Issue - meetings

Members considered a report which detailed the recommendations for the Third Sector Grants (including Events and Festivals) to Third Sector organisations for the MAKI area.

Councillor Semple enquired on the effectiveness of holding 2 rounds of applications for the tranche of funding.  He questioned if organisations based in more rural areas were applying for funding and requested a review of the procedures and rationale in determining the level of funding apportioned to organisations.

Audrey Baird replied that it has been agreed at a previous MAKI meeting to hold a workshop at a forthcoming Business Day to faciliate changes which Members may wish to make.

Action:  To facilitate a workshop at the next MAKI Business Day to discuss the format and procedures for applications.

Councillor Currie enquired if there was a comprehensive list of grants which were available from other Council Departments.

Action: Audrey Baird would compile a list of grants which were available to local organisations for MAKI Members to review.

Councillor Semple enquired if any organisations who were underfunded in the 1^st tranche of funding could be awarded the £128 underspend from the 2^nd tranche. This is to be investigated, with a decision on the awarding of the underspend delegated to Audrey Baird in consultation with the Area Chair.

Decision:

The Committee agreed to the following:-

2.1              The five organisation listed in the report are awarded funding from the

Third Sector grants budget, as per the table detailed below.

2.2              To hold a workshop at the next MAKI Business Day to review the   

rationale and procedures for the review of future applications.

(Reference: Report by Community Development Manager, submitted).