Agenda item

Report of the Chief Grants Officer.

The Chief Grants Officer reported meetings which officers had attended since December 2012. In response to a query from Members, the Chief Grants Officer stated that a meeting had been held with Triodos Bank and Bristol Together Community Interest Company. Officers had discussed a possible housing-based social investment product in the Midlands, and this was now being investigated.

Officers reported that a meeting had been held with Social Finance Ltd to discuss a possible product in the field of health and social care. The Chairman and officers had also met with Berenberg Bank and discussed the Impact Venture UK Fund. Berenberg gave an interesting presentation and overview of their history and activities.

RECEIVED: Members noted the report.