolley Colliery Miners Welfare Scheme – Tractor Project

·         Royal Voluntary Service – Barnsley North Looking Out for Older People

Members were made aware that this year’s grant funding was overprescribed, leading to greater scrutiny of the applications in accordance with the scoring criteria.  A total of seven applications were received at a value of £124,697 against a total funding allocation of £80,000.

RESOLVED that

(i)            Members note the NAC Stronger Communities Grant update.

(ii)          Members note the projects that have been approved for funding.

(iii)         Members agree the performance and monitoring arrangements for the successful projects.