Decision

The decision maker has approved the recommendations set out in the report attached with effect from the decision date.

The Director of Adult Health and Social Care has approved the award and payment of the four groups of third sector grants set out in Appendix 1, up to the stated maximum values, for the 2027-28 financial year. The awards will be progressed through four separate decisions:
• 7 x grants for Older Adults services provided by Age UK Leeds, Al Khidmat Centre, Hamwattan Centre, Team Ministry South Leeds, Leeds Older People’s Forum, Leeds Jewish Welfare Board and Sikh Elders Service12-month grants from the 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2028 at a cost of £304,406.72
• 2 x grants for Other Adults services provided by Leeds Involving People (LIP) and Prince Philip PHAB Club, 12-month grants from the 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2028 at a cost of £53,185.
• 1 x grant for Physical Disability services provided by the William Merritt Centre, 12-month grant from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2028 at a cost of £32,525.
• 9 x grants for Learning Disability Services provided by Advonet, Connect in the North, Better Action for Families (BAFF), Chapeltown CAB, Home Farm Trust, People in Action, and Leeds Community Foundation.12-month grants from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2028 at a cost of £482,393.