Minutes of Community Grants Subcommittee Meeting

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HASTINGS DISTRICT COUNCIL

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE Community Grants Subcommittee

HELD IN THE Council Chamber, Ground Floor, Civic Administration Building, Lyndon Road East, Hastings ON

Monday, 20 May 2019 AT 9.00am AND RECONVENED ON THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2019 AT 9.00AM

Present: Councillor Dixon (Chair)

Councillors Barber, Harvey, Lawson, Schollum and Watkins.

ALSO Present: Social and Youth Development Manager (Ms D Elers)

Community Grants Advisor (Mr K Carter)

Committee Secretary (Mrs C Hunt)

AS REQUIRED: Megan Williams and Lara Shar (Radio Kidnappers); Nicola Kenny (Robotics and Computer Science in Schools Educational Trust); Les McIver (Age Concern, Havelock North); Tristram and Bernadette Ingram (Muscular Dystrophy Association); Beth Riley (HB Rescue Helicopter Trust); Moira McGarva-Ratapu (Pursuit Limited); Dairne Withers (Brain Injury Association (HB) Inc; Andrew Reyngoud, (Flaxmere Baptist Church Community Trust; Chris Gray (Hastings Menzshed Trust); Gwynn John (Youth Development Trust Hawkes Bay); Marielle Haringa and Jay (Environment Centre Hawke’s Bay); Sally Jackson (HB A&P Society); Patricia Small (Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Hawke’s Bay); Carolynne Riley (Hastings Hearing); Craig Riddiford (Hastings Business Association); Deborah Grace (Citizens Advice Bureau); Richard Kettle (Birchleigh Polo School); Ken Laurie, (Waimarama Surf Club); Zack Makaore (Te Taitimu Trust); Lisa Bentley and Margot Wilson (Heretaunga Womens Centre); Janice Zachan (Red Cross); Judith Goldsack/Peter Snelling, (Nourished for Nil); Leanne Collins (Volunteering Hawke’s Bay); Peter Dunkerley (HB Digital Archives Trust); Shayne Jeffares (Kidz need Dadz Charitable Trust); Julie Campbell and Linda Kaye (Presbyterian Support – Enliven); Yvonne Dicky and Teresa Crilley (Budget First Incorporated); Ros Rowe, Sandy Doony and Holly-Leigh Horsfall (Leg Up Trust); Michelle Roberts (Roberts Education & Training); Julie and Chris Lambourn (St Andrews Presbyterian Church); Jane Mackersey (Havelock North Business Assn); John McNeil (No. 11 Squadron District of Hastings Air Training Corps); Sandy Speeden (Growing Through Grief HB); Deborah Biggs (Age Concern Hastings); Kellie Jensen (Hastings Art & Culture Trust); Ruth Simon (Tango Me Whereo); Susan Kitson and Craig McDougall (HB Youth Trust); Te Aranga Marae; Barbara Walker, (Interchurch Council for Hospital Chaplaincy); Margot Wilson and Barbara Brookfield (Landmarks Trust); Bronwyn Harman (Hastings Women’s Refuge); Anna Pierard (Prima Volta); Traci Tuimaseve (Flaxmere Planning Committee); Ana Apatu, (Wharariki (Flax) Trust); Desiree Cornelissen (4YouthNz); and Sue Robson, (Disability Resource Centre (HB) Trust) and Te Ohomauri Barlow and Tash Haronga (Insolidarity Charitable Trust Tu Mai Awa)

1. Apologies

There were no apologies.

2. Conflicts of Interest

Councillor Schollum – Application No. 56 Landmarks Trust

3. Confirmation of Minutes

Councillor Watkins/Councillor Dixon

That the minutes of the Community Grants Subcommittee Meeting held Thursday 16 May 2018 and reconvened on 17 May 2018 be confirmed as a true and correct record and be adopted.

CARRIED

2019 Annual Contestable Funding Round

(Document 19/356)

The Chair advised that the annual budget for contestable grants was $245,500 and that 68 grant applications had been received requesting a funding total of 1,153,067.34. The application requests totalled $907,567.34 over the budget allocation.

It was noted that one applicant (Application No. 44, Roberts Education and Training Limited) had applied for $370,000.00. There was currently no cap to the amount an applicant could apply for.

The Subcommittee then heard presentations from the following applicants in support of their applications.

