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AGENDA

Ordinary meeting of the

 

Community Investment Funding Panel

 

Friday 5 October 2018

Commencing at 9.30a.m.

Ruma Marama

Civic House

110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson

 

Pat Dougherty

Chief Executive

 

Membership: Group Manager Community Services Roger Ball (Chairperson), Graeme Thomas, Rachel Saunders, Susan Hawthorne and Katy Steele

Quorum: 3

 

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5 October 2018

 

 

Page No.

 

1.       Apologies

Nil

2.       Confirmation of Order of Business

3.       Interests

3.1       Updates to the Interests Register

3.2       Identify any conflicts of interest in the agenda

4.       Confirmation of Minutes

4.1       29 June 2018                                                                           5 - 14

Document number M3592

Recommendation

That the Community Investment Funding Panel

Confirms the minutes of the meeting of the Community Investment Funding Panel, held on 29 June 2018, as a true and correct record.   

5.       2018/19 Community Investment Fund Grant Allocation Additional Information            15 - 23

Document number R9730

Recommendation

That the Community Investment Funding Panel

Receives the report 2018/19 Community Investment Fund Grant Allocation Additional Information (R9730) and its attachments (A2059246, A1901972).

 

6.       2018/19 Community Investment Funding Grants Allocation                                      24 - 25

Document number R9719

Recommendation

That the Community Investment Funding Panel

Receives the report 2018/19 Community Investment Funding Grants Allocation  (R9719) and its attachment (A1833444); and

Approves funding for the Community Investment Fund agreement applications as agreed at this meeting and as listed on Attachment A1833444.

       

 

 Note:

·             Morning tea will be provided. (delete as appropriate)

 

 

  


UNCONFIRMEDCommunity Investment Funding Panel Minutes - 29 June 2018

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Community Investment Funding Panel

Held in the Council Chamber, Civic House, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson

On Friday 29 June 2018, commencing at 9.39a.m.

 

Present:               Members R Ball (Chairperson), G Thomas, R Saunders, S Hawthorne, K Steele and Co-opted member Hannah Johnson.

In Attendance:     Manager Community Partnerships (M Preston-Thomas), Community Contracts Advisor (N Gausel), Community Partnerships Adviser (S Stiles), Community Partnerships Adviser (R Large) and Governance Adviser (E Stephenson)

Apologies :           Anna Fay (Co-opted member)

 

 

1.       Apologies

         

Resolved CIF/2018/007

That the Community Investment Funding Panel

            Receives and accepts the apologies from Co-opted Member Anna Fay for attendance.

Thomas/Hawthorne                                                                         Carried

           

2.       Confirmation of Order of Business

            There was no change to the order of business.

3.       Interests

            There were no updates to the Interests Register. The following interests with items on the agenda were declared and the members left the room for the relevant items:

·        Susan Hawthorne – 7.14 - Nelson Enterprise Loans

·        Rachel Saunders – 7.6 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson Tasman

·        Katy Steele – 7.1 - Adult Learning Support , 7.2 - Age Concern Nelson Tasman Incorporated,  7.35 - Volunteer Nelson and 7.18/19 - Nelson Tasman Housing Trust

·        Graeme Thomas – 7.7 - Citizens Advice Bureau Nelson.

4.       Public Forum 

            There was no public forum.

5.       Confirmation of Minutes

5.1       4 October 2017

                Document number M2980, agenda pages 5 - 17 refer.

Resolved CIF/2018/008

That the Community Investment Funding Panel

            Confirms the minutes of the meeting of the Community Investment Funding Panel, held on 4 October 2017, as a true and correct record.

Saunders/Steele                                                                              Carried

  

6.       Information for the 2018/19 Community Investment Agreement Allocation Meeting

            Document number R9436, agenda pages 18 - 35 refer.

            Community Contracts Advisor, Nicola Gausel, presented an overview of applications and noted the total fund for disbursement was $268,636.

