Purpose

The Community Chest Grant application from Climbridge (SFTJSTNR) was presented at the March 27 Grants Advisory Committee (GAC) meeting.  The Committee recommended to the Lead Cabinet Member for Resources to defer the application pending further information on the location where the requested climbing equipment is stored.

The applicant has since confirmed that all climbing equipment, which will primarily be used for outdoor use, will be stored indoors and is fully insured.

After reviewing the applicant’s response, and in the absence of a May GAC meeting, the Chair has recommended to the Lead Cabinet Member for Resources that the grant be approved and funded at the full amount requested of £1,648.61

The application will be presented to the June GAC meeting for information and for completeness.

Decision

Funding is granted (see above) and this decision will be highlighted in the June 2025 Grants Advisory Committee meeting report.

Reasons for the decision

The Council is committed to creating and supporting local community groups and organisations to deliver services for South Cambridgeshire residents.

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.