Minutes:
The Area Council Manager introduced this item, updating Members about the North Area Council Stronger Communities Grant application and allocation process and the outcome of the grant panel meeting and the projects approved for funding. The performance management and monitoring arrangements for successful projects were also outlined. It was reported that a total of 6 applications were received before the deadline totalling £55,772.06. 5 applications were agreed for funding: North West Church – Re-Connect: Building Resilience and new confidence with older people; Ad Astra – 5 Star Well Being: Gender Based; Reds in the Community – Transition with the Reds; Age UK Barnsley – Covid Recovery North Area , Butterflies Dementia Support and Activities Group - Barugh Green Social Club Weekly Tea Dance.
RESOLVED that:
(i) Members note the NAC Stronger Communities Grant update and the projects that have been approved for funding,
(ii) Members agree the performance and monitoring arrangements, and
(iii) Panel members be thanked for their work on the panel