Agenda item

Report of the Chief Grants Officer.

The Committee received the regular progress report of the Chief Grants Officer and discussed the updates provided.

Strategic Review Update

Members noted that the latest draft of the Strategy had been circulated and any further comments were welcome. The Chief Grants Officer advised that the implementation strategy would be developed in detail in the coming months. Part of this would be how to commit City Bridge Trust to extend its current activities to beyond that of simply grant-making (the total asset approach) and, therefore, the Committee’s Terms of Reference would be reviewed.

Lord Mayor’s Show 2017

Officers confirmed the arrangements for the Lord Mayor’s Show CBT float, and it was noted that interest from any Members who wanted to be involved was welcomed.

Human Resources Team Update

·         Head of Philanthropy Strategy – the Chief Grants Officer advised that interviews were underway and Members would likely be updated electronically before the next meeting.

·         Grants Administrator - the Chief Grants Officer advised that Grants Administrator Becky Green would be going down to two days a week at the Trust from next week, and an offer had been made for a new member of staff on a 12 month fixed term.

·         Social Investment Fund Associate - the Chief Grants Officer advised that the closing date for applications was 19th June.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.