Agenda item

Report of the Chief Grants Officer.

The Chief Grants Officer introduced a progress report on social investment activity within the Corporation. Members noted and endorsed the proposed strategy away-day later in the year to examine investment priorities, appetite for risk, and discuss product development and market building. The Chairman proposed external advisors and experts in the social investment field be invited to participate, and asked Board Members to think of innovative ideas to develop the work of the Social Investment Board or the market in general.

In response to a Member’s query, the Chief Grants Officer confirmed that discussions with Livery Companies were ongoing, and Members agreed that those interested be invited to attend the away day.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.