Agenda item

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

 

Remaining Budgets

 

Community Area Grants: £15,835

Youth Grants: £17,786

Older and Vulnerable People’s Grants: £7,700

 

 

Community Area Grants

 

ABG1696 – Marlborough Tennis requesting £3,000 towards a new clubhouse top floor lounge and kitchen fit out.

 

ABG1761 – Aldbourne Scouts and Guides Supporters Association requesting £3,000 towards a new kitchen for their Scout Hut.

 

ABG1776 – 2^nd Marlborough Scout Group requesting £3,000 for roof repairs to their Scout Hut.

 

 

Area Board Initiative

 

ABG1864 - Marlborough Health and Wellbeing Group requesting £500 towards a summer engagement event in 2024.

 

 

Older and Vulnerable People’s Grant

 

ABG1844 – Marlborough Area Poverty Action Group requesting £1,000 towards summer outings.

 

ABG1846 – Arts Together requesting £2,500 towards projects for isolated and vulnerable people in Marlborough.

 

 

The Area Board noted the budgets remaining for allocation at the meeting and heard from representatives in attendance who gave a brief overview of and answered questions about their projects.

 

Community Area Grants:

 

Marlborough Tennis Club Requesting £3,000 Towards a New Clubhouse Top Floor Lounge and Kitchen Fit Out

 

Peter May, a trustee of the tennis club, explained that the top floor would be available to community groups.

 

On the proposal of the Chairman, seconded by Cllr Paul Oatway QPM, it was resolved to make the.

 

Decision

 

To award Marlborough Tennis Club £3,000 towards a new clubhouse top floor lounge and kitchen fit out.

 

Reason – The application met the Community Area Grant Criteria 2024/25.

 

Aldbourne Scouts and Guides Supporters Association Requesting £3,000 Towards a new Kitchen for their Scout Hut

 

The Strategic Engagement and Partnerships Manager, Andrew Jack, explained that the Community Area Grant applications from the two Scout groups would be eligible for Youth Grant funding as they would benefit 13-19 years olds.

 

The applicant reported that they had raised £93,000 towards a £100,000 target to refurbish their 60-year-old hut. They had over 45 volunteers and were doing much of the labour themselves.

 

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

 

Decision

 

To award Aldbourne Scouts and Guides Supporters Association £3,000 towards a new kitchen for their Scout Hut from the Youth Grant budget.

 

Reason – The application met the Youth Grant Criteria 2024/25.

 

2^nd Marlborough Scout Group Requesting £3,000 Towards Roof Repairs to their Scout Hut

 

It was noted that Community Area Grants should be used for significant refurbishment and replacements, rather than simply repairs.

 

The applicant noted that their hut was built in 1974 and the roof was in need of refurbishment. The hall was well used by community groups. The total cost of the project was anticipated to be £27,000 and £12,000 had already ben raised through match funding.

 

On the proposal of Cllr Paul Oatway QPM, seconded by Cllr James Sheppard, it was resolved to make the.

 

 

Decision

 

2nd Marlborough Scout Group were awarded £3,000 towards roof repairs to their Scout Hut from the Youth Grant budget.

 

Reason – The application met the Young People’s Grant Criteria 2024/25.

 

 

Area Board Initiative:

 

Marlborough Health and Wellbeing Group Requesting £500 Towards a Summer Engagement Event in 2024

 

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

 

Decision

 

To award Marlborough Health and Wellbeing Group £500 towards a summer engagement event in 2024.

 

Reason – The application met the Older and Vulnerable Adult’s Grant Criteria 2024/25.

 

 

Older & Vulnerable Adults Grants:

 

Marlborough Area Poverty Action Group Requesting £1,000 Towards Summer Outings

 

The applicant explained that the total cost of the project would be £2,875 and would allow vulnerable adults to be able to spend time with young people. The money would help with transport costs.

 

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

 

 

Decision

 

To award Marlborough Area Poverty Action Group £1,000 towards summer outings.

 

Reason – The application met the Older and Vulnerable Adult’s Grant Criteria 2024/25.

 

Arts Together Requesting £2,500 Towards Projects for Isolated and Vulnerable People in Marlborough

 

Julianne from Arts Together spoke in support of the project. She explained that their charity had been running for 24 years and that the funding would go towards running meaningful creative activities that helped to build friendships.

 

During the discussion, it was noted that the Area Board were keen to support the group, although they did note that they had a budget Older and Vulnerable People’s budget of £7,700 to last the financial year and that they were keen to make sure funding was available for a range of groups. It was highlighted that other sources of funding may be available and local groups might be able to assist with organising a venue.

 

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

 

Decision

 

To award Arts Together £1,500 towards projects for older and isolated people in Marlborough.

 

Reason – The application met the Older and Vulnerable People’s Grant Criteria 2024/25. The Area Board only had limited funding available and were keen to support a number of projects throughout the year.

 

 

 

Information links: Area Board Grants and Grants Criteria