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.

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.

RESOLVED

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.

Steve Hill, Head of Benefits Services informed Members the report provided them with an update on the delivery of certain actions agreed within the Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy (VCS) 2016-19 Action Plan. He said in particular it detailed the progress made in relation to three pilot programmes relating to diversifying the resource base of VCS organisations.

The report looks at Crowdfunding, Procurement (Social Value) and volunteering.

Mr Hill referred Members to points 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7 in the report and said the pilot programmes relating to volunteer brokerage including help with volunteering roles and volunteers, an online brokerage service and an Advisor Appointment service. He also referred Members to the case study at the bottom of page 53 to page 54.

In reference to Crowdfunding, point 5.8 Mr Hill said the pilot was progressing well and there had been good innovative projects that had been support by this method of funding. Points 5.12 and 5.13 gave further detail on the social value procurement pilot.

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

·         In reference to the maps, pages 55, 56 and 57, it would appear funding for projects in the Isle of Dogs, is miniscule.

The Grants Scrutiny Sub-Committee AGREED to recommend to the Grant’s Determination Sub-Committee to:

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