To note the report from the last meeting of the LYM held on Thursday 8 September, and to consider any recommendations for funding arising from that meeting.
Note: Papers to be circulated at the meeting
Two grants to be considered by the LYN on 8 September:
1. The Sound Emporium: Snare Drum Construction Course £2,295
2. Transition City CIC: Sustainable Salisbury Event £1,100
Minutes:
The Community Engagement Manager gave feedback from the last LYN management meeting held on Thursday 8 September, as detailed in the paper circulated at the meeting.
The group met to consider a number of applications and matters arising since its last meeting. The matters arising included:
(a) A suggestion to update the list of positive activities on offer in Salisbury for young people that was compiled a year before. The group agreed that this would be a useful thing to do
(b) that the local youth network should be involved in the 1st December event being organised to look at refreshed data from the Joint Strategic Assessment for Salisbury
(c) The need to recruit some younger members onto the Local Youth Network Management Group
The group’s main points and recommendations arising from discussion of the grant applications included:
1. Snare Drum Construction Course by The Sound Emporium
We noted that this application had been withdrawn
2. Sustainable Salisbury Event by Transition City
We thought this to be a very interesting application, and in particular liked the idea that this would help to raise the profile of sustainability in Salisbury with young people in mind. However, we also felt that as the event was one for all ages, and that it was difficult to quantify just how many 11-19 year olds would be actively and positively engaged, that we could only really justify a recommendation of £600 for the event.
We were very interested to hear of the plans to set up a youth group or team as part of the Transition City CIC, and we welcome further information on this when these plans have been shaped a little more
3. Harnham Junior Football Club
We felt it appropriate to contribute to this application, despite the fact that it would not be open to 11-19 year olds when it first sets up. We note that the applicant intends to open up the membership to over 10 year olds in the future and welcome these plans. We recommend a contribution of £564 from Youth Budget.
4. Diwali Function 15 Oct – Indian Community of Salisbury
Again, the group is very much in support of this application, but felt that as only 40 – 50 11-19 year olds were estimated to attend and benefit from the positive activities offered at this event (out of an overall estimate of 220), the contribution from the Youth Budget should reflect that by recommending £500.
5. Upcycling@Alabare
This was felt to be a very worthwhile project, particularly bearing in mind its emphasis on using the project to help people struggling to engage in society, work and positive activities to build practical skills, social skills and experience with accreditation that could help them secure a more positive future. Again however, the group felt that as the project was not entirely designed to benefit 16-19 year olds but other older age groups also, the recommendation to the board is to grant £2,450 from the Youth Fund.
The Board noted the update and considered the recommendations.
Decision
The Salisbury Area Board approved the recommendations of the LYN Management Group and awarded funding from the LYN budget as detailed below:
1. Sustainable Salisbury Event by Transition City - £600
2. Harnham Junior Football Club - £564
3. Diwali Function 15 Oct – Indian Community of Salisbury - £500
4. Upcycling@Alabare - £2,450