Purpose

On 29
January 2026 the Grants Advisory Committee reviewed the
recommendation in
agenda item 4 of the
meeting reports pack on whether or not to explicitly include
revenue costs for new projects from existing organisations, and/ or
an increase in the capacity of an existing project
(additionality).
 
After
consideration, the Committee recommended to the Lead Cabinet Member
for Resources to include such an amendment in the Community Chest
Grant guidance.

Content

To
accept the recommendations of the Grants Advisory Committee (see
above).

Reasons for the decision

The
recommendations were considered in detail by the Grants Advisory
Committee.

Alternative options considered

To
decide not to alter the criteria.
 
Rejected to allow greater flexibility.