Agenda item

Report of the Managing Director of BHE

The Board considered a report of the Managing Director of BHE seeking agreement for an Alliance Partnership, with a grant of £1.5 million towards a new programme run by the Baring Foundation to promote and develop the use of human rights-based approaches for London-focused civil society organisations, using international and domestic human rights laws to support practical, real-world protections for individuals and communities facing discrimination and disadvantage. The Board noted that the proposals had been endorsed by the Grants Committee at its meeting on 5 December 2022 and recommended to this Board for approval.

RESOLVED - That the Bridge House Estates Board, in the discharge of functions for the City Corporation as Trustee of Bridge House Estates (charity no. 1035628) and solely in the charity’s best interests, agree the Alliance Partnership and grant of £1.5 million over five years to the Baring Foundation, as per the terms recommended by the Grants Committee.