Agenda item

Members considered the recommendations of the Chief Grants Officer regarding applications for grants from the City Educational Trust Fund. In response to a request from Members, the Chief Grants Officer agreed to amend the eligibility criteria to make clear that grants of up to £25,000 would be considered.

RESOLVED, that Members,

·         Approve a £17,000 grant to The Friends of the Guildhall Art Gallery (1115269).

·         Approve a £10,900 grant to Inspire! New Hackney Education Business Partnership Ltd (1111037).

·         Approve a £10,825 grant to Queen Mary University of London (exempt charity).

·         Approve a £25,000 grant to Raines Foundation School (14294).

·         Note the applications recommended for rejection,

o   Willow Brook Primary

o   Greenleaf Primary School.

·         Request that the existing Grants Policy and Funding Eligibility Criteria governing the City of London Corporation City Educational Trust Fund (290840) be amended in line with comments made by Members, and submitted to the Community and Children’s Services Committee for consultation, and the Education Board for approval.