Issue - meetings

The Executive received an application for a capital grant from Woking United Reformed Church towards the final phase of its extensive refurbishment programme.

Councillor Forster stated that he would be in favour of supporting the application received from the Woking United Reformed Church due to the good work undertaken in the community such as assisting refugees and carrying out youth work.  It was stated that the Church had applied for, and been awarded, capital funding of £25,000 last year as it had broken down its building projects into phases, and this element represented the final phase.  Councillor Forster urged the Executive to agree a grant award to support the application.

Councillor Ashall advised that the Church was awarded a significant grant last year and the recommendation before the Executive was not a reflection on the Church itself, and the good work undertaken in the community had been noted.  The Executive agreed the recommendation as set out in the report.

RESOLVED

That no grant be awarded.

Reason:   In light of the Council’s current financial situation, and taking into account the support awarded for the current financial year, a further contribution of £20,000 towards the project cannot be justified.