To note progress in the Council implementing actions within the VCS Strategy, with particular reference to promoting volunteering and diversifying the income of the VCS through crowdfunding and Firesouls.

This is a noting report; no decisions are required from Members.

The Head of Benefits Services presented the report which reported the performance of the VCS Strategy and its outcomes.

The Chair invited the Chair of GSSC to comment on the report and he indicated that GSSC Members had noted the performance reported.  The Chair enquired about the outcomes for unsuccessful bidders and he was informed that the causes of unsuccessful bids were investigated and support offered.

DECISION

That the progress in implementing actions within the VCS Strategy be noted, with particular reference to diversifying the resource base of the VCS through crowdfunding, social value in procurement and promoting volunteering.