Agenda item

Report of the Chief Grants Officer.

Members considered a report of the Head of Grants regarding the City Educational Trust Fund and City of London Corporation Combined Education Charity.

Both Members and officers were disappointed that the City was not in a position to make any awards in 2020 but that this decision was necessary to enable the charities to recoup income for 2021.

Following a question, Members were assured that applications would be directed to other funds and sources of support. There was a lot available and applicants would also be encouraged to reapply next year.

RESOLVED, that

·         the Central Grants Programme eligibility criteria be noted;

·         the budget be noted and the closing of the Education and Employment Programme of the Central Grants Programme until April 2021 be approved.

·         the recommendation to reject all of the applications received to the April 2020 round of the Education and Employment Programme, be approved.