Resolved CIF/2018/009

That the Community Investment Funding Panel

            Receives the report Information for the 2018/19 Community Investment Agreement Allocation Meeting (R9436);  and its attachments (A1993607, A1854528, A1901972); and

            Approves that the late application from Community Art Works be included in the 2018/19 funding round; and

            Refers applications from Nelson Community Toy Library, Safeguarding Children and White House to the 2018/19 Community Investment Funding Panel small grant funding round.

Hawthorne/Steele                                                                           Carried

 

7        2018/19 Community Investment Fund Agreement Applications Funding Allocation

            Katy Steele had declared an interest in Items 7.1 and 7.2 and left the meeting at 9.59 a.m.

7.1       Adult Learning Support – request $9,378.51

            Literacy and numeracy-based tuition for adults who are eligible for insufficient government funding.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $5,000 over three years, noting that demand for funding exceeded available budget

7.2       Age Concern Nelson Tasman Incorporated – request $15,000

            Helping build friendships and community connections for the over 65s across Nelson Tasman.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $6,000 over three years, noting that demand for funding exceeded available budget

            Katy Steele returned to the meeting at 10.04a.m.

7.3       All Saints Anglican Church, Nelson – request $7,000

            Full meals so that no one in central Nelson need be hungry or lonely at lunchtime.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $4,000 over three years, noting that demand for funding exceeded available budget

7.4       Alzheimer’s Society Nelson Incorporated– request $8,381

            Monthly information, supports and social groups for people living with dementia in the Nelson Community.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $3,000 over three years, noting that demand for funding exceeded available budget

7.5       Annesbrook Community Trust – request $20,000

            24/7 Youth Work and Shine

            It was agreed that the application be declined on the basis that there were limited funds available and the high contestable nature of the fund

            Rachel Saunders had declared an interest in Item 7.6 and left the meeting at 10.14a.m.


 

7.6       Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson Tasman – request $10,000

            Recruitment, training, supervision and support of volunteer mentors, young people and their families.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $10,000 over three years

            Rachel Saunders returned to the meeting at 10.17a.m.

            Graeme Thomas had declared an interest in Item 7.7 and left the meeting at 10.17 a.m.

7.7       Citizens Advice Bureau Nelson Tasman – request $5,000

            Wages, telephone, internet and general office expenses.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $4,000 over three years, noting that demand for funding exceeded available budget

            Graeme Thomas returned to the meeting at 10.19a.m.

7.8       Community Art Works – request $15,000 (two years)

            Providing and staffing a creative space.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $10,000 over two years, noting that demand for funding exceeded available budget

7.9       Fostering Kids New Zealand – request $4,000

            One day Hui/workshop open to its foster caregivers and professionals.

            It was agreed that the application be declined on the basis that there were limited funds available and the high contestable nature of the fund

7.10     Life Linc Nelson Incorporated – request $17,000

            Low cost counselling services for individuals, couples and groups operating in Nelson City.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $6,000 over three years, noting that demand for funding exceeded available budget

7.11     Male Room Incorporated – request $14,400

            Exploring options for homeless men to gain shelter and to best access services.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $9,000 over three years, noting that demand for funding exceeded available budget


 

 

7.12     Neighbourhood Support Nelson – request $15,000

            To set up and support Neighbourhood Support groups and foster community cohesion and resilience.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $7,000 over three years, noting that demand for funding exceeded available budget

7.13     Nelson Civic Choir Incorporated – request $2,600

            Funding for the choir’s venue, conductor and accompanist fees.

            It was agreed that the request be declined on the basis that the application did not align closely with the priorities and funding criteria

            Susan Hawthorne had declared an interest in item 7.14 and left the meeting at 10.38a.m.

7.14     Nelson Enterprise Loan Trust (NELT) – request $10,000 (one year)

            Administrative funding support for NELT.

            It was agreed that the request be declined on the basis that the application did not align closely with the priorities and funding criteria 

            The meeting was adjourned at 10.39a.m. and reconvened at 10.51a.m., at which time Susan Hawthorne returned to the meeting. 

