Decision Maker: Public Health and Communities Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 14, 2025

Purpose: For decision: To seek approval for the approach to allocating the Enabling VCSE grant, from April 2026.

Content: That the Public Health and Communities Policy Committee:   Contractual: 1.      Authorised the Executive Director of Adults and Communities in consultation with Chair of the Public Health and Communities Committee to: a.      invite applications for the VCSE Sector Infrastructure Support Grant of £316,608 p.a. a total of £1,266,432 over four years from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030 b.      award the grants in-line with the maximum budget envelopes outlined in this report. c.       extend the funding agreement by a further 12 months making the total programme five years to 31st March 2031 at an additional cost of £316,608.