Presentation of a report for Mayor’s Cup Community Grants 2016-17.

No decision required. The report is for information only.

Judith St John Acting Divisional Director, Sports, Leisure and Culture presented the report which informed the Sub Committee of the framework around the delivery of a football tournament aimed at local football organisations.  Costs of the tournament were covered by private sponsorship from local business and contractors. 

The legal advisor confirmed that the award was not a grant as the Council did not have discretion in making the money awards, however the tournament was known as ‘the Mayor’s Cup’.

The Chair invited comments from Elected Members.  The Grants Scrutiny Sub Committee (GSSC) comments relating to poor gender representation were noted and supported by Members of the Sub Committee. Members recommended that future tournaments explore how better to include women.

DECISION

1.    That it be noted that the Mayor’s Cup Community Grants are funded through sponsorship money from the organisation of the tournament.

2.    That it be noted that the value of the sponsorship provided by the tournament sponsors is commercially sensitive and there is no agreement in place with sponsors to make this information publicly available.

3.    That it be noted that 33 grant applications were received with 23 being successful. A total of £17,250 was allocated in grant money, with each successful recipient organisation receiving £750.