	Application No. 1 – Megan Williams and Lara Shar, Radio Kidnappers Charitable Trust spoke to their application requesting funding of $9,260.00 for six Community radio shows: · Intermediate School Debate challenge - upskill students on air · Womens Refuge Show – Julie Hart · On the Beat – Constable Deb Potter – what public can do to help crime · Planet Woman – Jackie Hart-Smith – creation arts and culture activities · Hindi Music Show hosted by Dhrur Dhot · Chinese Times hosted by Ming Chang Surveys were conducted on who listened to the shows on the street, by phone and also measured through downloads online.
	Application No. 3 - Nicola Kenny, Robotics and Computer Science in Schools Educational Trust (CS4S Trust) spoke to their application requesting funding of $5,165.23 to purchase equipment to form a new club focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Weekly robotic build sessions would be hosted at the Hastings Library. EIT would host any competition that was run.
	Application No. 4 – Les McIver, Age Concern Havelock North (EXPO) spoke to the application requesting funding of $9,725.00 to cover the costs of a Seniors Expo. Designed to bring products and services in one location being the Havelock North Community Centre. Forty exhibitors would present products and services aimed at families and older persons. It was anticipated that approximately 300-400 would attend the Expo.
	Application No. 5 – Les McIver, Age Concern Havelock North (Christmas) spoke to the application requesting funding of $9,630.00 for Community Christmas Day Lunches from Flaxmere through to Havelock North with free transport provided.
	Application No. 6 - Tristram Ingham, Muscular Dystrophy Association (Tuaatara/Central Region) Incorporated spoke to the application requesting funding of $10,000.00 to continue community based field work. The Association supported 46 member families enabling them to participate actively. All services to members were free.
	Application No. 8 - Beth O'Reilly, Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust spoke to the application requesting funding of $6,000.00 for the creation and distribution of a bi-annual newsletter for donors and supporters of the trust, as part of the communication strategy.
	Application No. 9 - Moira McGarva-Ratapu, Pursuit Limited displayed a powerpoint presentation (CG-14-8-00064) in support of their request for funding of $5,000.00 to increase the quality of life through employment for youth employment and the establishment of a mobile service.
	Application No. 12 - Dairne Brain Injury Association (Hawke's Bay) Incorporated spoke to the application requesting funding of $20,000.00 for ongoing costs for the local service. Applied to Napier City Council and had received funding of $400.00, the application to the Central Hawke’s Bay District Council was unsuccessful.
	Application No. 14 – Pastor Andrew Reyngoud, Flaxmere Baptist Church Community Trust spoke to the application requesting funding of $8,000.00 for for the co-ordination of the annual Christmas Cheer Food Parcel assembly and distribution to families in need in the community.
	Application No. 11 – Jenny Herbison, Epilepsy Association of New Zealand Incorporated spoke to the application requesting funding of $4,000.00 for ongoing costs for the local service.
	Application No.15 - Chris Gray, Hastings Menzshed Trust spoke to the application requesting funding of $10,000.00 to assist with providing electricity to develop their new bigger shed.
	Application No. 16 – Gwynn John, Youth Development Trust Hawkes Bay (Graham Dingle Foundation) displayed a powerpoint presentation of photos of activities (CG-14-8-00071) in support of their request for funding of $10,000 to bring the “Career Navigator Programme” to the Flaxmere College. The programme provided young people an opportunity with skills from workshops and mentoring to assist them into training, skill development and employment.
	Application No. 18 - Marielle Haringa, Sustaining Hawke’s Bay Trust displayed a powerpoint presentation (CG-14-8-00068) in support of their request for funding of $7,500.00 for a month long event and workshop programme on Sustainable Backyards.
	Application No.19 - Sally Jackson, Hawkes Bay A&P displayed a powerpoint presentation (CG-14-8-00066) in support of their request for funding of $30,000.00 towards the A&P show and Education Programmes. The Committee noted: · already funded through Hastings District Council funding programme. · Run commercial events · Accumulated funds of $5m and surplus of $233,000 · Consider them to be a commercial activity. · Events team had referred them to contestable grants
__________________________ The meeting adjourned for morning tea at 10.50am and reconvened at 11.00am __________________________
	Application No. 20 - Patricia Small, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hawkes Bay spoke to the application requesting funding of $15,000.00 for support towards a local mentoring programme for young people who faced adverse circumstances.
	Application No. 23 – Carolynne Riley, Hastings Hearing spoke to the application requesting funding of $15,000.00 for the continuation of funding education programmes. Ms Riley was accompanied by pre-school children from the Waiapu Kids Group who she delivers the programme to. Hastings Hearing received funding from the Government.
	Application No. 25 - Craig Riddiford, Hastings City Business Association spoke to the application requesting funding of $60,000.00 for funding towards night markets, pocket park entertainment, coffee with a cop, Fringe in the Stings and Santa’s Grotto to bring the community into the CBD. The night markets were held approximately 6-8 nights per year as it was 6-8 night markets per year. Unsustainable having them weekly.
	Application No. 26 - Deborah Grace, Citizens Advice Bureau, Hastings spoke to the application requesting funding of $2,806.00 for the purchase of new chairs for the Citizens Advice Bureau office.
