(Key decision):
(1) To agree the grant allocations for 2021/22, to be allocated in line with the existing voluntary sector grants policy, as set out in paragraph 1.4 of the report.
(2) To note the consultation responses.
(3) To agree to award all grants tri-annually from 2022/23 onwards and introduce a competitive bidding process to be implemented in 2021/22.
(4) That a further report making recommendations for future funding priorities, in the form of a ‘prospectus’ against which organisations can bid, be considered at a future meeting of the Cabinet.
(5) An amended grants policy be prepared in line with the recommendations above for adoption at a future meeting of the Cabinet.
(6) That a Grants Working Group of three members be established, as set out at paragraph 2.4 of the report.