Decision

In June 2023 Cabinet
approved the programme of spend for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
in Thanet and the Head of Regeneration and Growth was authorised to
agree appropriate contracts and spend in collaboration with the
Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Property, in order to deliver
the projects within the council's processes and
procedures.
 
On 3 June 2024,
Officers consulted with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and
Property with regard to the proposed projects and spending as
outlined below and raised no concerns.
 
Community and Place (E11)
Objectives: Set up a Community Champions Programme to
support Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector leaders.
Strengthen the VCSE network through sharing knowledge, ideas &
best practice. Collaborate for most impact & reduce
duplication.
Budget allocation £96,549
 

Programme deliverables

Delivery and support partners

Networking Opportunities, led by Thanet District
Council - themed and general, online and in person

Social Enterprise Kent
Kent Coast Volunteering
Community organisations

Leadership Programme for VCSE Sector
Leaders

Stronger Kent Communities and Medway Voluntary
Action

Funding Support for VCSE Sector
to offer a targeted fundraising support programme for
Thanet’s VCSE sector.

Funding for All

Volunteer Involving Organisations - Support
Programme

Kent Coast Volunteering

Training and Skills development
programme 

Social Enterprise Kent

Bespoke Training and Skills programme

Bespoke partners including:
STAK neurodiversity training
Sustainability and environmental 
Social Media 
First Aid

Community Champions Conference 

Social Enterprise Kent

Community Awards Event - sponsorship of
‘Community Champions’ awards

Social Enterprise Kent

Thanet Youth Network - support the formal setting up
of the Thanet Youth Network

Lead partners:
Pie Factory Music - Quench - Oasis
plus over 26 other partners and growing

Total Budget - £ 98,221*

*transfer (£2,672) from Enrichment and
Volunteering (E35) where the themes crossover.
 
 
Enrichment and Volunteering Activity (E35)
Objectives: Build community capacity to create
volunteering opportunities within the most deprived areas. Provide
engagement opportunities for enrichment, training and
volunteering.
Budget allocation £73,374
 

Programme deliverables

Delivery and support partners

Promotion/marketing of volunteering opportunities,
including volunteering campaign 

Kent Coast Volunteering

Support the HVB into their next stage of development
supporting more Heritage venues with volunteer recruitment,
training and support 

Heritage Volunteer Hub (HVB)

Hyperlocal events/support

DVRA/community partners

Total Budget - £ 72,672