	Application No. 27 - Richard Kettle, Birchleigh Polo School displayed a powerpoint presentation (CG-14-8-00063) in support of their application requesting funding of $5,000.00 towards a polo programme to run a Polo School programme for problem youths within the Flaxmere College community, who learn the challenges of working with horses and playing polo, in order to improve attitude and behaviour changes. Circulated at the meeting were supporting letters (COP-01-3-7-19-100) outlining the benefits of what the programme provided from participants and benefits of the polo programme.
	Application No. 28 - Ken Laurie, Waimarama Surf Life Saving Club spoke to the application requesting funding of $14,000.00 to provide lifeguard programmes and training including first aid. Jessie Broome (Educator) and Alice Sims (Rookie Lifeguard) also spoke to the Committee of their roles.
	Application No. 29 - Zack Makoare, Te Taitimu Trust displayed a powerpoint presentation (CG-14-8-00074) in support of their application requesting funding of $20,000.00 towards a twelve month youth mental health programme and wellbeing. The Trust had 80 volunteers. Mr Makoare advised that he has requested support from Ngati Kahungunu, who contributed $2,500 last year.
	Application No. 31 - Margot Wilson and Lisa Bentley, Heretaunga Womens Centre displayed a powerpoint presentation (CG-14-8-00069) in support of their application requesting funding of $18,000.00 towards the operating costs of the Centre.
	Application No. 32 – Janice Zachan, Red Cross displayed a powerpoint presentation (CG-14-8-00062) in support of their application requesting funding of $6,197.00 for equipment and consumables for the curtain bank. An application had been made to the Napier City Council for electricity charges. The District Health Board were approached but had advised they do not have funding for their activity.
	Application No. 33 - Judith Goldsack and Peter Snelling, Nourished for Nil displayed a powerpoint presentation (CG-14-8-00072) in support of their application requesting funding of $11,500.00 toward general operation costs of the programme. Council currently pays one third of the rent with other two parties. Westpac sponsorship was on the basis of three years and subject to annual review. Westpac staff came in weekly to assist.
	Application No. 34 - Leanne Collins, Volunteering Hawkes Bay spoke to the application requesting funding of $13,060.00 toward general operation costs to assist in promoting, recruiting and support volunteering to all sections in the Hastings community programme.
	Application No. 36 - Peter Dunkerley, Hawke’s Bay Digital Archives Trust spoke to the application requesting funding of $6,500 to digitise and upload the records and papers from the Hawkes Bay A&P Society.
	Application No. 38 - Shayne Jeffares, Kidz Need Dadz Charitable Trust Hawkes Bay spoke to the application requesting funding of $7,105.00 towards the printing costs and distribution of a "Blokes Book".
	Application No. 39 - Linda Kaye and Julie Campbell, Enliven - Presbyterian Support Programmes spoke to the application requesting funding of $10,000.00 for services to support older people in the community to work towards specific goals to gain quality of life – Senior Chef Programme to motivate older people to prepare and share food.
	Application No. 42 – Yvonne Dicky and Teresa Crilley, Budget First Incorporated spoke to the application requesting funding of $10,000.00 for financial literacy workshops for those in financial hardship.
	_______________________ The meeting adjourned for lunch at 12.40pm and reconvened at 1.05pm _______________________
	Application No. 43 – Ros Rowe, Sandy Dooney and Holly-Leigh Horsfall, Leg-Up Trust displayed a powerpoint presentation (CG-14-8-00061) in support of their application requesting funding of $7,000 for the continuation of the Leg Up programme for disadvantaged youth who suffer from social, behavioural and emotional problems, by teaching them how to work and communicate with horses.
	Application No. 44 - Michelle Roberts, Roberts Education And Training Limited spoke to the application requesting funding of $370,000.00 towards funding for the Ka Hikitia Female Youth Programme (young offenders programme).
	Application No. 45 - Julie and Chris Lambourn, St Andrews Presbyterian Church Hastings spoke to the application requesting funding of $10,000.00 to undertake some market research to develop a project in delivering low cost electricity.
	Application No. 46 - Jane Mackersey, Havelock North Business Association Events spoke to the application requesting funding of $25,069.00 for an events programme in Havelock North that promoted community involvement primarily the Village Street Carnival
	Application No. 48 - John McNeil, No 11 Squadron District of Hastings Air Training Corps displayed a powerpoint presentation (CG-14-8-00089) in support of their application requesting funding of $9,486.00 for ongoing expenses including camps.
	Application No. 49 - Sandy Speeden, Growing Through Grief Hawke's Bay spoke to the application requesting funding of $5,000.00 to fund grief services.
	Application No. 50 - Deborah Biggs, Age Concern Hawke's Bay Incorporated spoke to the application requesting funding of $10,000.00 for a new office administrator.
	Application No. 51 - Kellie Jensen, Hastings Art & Culture Trust displayed a powerpoint presentation (CG-14-8-00075) in support of their application requesting funding of $14,000.00 for the 2019 Edible Fashion Awards. Circulated at the meeting were testimonials from participants (CG-14-8-00079).
	Application No. 52 - Ruth Simon, Tango me Whero spoke to the application requesting funding of $2,100.00 towards funding a family friendly netball tournament.
	Application No. 13 – Susan Kitson and Craig McDougall, Hawke’s Bay Youth Trust spoke to the application requesting funding of $10,000.00 to provide part time employment for a young person at the Giants Boxing Academy.

