Purpose

On 30 January 2025 the Grants Advisory Committee reviewed all Community Chest applications received between 7 November 2024 and 7 January 2025.

Eight applications were brought forward in ‘Appendix A’ of the meeting reports pack.

After consideration of the application, the Committee recommended to the Lead Cabinet Member for Resources that:

1.     Mix Music DJ (SOUTH Cambs) (LKBGRGVN) be approved and funded at the full amount requested of £2,000

2.     Great & Little Eversden Parish Council (XBRWBSXS) be approved and funded at the full amount requested of £825

3.     Cottenham United Colts FC (THMLTQRR) be approved and funded at the full amount requested of £2,000

4.     Graveley Parish Council (PDMTLDSX) be approved and funded at the full amount requested of £2,000

5.     Over Sports FC (FBPKBDQT) be approved and funded at the full amount requested of £2,000

6.     Sew Positive (WJPTBBQH) be approved and funded at the full amount requested of £2,000

7.     Longstowe Parish Council (PRFFBPBJ) be approved and funded at the full amount requested of £1,493.50

8.     Carlton cum Willingham Churchyard conservation group (HRCCSFQP) be approved and funded at the full amount requested of £164.

Decision

To accept the recommendations of the Grants Advisory Committee (see above). In relation to the applications from Great & Little Eversden Parish Council and Longstowe Parish Council, funding is granted provided a sticker/plaque is displayed with the signs and notice boards.

Reasons for the decision

The applications were considered in detail by the Grants Advisory Committee and there was sufficient budget available.

Alternative options considered

To reject or vary the recommendations of the Grants Advisory Committee and decide on the level of funding (£0 - £2,000) to be awarded for each or defer a decision if further information is required from grant applicants.