Decision details

To consider the future funding arrangements for Community Action Fareham which are due to take effect from 1 April 2015. 

Community Action Fareham (CAF) is the local Council for Voluntary Services (CVS).  CAF offers support to a range of community organisations providing services and activities to meet the needs of local residents.

The current Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Community Action Fareham expires on 31 March 2015, having been renewed on a six-monthly basis since September 2013. New arrangements have been pending the outcome of Hampshire County Council’s Review of Support to the Community Sector which has now been completed.  This report proposes changes in the funding arrangements for Community Action Fareham and sets out proposals for a new grant funding arrangement, to be effective from April 2015. 

RESOLVED that the Executive agrees Option C ( i.e. the existing funding arrangement for core services with CAF is not renewed and the opportunity to tender for these services is widely advertised on the Councils business portal). CAF be awarded an interim grant of £15000 during the transitional period.