Decision

The Cllr Tristan Ashby has decided to approve £10,000 in grant awards for two community projects in Breckland.

Analysis

outcome: The grant awards totalling £10,000 for Caring Together Charity Swaffham and Thetford Vineyard Church are approved.

summary: The decision is whether to release funds from the Inspiring Communities Match Funding Grant Scheme for two specific projects.

topline: The Cllr Tristan Ashby has decided to approve £10,000 in grant awards for two community projects in Breckland.

reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it aligns with the priorities of Breckland Council's Inspiring Communities programme and the Breckland Health and Wellbeing partnership.

affected_stakeholders: ["Caring Together Charity Swaffham", "Thetford Vineyard Church", "Breckland Council", "Breckland Health and Wellbeing partnership", "Residents of Breckland"]

contentiousness_score: 2

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.breckland.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2491

Decision Maker: Cllr Tristan Ashby, Executive Member for Health and Communities

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To consider the Authorisation to Release Funds from the Inspiring Communities Match Funding Grant Scheme - August 2025

Content: To consider the Authorisation to Release Funds from the Inspiring Communities Match Funding Grant Scheme - August 2025 That the following grant awards totalling £10,000 are approved:   ·        Caring Together Charity Swaffham £5000 - To deliver BACP-accredited counselling for unpaid family carers living in Breckland.   ·        Thetford Vineyard Church £5000 - To contribute to the operating costs of the Growkids project in Thetford.   The recommended awards demonstrate their alignment to the priorities of Breckland Council’s Inspiring Communities programme and the Breckland Health and Wellbeing partnership, whose outcomes are to enhance the health and wellbeing of Breckland’s residents by reducing health inequalities.   Inspiring Communities Priorities: To address vulnerability and work with the most disadvantaged members of our communities to improve their life chances, with a focus on: ·        Domestic abuse ·        Mental health ·        Social isolation and loneliness ·        Early intervention projects which prevent escalation into crisis   Breckland Health and Wellbeing Priorities: ·        Prevent cardiovascular disease ·        Improve mental health ·        Tackle issues arising from alcohol dependency and other alcohol related concerns   These awards will be used to establish new or strengthen existing community provision for care and support.   1)     To approve the grant funding. 2)     To not approve the grant funding.

Date of Decision: September 1, 2025