Agenda item

The Executive RESOLVED that

(i)            up to £5,500 be awarded to Frimley Cricket Club to support the purchase of the new roller for the cricket green;

(ii)          any decision to award up to £3,400 to The Eikon Charity to support the Surrey Heath Youth Council costs with hall hire and project costs for the next year be delegated to the Head of HR, Performance & Communications in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing, Safeguarding & Support pending further understanding of the charity’s reserves; and

(iii)         £6,050 to be awarded to Chobham Recreational Ground Charitable Trust to undertake safety repairs to 5 play areas at the recreation ground in Station Road Chobham.

The Executive considered a report seeking approval of three grant applications received for the Council’s Community Fund Grant Scheme. The applications related to funding requested by Frimley Cricket Club for a replacement roller; the Eikon Chairty to help support Surrey Heath Youth Council’s costs with hall hire and project costs for the next year; and Chobham Recreational Ground Charitable Trust for the replacement of the safety surfaces of many pieces of equipment in the children’s playground in Station Road, Chobham.

Members considered the applications and discussed the application from the Eikon Charity, which had supported the Youth Council since a merger in 2016, in particular in relation to the organisation’s funding structure and reserves. Whilst support for the Surrey Heath Youth Council was indicated, it was agreed to establish further information on Eikon Charity’s reserves. It was also recognised that opportunities for further engagement and strengthening links with the Youth Council should be pursued.

RESOLVED that

(i)     up to £5,500 be awarded to Frimley Cricket Club to support the purchase of the new roller for the cricket green;

(ii)   any decision to award up to £3,400 to The Eikon Charity to support the Surrey Heath Youth Council costs with hall hire and project costs for the next year be delegated to the Head of HR, Performance & Communications in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing, Safeguarding & Support pending further understanding of the charity’s reserves; and

(iii)  £6,050 to be awarded to Chobham Recreational Ground Charitable Trust to undertake safety repairs to 5 play areas at the recreation ground in Station Road Chobham.