Agenda item

This report considers applications for grant aid.

The usual practice was to consider current grant application from with the current year’s interest receipts, estimated at £7,812.52 for 2023/24. The November Committee awarded grants totalling £5,810, which left £2002.52 unspent. It was noted that the Committee could award grants totalling £2002.52 plus up to £2,124.45 and still retain an investment of £167,192.50.

 

The Committee considered a total of 13 applications for grant funding.

 

It was moved by Councillor David Hughes, seconded by Councillor Joanne Linthwaite and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

1.    That consideration is given to the applications for grant aid as set out in the attached schedules.

 

2.    That grants be made conditional upon their being used for the purpose for which the application was made and in accordance with the objects of the Trust.

 

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

 

It was then moved by Councillor Steve Wain, seconded by Councillor David Hughes and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

That the Community Development Officer uses their discretion to request evidence of spend, in the form of invoices, receipts and evaluation forms in order to ensure there is no barrier to people applying for grant aid.

 

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

 

APPLICATION NO 11/24 – Local Resident

 

It was moved by Councillor Marilyn Franks, seconded by Councillor Martin Burfoot and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

That the applicant is aided in applying for a Disabled Facilities Grant for the works to be carried out in their garden. If this application is unsuccessful or does not cover the total cost of works, then the committee will reconvene to consider the application again.

 

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

 

APPLICATION NO 12/24 – Local Resident

 

It was moved by Councillor Matt Buckler, seconded by Councillor David Hughes and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

That a grant of £544 be awarded to a resident to pay for a orthopaedic mattress and paint to decorate a child’s bedroom.

 

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

 

APPLICATION NO 13/24 – Local Resident

 

It was moved by Councillor Joanne Linthwaite, seconded by Councillor Steve Wain and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

That a grant of £199 be awarded to a resident to pay for a tablet to help with education.

 

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

 

 

APPLICATIONS 1/24, 2/24, 5/24, 8/24, 9/24 and 10/24

 

It was moved by Councillor Roger Shelley, seconded by Councillor Nick Whitehead and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

APPLICATION NO 1/24 - Darley Dale Scouts

 

That a grant of £134 be awarded for the purchase of a sail to provide shelter from the elements so the scouts can use the newly created outdoor space.

 

APPLICATION NO 2/24 – River Network

 

That a grant of £50 be awarded for the training of Staff and volunteers for a new housing project.

 

APPLICATION NO 5/24 – Darley Dale Community Volunteers Group

 

That a grant of £150 be awarded for the purchase of tools to carry out improvements in the areas.

 

APPLICATION NO 8/24 – Cromford Institute

 

That a grant of £120 be awarded to inspect drains to check they are functional before a disabled toilet is installed.

 

APPLICATION NO 9/24 – Matlock Water Polo Club

 

That a grant of £100 be awarded for new equipment for new junior members.

 

APPLICATION NO 10/24 – Cromford Preschool

 

That a grant of £75 for fund towards the theatre trip for the older preschool children.

 

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

 

 

 

APPLICATION NO 3/24 – South Darley Parish Council

 

It was moved by Councillor Nick Whitehead, seconded by Councillor Steve Wain and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

That a grant of £400 be awarded for the purchase of a defibrillator and cabinet.

 

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

 

APPLICATION NO 4/24 – St Joseph CE Primary School PTA

 

Councillor Joanne Linthwaite left the meeting during consideration of this item due to previously declaring an interest.

 

It was moved by Councillor Steve Wain, seconded by Councillor Martin Burfoot and

 

RESOLVED

 

That a grant of £500 be awarded to purchase plates and bowls to eat free breakfast off (free breakfast provided by charity Magic Breakfast).

 

Voting

 

08 For

00 Against

01 Abstentions

 

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

 

APPLICATION 6/24 – Matlock Town FC Junior Girls

 

It was moved by Councillor David Hughes, seconded by Councillor Steve Wain and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

That a grant of £400 be awarded to aid the purchase of a new kit and warm coats.

 

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

 

APPLICATION 7/24 – Tai Chi Matlock

 

It was moved by Councillor Steve Wain, seconded by Councillor Matt Buckler and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

That a grant of £450 be awarded to help pay for Tai Chi lessons for those with mental, physical difficulties and the lonely, isolated, and disadvantaged.

 

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.