North Coast Area Committee

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1 Cunninghame House, Irvine. 12 August 2014 North Coast Area Committee You are requested to attend a special Meeting of the above mentioned Committee of North Ayrshire Council to be held in the Meeting Room, Garrison House, Millport, Isle of Cumbrae on WEDNESDAY 13 AUGUST 2014 at 3.00 p.m. to consider the undernoted business. Yours faithfully Elma Murray Chief Executive 1. Declarations of Interest Members are requested to give notice of any declaration of interest in respect of items of business on the agenda. 2. Community Development Grants Scheme : Application for Financial Assistance Submit report by the Head of Service (Community and Culture) (Education and Skills) on an application received in respect of the Community Development Grants Scheme (copy enclosed). North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE

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3 North Coast Area Committee Sederunt: Tom Marshall (Chair) Alex Gallagher Alan Hill Chair: Attending: Apologies: Meeting Ended: North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE 3

4 North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE 4

5 NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Agenda Item 2 North Coast Area Committee 13 August 2014 Subject: Purpose: Community Development Grants Scheme: Application for Financial Assistance To advise the Committee of an urgent application received in respect of the Community Development Grant Scheme. Recommendation: That the Committee considers and determines the application as outlined in the attached Appendix Introduction 1.1 The Community Development Grant Scheme for the North Coast and Cumbrae Area has a balance of 3,223 available for disbursement. 2. Current Position 2.1 An urgent application has been received within a number of categories of the Community Development Grant Scheme Award. Details of this application is summarised in the attached Appendix Proposals 3.1 It is proposed that the Committee consider and determine this application as outlined in Appendix 2 of this report. 4. Implications Financial Implications 4.1 Awards will be met from the available balance. Human Resource Implications 4.2 There are no human resource implications arising from this report. Legal Implications 4.3 There are no legal implications arising from this report. 5

6 Equality Implications 4.4 There are no equality implications arising from this report. Environmental and Sustainability Implications 4.5 There are no environmental and sustainability implications arising from this report. Implications for Key Priorities 4.6 Supporting the organisation listed in the appendix to the report will assist in achieving outcomes: Job density increases: Support is given to the creation of distinctive and vibrant town centres and mechanisms to encourage spend in North Ayrshire are established. Adults and older people in North Ayrshire live healthier and more active lives: People are more active more often. Mental wellbeing is improved. 5. Consultations 5.1 Consultation has taken place between the applicant bodies and appropriate officers of the Council. 6. Conclusion 6.1 Awards from the Community Development Grants Scheme assist community-based projects, including cultural, social welfare, recreational or sporting based initiatives. AUDREY SUTTON Head of Service (Community and Culture) Reference : For further information please contact Bernadette Anderson, Performance/Grants Information Officer on telephone number Background Papers None 6

7 Community Development Grant Scheme Award 2014/15 North Coast & Cumbrae Area Committee Amount Allocated 2013/14: 11,640 Amount Allocated 2014/15: 11,474 Group/Organisation Ref No. Client Group Town/Area Purpose of Grant Amount Balance 50% CDGS 11, ,737 St Columba Experience 1 Community / Cultural Largs Leafet printing / brochure pub , , Largs Community Council 6 Community / Safety Largs Set up Community Res. Team 1, , , The Rainbow Drop In Group 4 Additional Needs Largs Equip & Materials, hall hire 1, , , Largs & Dist Historical Soc 5 Community / Cultural Largs Computer, software, DVD combi 1, , , Pupils Out of School Care 8 Young people / care Largs School holidays activities 1, , Largs Events 2 Community Largs Family Fun Day , Largs & Dist. Horticultural 3 Community Largs Flower Show , Largs Viking Festival 7 Community Largs Staging hire plus sound & MC 1, , Joint NA Elderly Forum 9 Older People Largs General running costs ,

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9 URGENT ITEM North Coast and Cumbrae Area Committee Special Meeting 13 August 2014 Community Development Grant Scheme Award 2014/15 Applications from Organisations seeking Financial Assistance Ardrossan, Arran, Saltcoats, Stevenston Special Meeting Organisation Purpose of Grant Amount Amount Comments Requested Recommended Firth of Clyde Coastal Rowing Club Meeting place: Largs Marina Established: Constituted in 2012 Numbers attending: 40 Balance in bank: 2, Past awards: 0 Costs towards Largs Regatta to be held on 23 and 24 August Rescue safety cover and buoyage VHF communication Publicity Travel contribution to participating clubs Prize/trophies Entry to Regatta 10/vessel Closing event for all participants Total cost of project - 2,975 2,975 1,500 It is not normal for the Committee to fund travel contribution to participating clubs or entry to Regatta. This should be funded through the club s own funds or the participants. The club hope to attract between other rowing clubs to this event which averages 15 crew per skiff. This will have an economic impact on local businesses. The club will be hosting a Come and Try event where members of the public can take part in rowing which will attract new members to the club. The expenditure will enable the club to purchase the necessary equipment of: Rescue safety cover and buoyage VHF Communication Publicity costs Prizes/trophies towards closing event. 9

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11 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS SCHEME ASSESSMENT FORM 1. Reporting Officer: Bernadette Anderson 2. Department: Community Development Telephone No: SECTION 1 - Details of Group/Organisation 3. Name of Group/Organisation: Firth of Clyde Coastal Rowing Club 4. Date of Officer s Visit: 11 August 2014 (telephone) 5. Are you satisfied that the details contained in the Grant Application are accurate? Yes 6. Is the proposal a realistic undertaking for the group? Yes 7. Does the Group carry appropriate Insurance for this Project? Yes 8. Does group attendance concur with Application? Yes 9. Does this organisation cater for under the age of 16 years for No more than 2 hours and more than 6 times per year? If YES, is it registered with the Care Commission under the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001? *Yes/No; if NO explain why If NO, explain why: 10. Does the expenditure meet the Community Development Grant Funding Criteria? Yes *Delete as appropriate 11

12 SECTION 2 - Criteria for Assessment 11. In which way does this application address Council priorities? Adults and older people in North Ayrshire in North Ayrshire live healthier and more active lives: People are more active more often. Mental wellbeing is improved. 12. How will the expenditure develop the group/organisation and benefit the Local Community? The expenditure will develop the group by promoting this sport and provide positive health benefits to participants. The club hope to attract from other rowing clubs to this event and this averages at 15 crew per skiff, which will have a positive impact on the local economy. 13. How does the application show innovation or development? Rowing Regattas provide an excellent spectator sport and on the Sunday they will be hosting a Come and Try event where members of the public can take part in rowing which will attract new members to the club. 14. Overall assessment: The club are in discussion with the Scottish Coastal Rowing Association about growing this inaugural event into a national one. The club hosted a small Regatta last year as part of the Viking Festival alongside putting on a wood carving and boat building exhibition. This has proved to be a very popular event. SECTION 3 - Details of Proposed Expenditure 15. Amount Requested: 2, Group s Contribution 0 SECTION 4 - Recommendation 17. Support Application Yes 18. Defer Yes/No Reason: 19. Amount Recommended: 1,500 12

13 Give reasons: The criteria for the Community Development Grant Scheme does not normally support travel contribution to other clubs or entry fees by others. The recommended will go towards the cost of: rescue/safety cover and buoyage; VHF communication; publicity; prize/trophies; closing event for participants. Signature: Bernadette Anderson Date 12 August