Community Development
SECTION 4 Recommendation 17 Support Application: Yes
18. Defer Application?
19. Amount recommended: £1,000 Give reasons
Their total outgoings are £2,650 and their total income is around £1,875.
£1,000 covers the group costs, but I have recommended they fundraise themselves for their group e.g. for a member to run a bonus ball, or sponsored walk etc and also gave them contact details and websites to apply for external funding that would include running costs (Age Concern and Awards for All).
Signature: Shirley Morgan Date: 22 July 2013
Community
Development
Grants Scheme
Assessment Form
1. Reporting Officer: Gail Reid
2. Department: Community Development Telephone No.: 01294 468035
SECTION 1 - Details of Group/Organisation
3. Name of Group/Organisation: Ethnic Minorities Law Centre 4. Date of Officer's Visit: 28 May 2013
5. Are you satisfied that the details contained in the Grant Application are accurate ? - Yes If NO give reasons
6. Is the proposal a realistic undertaking of the group? - Yes If NO explain why
7. Does the group carry appropriate insurance for the project? - Yes 8. Does group attendance concur with the application? - Yes
9. Does your organisation cater for children under the age of 16 years for more than 2 hours and more than 6 times per year? - No
If YES, is it registered with the Care Commission under the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001? -
If NO explain why
10. Does the expenditure meet the Community Development Grant Funding Criteria? - Yes
SECTION 2 - Criteria for Assessment
11. In which way does this application address Council priorities?
6d - More vulnerable people are supported in their own communities.
12. How will the expenditure develop the group/organisation and benefit the local community? This group aims to continue to deliver an outreach service delivering legal support and advice available to ethnic minorities in North Ayrshire - particularly the 3 Towns area.
13. How does the application show innovation or development?
The application does not show innovation or development - the group have had the same funding strategy for some time. They are now aware that they need to re-assess and change their strategy.
New funding streams are now available for this type of work e.g. www.slab.org.uk
14. Overall assessment?
The group have been advised and directed to alternative sources of funding aimed particularly at this type of work.
SECTION 3 - Details of Proposed Expenditure
15. Amount Requested: £10,580 16. Group Contribution: £0 SECTION 4 - Recommendation
17. Support Application: No 18. Defer Application?
19. Amount recommended: £0 Give reasons
There are now new alternative funding streams available via the Scottish Legal Aid Board - www.slab.org.uk.
Three funding streams are available "Making Advice Work". This funding has recently opened for applications.
Signature: Gail Reid Date: 22 July 2013
Community
Development
Grants Scheme
Assessment Form
1. Reporting Officer: Audrey Hillis
2. Department: Community Development Telephone No.: 01294 468035
SECTION 1 - Details of Group/Organisation
3. Name of Group/Organisation: The Ayrshire Community Trust (TACT) 4. Date of Officer's Visit: 4 July 2013
5. Are you satisfied that the details contained in the Grant Application are accurate ? - Yes If NO give reasons
6. Is the proposal a realistic undertaking of the group? - Yes If NO explain why
7. Does the group carry appropriate insurance for the project? - Yes 8. Does group attendance concur with the application? - Yes
9. Does your organisation cater for children under the age of 16 years for more than 2 hours and more than 6 times per year? - No
If YES, is it registered with the Care Commission under the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001? -
If NO explain why
10. Does the expenditure meet the Community Development Grant Funding Criteria? - Yes
SECTION 2 - Criteria for Assessment
11. In which way does this application address Council priorities? 2a - More people in work and training.
3a - Opportunities for lifelong learning have increased. 3b - People are better skilled to get into work.
11a - Levels of voluntary action and community involvement have increased.
12. How will the expenditure develop the group/organisation and benefit the local community? This will allow potential volunteers with special needs such as visual impairment or mobility issues to have equal access to computing equipment. These therapeutic measures aim to reduce muscle fatigue and repetitive strain injury for people who experience discomfort while using a mouse or normal keyboard. This can have a particular effect on older people and the disabled.
13. How does the application show innovation or development?
TACT is instrumental in addressing barriers to participation and full involvement in community life by understanding the needs of its service users.
14. Overall assessment?
Some people find it harder to access jobs and make use of the local services available . This equipment should help create an equal playing field in the delivery of services.
SECTION 3 - Details of Proposed Expenditure
15. Amount Requested: £1,702.80 16. Group Contribution: £0 SECTION 4 - Recommendation
17. Support Application: Yes 18. Defer Application?
19. Amount recommended: £1,532 Give reasons
This will ensure equal access to volunteering and training opportunities for those with special needs and physical disabilities.
The recommended amount is around 10% less than requested as the group have not put any funds towards this project and per the criteria of the Community Development Grants Scheme Award that groups/organisations should put funds towards each project.
