Decision
Analysis
outcome: Grant funding of £117,200 has been approved, with £67,220 for service delivery and £50,000 as a flexible fund to support clients.
summary: The decision involves awarding grant funding to Kineara for providing services to Homes for Ukraine guests to access accommodation in the private rented sector.
topline: The Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees has decided to award grant funding to Kineara for services to Homes for Ukraine guests.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious due to the allocation of public funds and potential concerns about the impact on local resources and services.
affected_stakeholders: ["Homes for Ukraine guests", "Kineara", "Local residents", "Private landlords"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://moderngov.southwark.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=8400
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: Award of grant funding
Content: Award of grant funding That the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education & Refugees: 1. Approves the award of grant funding to Kineara for the period of 1 year to cover the cost of providing services to Homes for Ukraine guests to enable their access to accommodation within the private rented sector. 2. Notes that the grant comprises £67,220 for service delivery and £50,000 as a flexible fund to support clients with deposits, first month’s rent, and landlord incentives. The total grant amount is £117,200.
Date of Decision: August 14, 2025