The People & Places Portfolio Holder presented the report which sought approval of the Applications received which had been appraised according to the Council’s Guidelines and recommended for funding support the aims of the scheme and represent value for money.

The Community Projects & Funding Officers indicated that applications received had been appraised according to the Council’s Guidelines.  The People & Places Advisory Committee had considered and noted the same report.

Public Sector Equality Duty

Members noted that consideration had been given to impacts under the Public Sector Equality Duty.

Resolved:  That the grants as set out within Appendix C to the report, be approved subject to the following conditions

(i)     that performance indicators as set out in the application forms are adhered to and monitored; 

(ii)   that appropriate Safeguarding policies and arrangements are in place, where necessary;

(iii)  that appropriate recognition of this Council’s funding contribution is made in all their publicity;

(iv)  where services are provided over a wider area than the District boundaries, organisations will be required to hold grant aid from this Council in a restricted fund for the benefit of Sevenoaks District residents;

(v)  that organisations funded either have or are working towards any quality accreditation.