Signature: Audrey Hillis Date: 22 July 2013
Community
Development
Grants Scheme
Assessment Form
1. Reporting Officer: John Macdonald 2. Department: Community Development
Telephone No.: 01294 468035
SECTION 1 - Details of Group/Organisation
3. Name of Group/Organisation: The Ardrossan Old Age Pensioner Club 4. Date of Officer's Visit: 19 July 2013
5. Are you satisfied that the details contained in the Grant Application are accurate ? - Yes If NO give reasons
6. Is the proposal a realistic undertaking of the group? - Yes If NO explain why
7. Does the group carry appropriate insurance for the project? - Yes 8. Does group attendance concur with the application? - Yes
9. Does your organisation cater for children under the age of 16 years for more than 2 hours and more than 6 times per year? - No
If YES, is it registered with the Care Commission under the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001? -
If NO explain why
10. Does the expenditure meet the Community Development Grant Funding Criteria? - Yes
SECTION 2 - Criteria for Assessment
11. In which way does this application address Council priorities? 1e - Community capacity has improved.
6a - Health and well-being throughout life have improved. 6b - Health inequalities have reduced.
6d - More vulnerable people are supported within their own communities. 6e - People are more active more often.
12. How will the expenditure develop the group/organisation and benefit the local community? The expenditure will benefit the most senior of citizens of Ardrossan. This group has operated since 1947 and has provided a meeting place where older people can socialise and make contact with others from their own age range. This allows for mutual support and provides an adhoc communication service with the housebound that are not
capable of attending the Civic Centre.
13. How does the application show innovation or development?
Development is shown in that there is a constant uptake of 'new older people' joining the group. This allows for networking to encourage older people to attend other groups in the town and therefore remaining active both physically and mentally. The group also provides a valuable source of networking among less able older people.
14. Overall assessment?
The group have a long track record in providing a valuable contribution to the town and its older people. This group fits neatly into many of the single outcome agreements with North Ayrshire, therefore demonstrating the value to older people in Ardrossan.
SECTION 3 - Details of Proposed Expenditure
15. Amount Requested: £500 16. Group Contribution: £250 SECTION 4 - Recommendation
17. Support Application: Yes 18. Defer Application?
19. Amount recommended: £500 Give reasons
The group makes a valuable contribution to the physical and mental welfare of older people in Ardrossan and should be supported by awarding this grant.
Signature: John Macdonald Date: 22 July 2013
Community
Development
Grants Scheme
Assessment Form
1. Reporting Officer: Shirley Morgan 2. Department: Community Development
Telephone No.: 01294 468035
SECTION 1 - Details of Group/Organisation
3. Name of Group/Organisation: St. John's Hall Committee 4. Date of Officer's Visit: 17 July 2013
5. Are you satisfied that the details contained in the Grant Application are accurate ? - Yes If NO give reasons
6. Is the proposal a realistic undertaking of the group? - Yes If NO explain why
7. Does the group carry appropriate insurance for the project? - Yes 8. Does group attendance concur with the application? - Yes
9. Does your organisation cater for children under the age of 16 years for more than 2 hours and more than 6 times per year? - No
If YES, is it registered with the Care Commission under the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001? -
If NO explain why
10. Does the expenditure meet the Community Development Grant Funding Criteria? - Yes
SECTION 2 - Criteria for Assessment
11. In which way does this application address Council priorities? 6a - Health and well-being throughout life have improved. 6b - Health inequalities have reduced.
6d - More vulnerable people are supported within their own communities. 6e - People are more active more often.
12. How will the expenditure develop the group/organisation and benefit the local community? The refurbishment of the hall will sustain the capabilities of its usage for the wider community. Also increasing income allowing more activities and maintenance.
13. How does the application show innovation or development?
The committee have already renewed the boiler, fitted burglar and fire alarms, purchased new tables (with help from the Community Development Grant Scheme Award last year) and the floor is due to be completed in August this year. They have also been visiting other halls to explore what activities others offer to the community.
14. Overall assessment?
This grant will support the committee to offer a nicer hall for the local community to use and enjoy in a health, social and learning capacity.
SECTION 3 - Details of Proposed Expenditure
15. Amount Requested: £1,500 16. Group Contribution: £292.80 SECTION 4 - Recommendation
17. Support Application: Yes 18. Defer Application?
19. Amount recommended: £1,500 Give reasons
The group have spent a lot of funds and are planning lots more to sustain this building for use of the local community and were open to discussion on how to increase capacity in the future.
Signature: Shirley Morgan Date: 22 July 2013
Community
Development
Grants Scheme
Assessment Form
1. Reporting Officer: Lesley Forsyth 2. Department: Community and Culture
Telephone No.: 01294 212716
SECTION 1 - Details of Group/Organisation