URL: https://moderngov.fareham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2672

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This report presents an application for funding under the Council’s Community Funding Programme.     An application to the Community Fund has been received from Artcycle CIC for £315.05 from the Community Fund for the purchase of junk collecting equipment, safety wear and reusable promotional material.   Artcycle CIC use junk to create artwork projects such as bags and decorations within their community workshops. They are based at AFC Portchester, are in their first year of operating and at the time of their initial application had held 4 community junk workshops with very positive feedback, affirming social value and educational enrichment. The additional equipment will allow them to continue the junk workshops for the future.   They have initiated outreach with five local headteachers and have been raising awareness through AFC Portchester members and attendees. They intend to work closely with local charities, local children’s groups, home-school networks and social care within Councils to ensure their workshops are able to be accessed by those that would benefit most.   The junk workshops cost between £10-20 for a 3hr workshop which covers tuition staff, room hire, materials and tools. This is exceptionally good value when comparing to other, less environmentally aware art-based activities and reflects the CIC’s non-profit making approach.    The CIC will also be holding free community workshops for promotion.   In the regular workshops there will be free spaces available to families who have financial struggles and these referrals will be assessed in line with their ‘free of charge’ spaces policy.   Artcycle CIC are looking for £315.05 from the Community Fund. They will be funding the operating cost of first aid training which costs an additional £200.   As of 28 June 2025, Artcycle CIC held £194.80 in their accounts. The organisation has been set up for less than a year and therefore have no complete annual accounts to show.   Ward Councillor, Councillor Nother supports Artcycle CIC’s application. Ward Councillor, Councillor P Whittle raised concerns about the application in respect to the need for this further equipment.

Content: This report presents an application for funding under the Council’s Community Funding Programme.     An application to the Community Fund has been received from Artcycle CIC for £315.05 from the Community Fund for the purchase of junk collecting equipment, safety wear and reusable promotional material.   Artcycle CIC use junk to create artwork projects such as bags and decorations within their community workshops. They are based at AFC Portchester, are in their first year of operating and at the time of their initial application had held 4 community junk workshops with very positive feedback, affirming social value and educational enrichment. The additional equipment will allow them to continue the junk workshops for the future.   They have initiated outreach with five local headteachers and have been raising awareness through AFC Portchester members and attendees. They intend to work closely with local charities, local children’s groups, home-school networks and social care within Councils to ensure their workshops are able to be accessed by those that would benefit most.   The junk workshops cost between £10-20 for a 3hr workshop which covers tuition staff, room hire, materials and tools. This is exceptionally good value when comparing to other, less environmentally aware art-based activities and reflects the CIC’s non-profit making approach.    The CIC will also be holding free community workshops for promotion.   In the regular workshops there will be free spaces available to families who have financial struggles and these referrals will be assessed in line with their ‘free of charge’ spaces policy.   Artcycle CIC are looking for £315.05 from the Community Fund. They will be funding the operating cost of first aid training which costs an additional £200.   As of 28 June 2025, Artcycle CIC held £194.80 in their accounts. The organisation has been set up for less than a year and therefore have no complete annual accounts to show.   Ward Councillor, Councillor Nother supports Artcycle CIC’s application. Ward Councillor, Councillor P Whittle raised concerns about the application in respect to the need for this further equipment. RESOLVED that the Executive Member for Leisure and Community approve the application to award £315.05 from the Community Fund.  

Date of Decision: July 31, 2025