Agenda item

To provide the Sub Board with Community Grant applications in order that members can determine grant awards.

Consideration was given to a report by the Head of Corporate Policy and Community Safety providing the Sub Board with Community Fund grant applications in order that members can determine grant awards.

 

i)             Sarisbury Spartans

 

Members were advised that despite the name, the teams play in Gosport on local pitches such as Privett Park and Brookers Field. They were expecting between 25 and 30 Gosport based players, a third of the total, to sign up for the next season.

 

The applicant advised that Gosport players are attracted to this team because of the UEFA qualified coaches.

 

 

Members agreed to award £750 using the Chairman’s casting vote

 

ii)            Priddy’s Hard FC

 

Members were advised that the team had been playing for 4 years and were in the G&F Solent division 2. The money would be used for kit, footballs and to enable the block booking of pitches.

 

Members were pleased to see that the team would be part funding these purchases.

 

Members agreed to award £1,000

 

iii)           C2U Gosport CIC

 

Members were advised that C2U had provided a variety of services for the community including a food bank, lunch groups and a breakfast option during the school holidays. Figures show that 3481 people used the foodbank in 23/24, which is expected to rise with the closure of the Trash Café. The try to offer all their services free of charge or at the lowest possible charge.

 

The applicant advised that they work closely with CAB and MIND send people their way. They believe that it has been shown that providing a healthy breakfast helps not just physically, but mentally and also improved performance at school.

 

As well as the food provision, C2U also provides a warm hub, a wellbeing coach, arts and crafts sessions and 3,000 children met Santa at their building in the High Street in December 2023.

 

Members agreed to award £2,500

 

iv)           Gosport University of the Third Age

 

The applicant advised that U3A had been running for 30 years but was one of Gosport’s best kept secrets. Their classes and activities are held in a variety of locations and the grant will be used to purchase audio and visual equipment to replace the old out of date and donated items currently being used.

 

Members agreed to award £1,500

 

 

 

v)            The Friends of Hardway

 

Councillor Hutchison spoke on behalf of this application and took no part in the voting.

 

The Friends of Hardway successfully introduced summer activities as a way of preventing or reducing the incidents of ASB in the area. The programme of activities provided the opportunity for 300 children to try something new, and encouraged families to use the area.

 

Members were advised that the Friends annual membership had been used to pay for the D Day commemorations.

 

Members agreed to award £3,000

 

vi)           Gosport Unit 437 of the Sea Cadet Corp

 

The applicant explained that the grant was needed to purchase a second hand RIB and its outboard motor. This would enable more training sessions for young people, enabling growth in confidence and resilience and an increase in technical skills.

 

Members were advised that the group were hoping to make the purchase as soon as possible to maximise the boating season, and had already identified suitable craft, that although refurbished were safe and with a good life expectancy.

 

 

Members agreed to award £3,000

 

vii)         Firstlight Trust

 

Members were advised that the grant would be used to maintain three aspects of the overall project: monthly walks, cooking workshops and maintaining an allotment. The pilot scheme for the cooking skills had been very well received and the Trust hoped to build on that and create a “soil to table” experience.

 

Members agreed to award £2,500

 

viii)        The Brendoncare Foundation

 

The applicant explained that the improvements that could be carried out using the grant would enable the venue to be used by other community groups, the income from which would go to sustain and subsidise the activities put on for members.

 

Members were advised that although research has been carried out, the final design will be developed through consultation with the club members.

 

Members agreed to award £3,000

 

ix)           5^th Gosport Sea Scout Group

 

Members were advised that the grant would be used to replace doors which would not only improve security and disabled access but by re-siting it would also make it safer for parents dropping off/picking up children. Internal doors would also be replaced to meet fire regulations.

 

Members agreed to award £2,000

 

 

RESOLVED: That the Sub Board:

 

Considered the applications in the report and agreed:

 

1.    A grant of £750 to be paid to the Sarisbury Spartans

2.    A grant of £1,000 to be paid to Priddy’s Hard FC

3.    A grant of £2,500 to be paid to C2U Gosport CIC

4.    A grant of £1,500 to be paid to Gosport U3A

5.    A grant of £3,000 to be paid to Friends of Hardway

6.    A grant of £3,000 to be paid to Gosport Unit 437 of the SCC

7.    A grant of £2,500 to be paid to Firstlight Trust

8.    A grant of £3,000 to be paid to The Brendoncare Foundation

9.    A grant of £2,000 to be paid to 5^th Gosport SCC