7.15     Nelson Environment Centre – request $25,000

            Kai Rescue has diverted over 80 tonnes of edible food to those needing food, via existing charities.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $8,000 over three years, noting that demand for funding exceeded available budget

7.16     Nelson Multicultural Council – request $7,520

            To understand and implement the concepts and dimensions involved in intercultural communication.

            It was agreed that the request be declined on the basis that the application did not align closely with the priorities and funding criteria

7.17     Nelson Multicultural Council, Partnership application – request $34,174

            A Community Navigator to engage with and support newcomer children and families.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $30,000 over three years, noting that demand for funding exceeded available budget

            Katy Steele had declared an interest in item 7.18 and left the meeting at 11.13a.m.

7.18     Nelson Tasman Housing Trust – request $4,000

            To provide housing advice for people in need, and build accurate data on local housing needs.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $4,000 for three years

7.19     Nelson Tasman Housing Trust, partnership application – request $16,000 (two years)

            To devise a business case for NTHT, HNZC and NCC partnership to regenerate Stoke Orchard housing estate.

            It was agreed that the request be declined on the basis that the application did not align closely with the priorities and funding criteria 

            Katy Steele returned to the meeting at 11.14a.m.

7.20     Nelson Whakatu MenzShed – request $20,700 (one year)

            Establishing the Reliance Building as a MenzShed base for workshop, social and wellbeing activities.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $10,000 for one year, noting that demand for funding exceeded available budget

7.21     Nelson Women’s and Children’s Refuge – Nga Wahine Tamariki Punanga o Whakatu – request $12,000 (2 years)

            Education Programmes, advocacy for children and young people who have experienced domestic violence.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $10,000 for two years, noting that demand for funding exceeded available budget

7.22     Nelson Women’s Centre – request $6,000

            Practical social work, advocacy and counselling services for women and their children.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $5,000 for three years, noting that demand for funding exceeded available budget

7.23     Perinatal Support Nelson Incorporated – request $11,000

            Confidential and professional counselling for women/mothers in need.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $6,000 for three years, noting that demand for funding exceeded available budget

7.24     Q-Youth Incorporated – request $14,000

            Our fledglings, our young people, take to the skies knowing who they are and where they belong.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $7,000 for three years, noting that demand for funding exceeded available budget

7.25     Royal New Zealand Plunket Trust – request $6,000

            PEPE provides information about parenting during the different stages of a child’s early development.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $6,000 for three years

7.26     St Stephens Community Church – request $20,290

            Supporting people in need through one-to-one support, practical help and connecting them with others.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $5,000 for three years, noting that demand for funding exceeded available budget and encouraged St Stephens Community Church to partner with Tahunanui Community Centre Incorporated for the next application for funding

7.27     SVS-Living Safe – request $3,500

            To increase safety for young people addressing youth violence and anger for 10 – 17 year olds.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $3,500 for three years

7.28     Tahunanui Community Centre Incorporated – request $40,000

            A community hub that hosts a wide range of programmes, activities and community building events.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $20,000 for three years, noting that demand for funding exceeded available budget and encouraged Tahunanui Community Centre Incorporated to partner with St Stephens Community Church for the next application for funding


 

7.29     The Nelson ARK – request $12,561

            Animal assisted therapy programmes to build skills and connections across generations and species.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $6,000 for three years, noting that demand for funding exceeded available budget

7.30     The Open Home Foundation of New Zealand – request $20,000

            Recruitment, training and supporting foster parents, who care for vulnerable children.

            It was agreed that the request be declined on the basis that the application did not align closely with the priorities and funding criteria

7.31     The Stoke Community Centre Incorporated – request $6,397

            To provide a special meal and entertainment for the elderly in our community.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $3,000 for three years, noting that demand for funding exceeded available budget

7.32     The Tasman Broadcasting Trust T/A Fresh FM – request $12,000

            Programmes to engage, express and empower the community on six key obstacles to personal well-being.

