URL: https://democracy.stratford.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4137

Decision Maker: Head of Housing, Revenues and Customer Services

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: That the District Council award through grant funding £36,666 to Citizens Advice South Warwickshire for a contribution towards their core services.   Stratford-on-Avon District Council has a long-standing commitment to fund Citizens Advice South Warwickshire.   Citizens Advice South Warwickshire is a charity operating within the district and delivering free confidential and impartial advice on a range of subjects including housing, benefits, debt, fuel poverty, education, law & rights and health. Their help is available to everyone in the community.   CASW is a key partner, and their activities are aligned to the Growing Opportunities Plan 2026-29. The Council has historically supported CASW by contributing towards its core costs.   From CASW’s Q3 report for 25-26 they have supported residents to manage £1,039,807 of debt, gain £1,177,947 and write off £226,094 of debt.   Several factors have been taken into account and the following has been considered in reaching this decision:   Whether the budget allows for these grant awards. Whether the organisation is appropriately qualified to undertake this work. Whether these organisations delivered this work within the district and effectively with the 2025/26 award. Whether this work is aligned with the Growing Opportunities and Council Plans. Whether a need exists for this activity and spending.   The answer to all of these questions is ‘yes’.  

Date of Decision: March 11, 2026