Community and voluntary support
Support for the Community & Voluntary Sector - consultation
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Thanet District Council has been looking at its process for
allocating grants and has now put forward a series of proposals,
which if accepted by the voluntary sector, will then go forward for
approval by the council’s Cabinet in December. We would like
your comments on the proposals so that we are able to shape a
fairer and more beneficial system for all.
The proposals would see grants for events
considered separately, with support available to voluntary and
community groups through Community Partnership Agreements. These
agreements would set out what groups could expect from the council
and vice versa.
Amongst the support the council may be
offering would be meeting rooms, help with the design and printing
of literature, access to a web based grant finding site and an
agreed level of support from a nominated officer. Individual
cash grants will no longer be made available.
In order to qualify for a Community
Partnership Agreement, organisations or consortia would need to
have
- up to date policies for health and safety,
child protection and equalities
- evidence of sound financial management
- support from ward or parish
councillors.
- signed up to the Thanet Compact, which
provides a clear framework for how the council works with the
voluntary and community sector
- demonstrate close collaboration with other
organisations working in the third sector
We would like your comments on the proposals
so that we are able to shape a fairer and more beneficial system
for all. The closing date for consultation is 27
October 2008.
If you are interested in being part of the
consultation for the proposed changes taking place, please contact
Sarah Phippin, Corporate Project Advisor on 01843 577092 or e-mail:
sarah.phippin@thanet.gov.uk
Cllr Jo Gideon
Portfolio Holder for Safe Neighbourhoods and
Healthy Communities
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