Agenda item

To note the remaining budgets and to consider any applications for funding, as detailed in the attached report and summarised below:

 

Area Board Initiatives:

 

 

ABG1680 – Marlborough Health and Wellbeing Group requesting £500 towards Health and Wellbeing Group Networking and Engagement Event 2024.

 

Community Area Grants:

 

ABG1557 – Greatwood Charity requesting £3,000 towards a horsebox.

 

ABG1700 – Aldbourne War Memorial Hall Trustees requesting £3,000 towards re-roofing.

 

 

 

Older & Vulnerable Grants:

 

ABG1703 – Rethink Mental Illness Wiltshire Mental Health Inclusion Service requesting £500 towards Marlborough Happy Café.

 

ABG1617 – Monday Club requesting £480

 

ABG1618 - Marlborough Town Council requesting £1,500 towards Marlborough Community Support Forum

 

Young People Grants:

 

ABG1494 - Manton Fest Requesting £2,000 towards a family and community fundraising event 2024

 

ABG1726 – Marlborough Area Youth Forum requesting £3,000 towards Friday Night Youth Club

 

 

The Area Board noted the budgets remaining for allocation at the meeting and heard from representatives in attendance who gave a brief overview of their project followed by any questions by the Area Board.

 

 

Area Board Initiative

 

Marlborough Health and Wellbeing Group Requesting £500 Towards Health and Wellbeing Group Networking and Engagement Event 2024

 

On the proposal of the Vice-Chairman, seconded by Cllr Jerry Kunkler, it was resolved to make the:

 

Decision

To award Marlborough Health and Wellbeing Group £500 towards Health and Wellbeing Group Networking and Engagement Event 2024.

 

Reason: The application met Older and Vulnerable People’s Grant criteria for 2023/24.

 

 

Community Area Grants

 

The Chairman noted that there was insufficient funding remaining in the Community Area Grant budget to award both the capital grants in full as it would be overspent by £999.95. To ensure that no group was disadvantaged, she invited both of the groups applying for Community Area Grant funding to introduce their applications before the Area Board voted.

 

The Area Board also went on to consider, and vote on, the applications for Older and Vulnerable People’s Grants and Young People’s Grants, before returning to consider the two applications for Community Area Grant Funding.

 

Following the consideration of the other grants it was noted that there was £756 remaining in the Youth Grant budget and £920 in the Older and Vulnerable People’s budget. After hearing details from both of the applicants for Community Area Grant Funding, it was confirmed that these applications would meet the criteria for the other forms of funding, given that they would be used to help people of a variety of ages in the community.

 

The Area Board had imposed a guide of a maximum of £3,000 per application to allow them to manage the budget throughout the year. However, as there was funding still available at the end of the financial year it was possible for them to award a higher amount. It was noted that match funding in excess of £3,000 was available for both projects applying for Community Area Grant Funding. There was £6,676.05 of funding remaining following the approval of all of the Older and Vulnerable People’s and Young People’s grants.

 

Greatwood Charity Requesting £3,000 Towards a Horsebox

 

Sasha Thorbek spoke in favour of the application, explaining that it would help them to extend their outreach and provide transport. She confirmed that the horsebox would enable them to support activities for older and vulnerable adults. They also supported people between the ages of five and 25 with special educational needs.

 

On the proposal of the Chairman, seconded by the Vice-Chairman, it was resolved to make the:

 

Decision

To award Greatwood Charity £3,338 towards a horsebox.

 

Reason: The application met Community Area, Young People’s and Older and Vulnerable People’s Grant criteria for 2023/24. Although the Area Board had a guide limiting applications to £3,000 per application, as there was funding remaining at the end of the financial year, the Area Board were able to award more than the requested amount. Match funding for the amount awarded could be provided.

 

Aldbourne War Memorial Hall Trustees Requesting £3,000 Towards Re-Roofing

 

Alan Phizacklea spoke in favour of the application, explaining that the hall supported a number of community groups including the WI and Luncheon Club that supported older and vulnerable adults. The hall was also used by a junior band that participated in Manton Festival.

