Robert Mee (Interim Voluntary & Community Sector Team Manager) presented the report regarding MSG project performance during the period September to December 2018.

The Sub – Committee noted the update on the following three red rated projects:

•           Cubitt Town Bangladeshi Cultural Association

•           Stifford Centre – Community Languages Service

•           Toynbee Hall – Wellbeing in Tower Hamlets

The Sub – Committee also noted key achievements set out in the appendix. Members were also advised that two projects in Appendix 1 of the performance report (on page 65 of the agenda pack) were stated to be green in the text but the colour on the report was Red. It was clarified that the text was correct and both projects were rated green.

Regarding the Toynbee Hall, it was noted that Officers had engaged with them in respect of the issues. Based on the initial findings of the assessment, it was anticipated they should progress to an amber rating due to improvements.

The Chair of the Grants Scrutiny Sub – Committee reported feedback on their consideration of the report. The Sub – Committee noted the issues (reported above) about the colour coding. They also asked questions and were satisfied with the response received regarding progress with addressing the issues in respect of the red rated projects.  The also discussed the involvement of the Chief Executive of the TH CVS in the monitoring process.

Councillor Ronald then invited GDSC Members to comment on the report.

The GDSC noted the issues around the submission of safeguarding certificates (in respect of the Cubitt Town Bangladeshi Cultural Association and the Stifford Centre). The GDSC were advised that the issues had been addressed.  Therefore,  it was anticipated the performance ratings for these projects should now move up into a green rating, since this was the only issue. Premises updates would continue to be provided in the monitoring reports.

Regarding the Toynbee Hall, Mr Mee provided a further progress report.  Officers were still in the process of reviewing the information regarding a rise in workshops and the attendance figures. Depending on the extent of the improvements, it was possible that the project could move to an amber rating.

DECISION

1.         That the performance of the Mainstream Grants (MSG) programme be noted as set out in 3.3 - 3.6 and the premises update 3.7 – 3.8 of the report.

Robert Mee (Interim Voluntary & Community Sector Team Manager) presented the report regarding MSG project performance during the period September to December 2018.

The Sub – Committee noted the update on the following three red rated projects:

•           Cubitt Town Bangladeshi Cultural Association

•           Stifford Centre – Community Languages Service

•           Toynbee Hall – Wellbeing in Tower Hamlets

The Sub – Committee also noted key achievements set out in the appendix. Members were also advised that two projects in Appendix 1 of the performance report (on page 65 of the agenda pack) were stated to be green in the text but the colour on the report was Red. It was clarified that the text was correct and both projects were rated green.

Regarding the Toynbee Hall, it was noted that Officers had engaged with them in respect of the issues. Based on the initial findings of the assessment, it was anticipated they should progress to an amber rating due to improvements.

The Chair of the Grants Scrutiny Sub – Committee reported feedback on their consideration of the report. The Sub – Committee noted the issues (reported above) about the colour coding. They also asked questions and were satisfied with the responses received regarding progress with addressing the issues in respect of the red rated projects.  The also discussed the involvement of the TH CVS in the monitoring process.

Councillor Ronald then invited GDSC Members to comment on the report.

The GDSC noted the issues around the submission of safeguarding certificates (in respect of the Cubitt Town Bangladeshi Cultural Association and the Stifford Centre). The GDSC were advised that the issues had been addressed.  Therefore, it was anticipated that the performance ratings for these projects should now move up into a green rating, since this was the only issue. Premises updates would continue to be provided in the monitoring reports.

Regarding the Toynbee Hall, Mr Mee provided a further progress report.  Officers were still in the process of reviewing the information regarding a rise in workshops and the attendance figures. Depending on the extent of the improvements, it was possible that the project could move to an amber rating.

RESOLVED:

1.         That the performance of the Mainstream Grants (MSG) programme be noted as set out in 3.3 - 3.6 and the premises update 3.7 – 3.8 of the report.