Application No. 55 - Barbara Walker, Interchurch Council for Hospital Chaplaincy spoke to the application requesting funding of $18,000.00 for the provision of Chaplains at the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board.

Councillor Schollom having previously declared a conflict of interest withdrew from the meeting table at 2.30pm

Application No. 56 - Barbara Brookfield and Margot Wilson , Landmarks Trust spoke to the application requesting funding of $10,000.00 for the design and construction of a sculpture for a laneway off King Street in the Central Business District.

Councillor Schollom rejoined the meeting at 2.40pm

Application No. 57 - Bronwyn Harman, Marie and Tui Hastings Women's Refuge spoke to the application requesting funding of $30,000.00 to support access to a local Safe House by women and children affected by domestic violence into a supportive environment to enable them to begin to build new lives. Funding is falling, but the need is growing.

Application No. 58 - Anna Pierard, Prima Volta Charitable Trust played a Utube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zniqIc1DNlM (CG-14-8-00073) in support of their application requesting funding of $30,100.00 for the continuation and further development of Pierard Prima Volta programmes.

Application Nos. 59, 60 and 61 - Traci Tuimaseve, Flaxmere Planning Committee (driving Simulator) displayed three powerpoint presentations (CG-14-8-00077, CG-14-8-00078 and CG-14-8-00076) spoke to the three applications requesting funding of:

· $11,845.00 to fund a driving simulator for the Flaxmere Community.

· $5,805.00 for the 2019 Junior Polyfest.

· $8,630.00 for a Community Newsletter and communications.

Application No. 53 - Shelly Ann Pritchard, Te Aranga Marae Trust, spoke to the application requesting funding of $10,043.55 for the Flaxmere Boxing Academy.

Application No. 62 - Ana Apatu, Wharariki (Flax) Trust displayed a powerpoint presentation (CG-14-8-00070) in support of the application requesting funding of $30,000.00 for the continuation of the Whanau First Whanau Hard Collective project. This is a pilot project in Flaxmere and Hastings to help reduce the negative impact and prevalence of gang activity.

Application No. 65 - Desiree Cornelissen, 4YOUthNZ displayed a powerpoint presentation (CG-14-8-00065) in support of the application requesting spoke to the application requesting funding of $10,000.00 to provide weekly activities for young people.

Application No. 67 – Sue Robson, Disability Resource Centre (HB) Trustep spoke to the application requesting funding of $5,748.00 delivery of their “catwalk” project/event.