            It was agreed that the application be declined on the basis that there were limited funds available and the fund was highly contested

7.33     Victim Support – request $6,000 (one year)

            Victim Support’s Service Coordinator in Nelson assists Nelson people to build a resilient community.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $6,000 for one year

7.34     Victory Community Centre – request $29,016

            To enhance its existing operational capacity.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $15,000 for three years, noting that demand for funding exceeded available budget

            Katy Steele had declared an interest in item 7.35 and left the meeting at 11.46a.m.


 

7.35     Volunteer Nelson partnership application – request $25,454 (over three years - $8,484.66 in the first year)

            To enhance social integration of culturally diverse migrants through a volunteering programme.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $6,000 (with no CPI) for three years, noting that demand for funding exceeded available budget

7.36     Volunteer Nelson – request $26,713.33

            To grow volunteering for people 60+ in age, and young people between the ages of 12 to 24 years.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $8,000 (with no CPI) for three years, noting that demand for funding exceeded available budget

            Katy Steele returned to the meeting at 11.55a.m.

7.37     Whakatu Te Korowai Manaakitanga Trust – request $40,000

            To work within Nelson community yet FOCUSING on STOKE to give education/support to empower whanau.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $15,000 for three years, noting that demand for funding exceeded available budget

7.38     Whanake Youth – request $50,000

            To empower and enable young people living in Stoke.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $20,000 for one year on the basis that Whanake Youth reapply next year, once it has established a track record

7.39     Whenua Iti Outdoors – request $27,600

            Tailored opportunities for Nelson youth to access a range of outdoor recreation adventure programmes.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $6,000 for three years, noting that demand for funding exceeded available budget                            

7.40     Wilderness Canoe Journeys – request $16,000

            Taking people on canoe journeys into Nelson’s stunning environment as a means of adventure therapy.

            The Panel agreed to provide a grant of $4,500 for three years, noting that demand for funding exceeded available budget                        

            Document number R9439, agenda pages 36 - 91 refer.

Resolved CIF/2018/010

That the Community Investment Funding Panel

            Receives the report 2018/19 Community Investment Fund Agreement Applications Funding Allocation (R9439) and its attachment (A1993686); and

            Approves funding for the Community Investment Fund applications as agreed at this meeting, from applications contained in (A1854528).

 

Hawthorne/Saunders                                                                       Carried

        

           

           

 

There being no further business the meeting ended at 12.35p.m.

 

Confirmed as a correct record of proceedings:

 

 

 

            Chairperson                            Date

     

 


 

Item 6: 2018/19 Community Investment Fund Grant Allocation Additional Information

 

Community Investment Funding Panel

5 October 2018

 

 

REPORT R9730

2018/19 Community Investment Fund Grant Allocation Additional Information

     

 

1.       Purpose of Report

1.1       To provide additional information to the Community Investment Funding Panel.

 

 

 

2.       Recommendation

That the Community Investment Funding Panel

Receives the report 2018/19 Community Investment Fund Grant Allocation Additional Information (R9730) and its attachments (A2059246, A1901972).

 

 

 

 

Author:           Nicola Gausel, Community Contracts Adviser

Attachments

Attachment 1:    A2059246 - Memo to Panel

Attachment 2:    A1901972 - Guidelines

   


 

Item 6: 2018/19 Community Investment Fund Grant Allocation Additional Information: Attachment 1

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Item 7: 2018/19 Community Investment Funding Grants Allocation

 

Community Investment Funding Panel

5 October 2018

 

 

REPORT R9719

2018/19 Community Investment Funding Grants Allocation

     

 

1.       Purpose of Report

1.1       To allocate the Community Investment Funding grants for 2018/19.

 

 

 

2.       Recommendation

That the Community Investment Funding Panel

Receives the report 2018/19 Community Investment Funding Grants Allocation  (R9719) and its attachment (A1833444); and

Approves funding for the Community Investment Fund agreement applications as agreed at this meeting and as listed on Attachment A1833444.

 

 

 

Author:           Nicola Gausel, Community Contracts Adviser

Attachments

Attachment 1:    A1833444 - Applications and Assessments

   


 

Item 7: 2018/19 Community Investment Funding Grants Allocation: Attachment 1

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