Agenda item

It was reported that the North East Area Team have worked closely with local community groups to help them to access the Barnsley CVS Covid Hardship Fund, which represents almost £19k of extra funding for groups.  The fund was set up to support Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations who are struggling financially as they cannot hold events or fund raise due to Covid-19 and to provide Resilience and Recovery Funding for the Third Sector.  All groups applying for funding were asked to consider accessing free membership to Barnsley CVS as this will give them access to a wealth of information and support which will help them become sustainable.  The North East Area Team have supported the following local community groups to access this funding stream:  Grimethorpe Community Farm; Royston Scouts; Love Life UK Outreach; Great Houghton Village Hall Committee and New Options.  Other commissions are currently being considered and members will be updated in due course. 

RESOLVED that members note the report.