	Application No. 63 – Te Ohomauri Barlow and Tash Haronga, Insolidarity Chartiable Trust Tu Mai Awa spoke to the application requesting funding of $20,000.00 for whanau/family focused violence programme.
	This concluded the verbal presentations on applications. The Committee addressed the written applications.
		Written Application No. 68 - Selwyn Hawthorne, Centenary Legacy Trust spoke to the application requesting funding of $5,000.00 to raise funds for internships for students
		Written Application No. 54 - Wayne Tapson, Kidnappers Country Music Group had submitted a Utube link (https://youtu.be/uGj5YNhC-1g) which the Committee to viewed. Circulated at the meeting was additional supporting information (COP-01-3-7-19-101) in support of the application request for funding of $10,000.00 to support the Kidnappers country music festival and group.
		Written Application No. 2 – Adie Transon, Manawatu Prisoners Aid (PARS) had submitted an apology and was unable to speak to the application requesting funding of $5,246.00 for outreach services. PARS worked to reduce criminal activity by supporting offenders to establish lives free of crime.
		Written Application No. 37 - Emma Ward, Ngā Toi Hawke’s Bay requested funding of $23,510.00 for the 2019/20 work programme comprising operational costs toward Executive Officer employment ($4680.00), Art Reach workshops ($5830.00), public arts and culture sector huis ($500.00) and a regional Marae documentation programme ($12,500.00) .
		Written Application No. 7 - Katie Mackey, CCS Disability Action Tairawhiti Hawkes Bay Incorporated requested funding of $3,000.00 to support ten young people with disabilities.
		Written Application No. 10 - Angela Botha, English Language Partners - Hawke's Bay requested funding of $1,596.00 for English classes at the Hastings Library.
		Written Application No. 17 - Alison Bathgate, Lifelink Samaritans requested Funding of $5,000.00 towards a local 24/7 helpline.
		Written Application No. 21- Pam Francombe, Outward Bound requested funding of $17,140.00 to fund four local young people to go on an Outward Bound Programme.
		Written Application No. 22 - Nikki Draper, Parkinson’s New Zealand requested funding of $10,000.00 towards the employment of a Community Educator & Support Groups.
		Written Application No. 24 - Wenhua Yang, Learning Hawke's Bay requested Funding of $10,000.00 for cultural Events for international students and regional orientation day for international students.
		Written Application No. 30 - Renata Lehmann, Peoples Advocacy Society requested funding of $8,768.00 towards delivery of the Peoples Advocacy Service to assist people in Hastings to access their benefit entitlements, child support and housing.
		Written Application No. 35 - Sarah Reddish, Dementia Hawkes Bay requested funding of $10,000.00 for the continuation of Active Brain Programme and Stimulation Workshops.
		Written Application No. 40 - Rachel Farrell, The Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust requested funding of $5,635.61 for music therapy for those in need - wages for staff.
		Written Application No. 41- Philip Kearney, Arthritis New Zealand kaiponapona Aotearoa requested funding of $5,000.00 for the continuation of the National Help Programme.
		Written Application No. 47 - Les Hokianga, Hikoi Koutou Charitable Trust requested funding of $5,850.00 for wellness programmes for people over 60 years of age.
		Written Application No. 64 - Grant Clure, New Zealand Council of Victim Support Groups Incorporated requested funding of $4,000.00 to strengthen the local Support Worker Programme.
		Written Application No. 66 - Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind requested funding of $5,000.00 for the delivery of services to people who are blind or with low vision.
		The Chair asked members of the Subcommittee that prior to reconvening on Thursday that they prioritise and allocate funding to the applications.
		____________________ The meeting adjourned at 4.00pm and would reconvene on Thursday, 23 May 2019 at 9.00am ____________________

HASTINGS DISTRICT COUNCIL

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE Community Grants Subcommittee

HELD IN THE Council Chamber, Ground Floor, Civic Administration Building, Lyndon Road East, Hastings ON

Monday, 20 May 2019 AT 9.00am AND RECONVENED ON THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2019 AT 9.00AM

Present: Councillor Dixon (Chair)

Councillors Barber, Harvey, Lawson, Schollum and Watkins.

ALSO Present: Group Manager: Community Facilities & Programmes (Mrs A Banks)

Social and Youth Development Manager (Ms D Elers)

Community Grants Advisor (Mr K Carter)

Committee Secretary (Mrs C Hunt)

2019 Annual Contestable Funding Round (contd.)

(Document 19/356)

The Subcommittee debated and considered each application on its merits and made the following recommendations based on the outcome of these discussions.

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The meeting adjourned at 10.40am

and reconvened at 11.00am

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Councillor Dixon/Councillor Watkins

A) That the report of the Community Grants Advisor titled “2019 Annual Contestable Funding Round” dated 20/05/2019 be received.

B) That the Community Grants Subcommittee reviews the applications to the 2019 contestable funding round; and

C) That the Committee allocates the 2019 budget allocation of $245,500.00 to those applications whom it considers will best assist Council to achieve its desired Community Outcomes.

