The Programme Director Special Projects, Commissioning & Health presented the report which:

• reported the grants awarded under the Small Grants Fund in 2017/18.
• asked the Sub-Committee to determine four awards which, because of property issues, could not be determined via delegated decisions.
• asked the Sub-Committee to approve the process for applications under the successor Ageing Well Grants Programme 2018/19 and delegate responsibility for approving grants to the Divisional Director Integrated Commissioning.

The Chair invited the Chair of GSSC to comment on the report and he indicated there were no further comments that he wished to make.  The Chair then invited GDSC Members to comment on the report and they indicated that they supported the proposals.

The Chair noted the arrangements for equality monitoring of projects that have received funding under the Ageing Well Programme which involves submission of data by projects to the Commissioning Team.

DECISION

1.         That the process for inviting applications for the Ageing Well Small Grants Fund 2018/19 be approved.

2.         That the availability of £ 25,000 funding for the proposal be noted.

3.         That the process for awarding the grant funding, and subsequent monitoring arrangements be approved

4.         That the Divisional Director Integrated Commissioning be delegated responsibility for approving the awards under the Ageing Well Small Grants Fund 2018/19.

5.         That the award of four grants, totalling £1,850, from the 2017/18 Ageing Well Small Grants fund be approved.

The Programme Director Special Projects, Commissioning & Health presented the report which:

• reported the grants awarded under the Small Grants Fund in 2017/18.
• asked the Sub-Committee to determine four awards which, because of property issues, could not be determined via delegated decisions.
• asked the Sub-Committee to approve the process for applications under the successor Ageing Well Grants Programme 2018/19 and delegate responsibility for approving grants to the Divisional Director Integrated Commissioning.

The Chair invited the Chair of GSSC to comment on the report and he indicated there were no further comments that he wished to make.  The Chair then invited GDSC Members to comment on the report and they indicated that they supported the proposals.

The Chair noted the arrangements for equality monitoring of projects that have received funding under the Ageing Well Programme which involves submission of data by projects to the Commissioning Team.

RESOLVED

1.         That the process for inviting applications for the Ageing Well Small Grants Fund 2018/19 be approved.

2.         That the availability of £ 25,000 funding for the proposal be noted.

3.         That the process for awarding the grant funding, and subsequent monitoring arrangements be approved

4.         That the Divisional Director Integrated Commissioning be delegated responsibility for approving the awards under the Ageing Well Small Grants Fund 2018/19.

5.         That the award of four grants, totalling £1,850, from the 2017/18 Ageing Well Small Grants fund be approved.

Keith Burns, Programme Director, Special Projects, Integrated Commissioning, Health, Adults and Community Services presented the report stating the Ageing Well Small Grants Fund 2018/19 was aiming to provide financial support to organisations and groups which help older people combat problems associated with social isolation and loneliness. He said the process for applying is similar to the process followed the previous year and the total grant fund was £1,850.

Mr Burns pointed out that although the Grants Determination Sub-Committee (GDSC) had delegated responsibility for agreeing awards to the Divisional Director, it was felt the four pending grants in relation to the 2017/18 should be referred back to the GDSC, as these organisations were in Council owned buildings without a formal lease in place. Mr Burns explained this linked back to the recommendations made by the Commissioners.

Members of the Sub-Committee made the following comments and asked questions in relation to the report:

·         Raine House, in Wapping do an excellent job in supporting older people in isolation. Have other organisations been informed as to how to apply for the grant?

·         Recommendation 4, page 32 should also state “or Corporate Director”.

Members of the Sub-Committee AGREED to recommend to the Grants Determination Sub-Committee to:

1.    Approve the process for inviting applications for the Ageing Well Small Grants fund 2018/19.

2.    Note the availability of funding for the proposal.

3.    Agree the process of awarding the grant funding, and subsequent monitoring arrangements.

4.    Agree to delegate responsibility for approving the awards of grant to the Divisional Director for Integrated Commissioning [or the Corporate Director].

5.    Agree to the award of four grants, totalling £1,850, from the 2017/18 Ageing Well Small Grants Fund.