 

On the proposal of the Chairman, seconded by the Vice-Chairman, it was resolved to make the:

 

Decision

To award Aldbourne War Memorial Hall Trustees £3,338 towards re-roofing.

 

Reason: The application met Community Area, Young People’s and Older and Vulnerable People’s Grant criteria for 2023/24. Although the Area Board had a guide limiting applications to £3,000 per application, as there was funding remaining at the end of the financial year, the Area Board were able to award more than the requested amount. Match funding for the amount awarded could be provided.

 

Older and Vulnerable People’s Grants

 

Rethink Mental Illness Wiltshire Mental Health Inclusion Service Requesting £500 Towards Marlborough Happy Café

 

It was reported that a representative of the project had attended Marlborough Health and Wellbeing Group to speak about their application. It was noted that some people were deterred from attending due to the costs of refreshments and this would make the meetings more accessible.

 

On the proposal of the Vice-Chairman, seconded by the Chairman, it was resolved to make the:

 

Decision

To award Rethink Mental Illness Wiltshire Mental Health Inclusion Service £500 towards Marlborough Happy Café.

 

Reason: The application met Older and Vulnerable People’s Grant funding criteria for 2023/24.

 

Monday Club Requesting £480

 

Carla Oshaughnessy spoke in support of the application explain that the club had 25 members and provided an opportunity for adults with learning difficulties to socialise. Support workers would also come and would participate in activities such as singing and pool. The money would help go towards rent.

 

On the proposal of the Cllr Kunkler, seconded by the Vice-Chairman, it was resolved to make the:

 

Decision

To award the Monday Club £480 towards rent.

 

Reason: The application met Older and Vulnerable People’s Grant funding criteria for 2023/24.

 

Marlborough Town Council Requesting £1,500 Towards Marlborough Community Support Forum

 

Richard Spencer-Willams, Clerk at Marlborough Town Council, explained that the forum was a networking event enabling the coordination of support services. The grant would go towards administrative support.

 

On the proposal of the Chairman, seconded by Cllr Kunkler, it was resolved to make the:

 

Decision

To award Marlborough Town Council £1,500 towards Marlborough Community Support Forum.

 

Reason: The application met Older and Vulnerable People’s Grant funding criteria for 2023/24.

 

 

Young People’s Grants

 

Manton Fest Requesting £2,000 Towards a Family and Community Fundraising Event 2024

 

Roger Grant explained that the festival helped young artists to get an opportunity to perform and establish themselves. Students from St John’s secondary school were involved. The event was also a good fundraising opportunity for local charities.

 

On the proposal of the Chairman, seconded by the Vice-Chairman, it was resolved to make the:

 

Decision

To award Manton Fest £2,000 towards a family and community fundraising event 2024.

 

Reason: The application met Young People’s Grant funding criteria for 2023/24.

 

Marlborough Area Youth Forum Requesting £3,000 Towards Friday Night Youth Club

 

Lisa Farrell from Marlborough Area Youth Forum explained that they provided activities for between 40 and 80 children on Friday nights. They lacked cooking equipment and were trying to teach cooking skills. A chef would be visiting the group on 5 April to promote healthy eating.

 

It was noted that £3,000 had been requested in line with the Area Board’s guide of a maximum of £3,000 per application to allow them to manage the budget throughout the year. However, as there was still more than £3,000 of Youth Grant funding remaining, and match funding was available, it was clarified that the Area Board were in a position to award up to £5,000.

 

On the proposal of the Chairman, seconded by Cllr Kunkler, it was resolved to make the:

 

Decision

To award Marlborough Area Youth Forum £5,000 towards Friday Night Youth Club.

 

Reason: The application met Young People’s Grant funding criteria for 2023/24. Although the Area Board had a guide limiting applications to £3,000 per application, as there was more that £3,000 of Youth Grant funding remaining, the Area Board were able to award more than the requested amount.

 

The Vice-Chairman abstained having declared an Other Registerable Interest.