D) That the following grants from the Contestable Grants budget 2019/2020 be allocated:

1.0 APPROVED

1.1 That Radio Kidnappers (Application No. 1) be approved funding of $3,500.00 for the delivery of the Intermediate School Debate challenge and six radio programmes.

1.2 That Robotics and Computer Science in Schools Educational Trust (CS4S Trust) (Application No. 3) be approved funding of $5,165.23 to purchase equipment to form a new club focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

1.3 That Age Concern Havelock North (Expo) (Application No. 4) be approved funding of $5,000.00 to cover the costs of a Seniors Expo to be held in the Havelock North Community Centre.

1.4 That Age Concern Havelock North (Christmas) (Application No. 5) be approved funding of $9,500.00 for the Community Christmas Day lunch in Havelock North.

1.5 That Muscular Dystrophy Association (Tuaatara/Central Region) Incorporated (Application No. 6) be approved funding of $1,500.00 to continue community based field work.

1.6 That CCS Disability Action Tairawhiti Hawkes Bay Incorporated (Application No. 7) be approved funding of $1,500.00 to support young people with disabilities in the district.

1.7 That Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust (Application No. 8) be approved funding of $3,000.00 for the creation and distribution of a bi-annual newsletter for donors and supporters of the trust, as part of the communication strategy.

1.8 That Pursuit Limited (Application No. 9) be approved for funding of $5,000.00 to increase the quality of life through employment for youth employment and the establishment of a mobile service.

1.9 That English Language Partners - Hawke's Bay (Application No. 10) be approved funding of $500.00 for English classes at the Hastings Library.

1.10 That Hawke’s Bay Youth Trust (Application No. 13) be approved funding of $6,000.00 to provide part time employment for a young person at the Giants Boxing Academy.

1.11 That Flaxmere Baptist Church Community Trust (Application No. 14) be approved funding of $8,000.00 for the co-ordination of the annual Christmas Cheer Food Parcel assembly and distribution to families in need in the community.

1.12 That Hastings Menzshed Trust (Application No.15) be approved funding of $7,500.00 to assist with providing electricity to develop their new larger shed.

1.13 That Sustaining Hawke’s Bay Trust (Application No. 18) be approved Contestable Grant funding of $4,000.00 and $3,500.00 funded from the Waste Disposal Levy Fund for a month long event and workshop programme on Sustainable Backyards.

1.14 That Hastings Hearing (Application No. 23) be approved funding of $5,000.00 for the continuation of funding education programmes.

1.15 That Hastings City Business Association (Application No. 25) be approved funding of $25,000.00 towards community events including night markets, pocket park entertainment, coffee with a cop, Fringe in the Stings and Santa’s Grotto to bring the community into the CBD.

1.16 That Citizens Advice Bureau, Hastings (Application No. 26) be approved funding of $2,806.00 for the purchase of new chairs for the Citizens Advice Bureau office.

1.17 That the Birchleigh Polo School (Application No. 27) be approved funding of $5,000.00 to assist in running a Polo School programme for Flaxmere College students, to learn the challenges of working with horses and playing polo, in order to improve attitude and behaviour changes.

1.18 That the Waimarama Surf Life Saving Club (Application No. 28) be approved funding of $7,000.00 to provide lifeguard programmes and training including first aid.

1.19 That the Heretaunga Womens Centre (Application No. 31) be approved funding of $18,000.00 towards the operating costs of the Centre.

1.20 That Red Cross (Application No. 32) be approved funding of $3,000.00 for equipment and consumables for the curtain bank.

1.21 That Nourished for Nil (Application No. 33) be approved funding of $7,500.00 toward general operation costs of the programme.

1.22 That Dementia Hawkes Bay (Application No. 35) be approved funding of $1,500.00 to assist in the continuation of Active Brain Programme and Stimulation Workshops.

1.23 That the Hawke’s Bay Digital Archives Trust (Application No. 36) be approved funding of $4,000 to digitise and upload the records and papers from the Hawkes Bay A & P Society.

1.24 That Budget First Incorporated (Application No. 42) be approved funding of $5,000.00 for financial literacy workshops for those in financial hardship.

1.25 That the Leg-Up Trust (Application No. 43) be approved funding of $5,000.00 for the continuation of the Leg Up programme for disadvantaged youth who suffer from social, behavioural and emotional problems, by teaching them how to work and communicate with horses.

1.26 That Havelock North Business Association (Application No. 46) be approved funding of $10,000.00 towards an events programme in Havelock North that promoted community involvement primarily the Village Street Carnival.

1.27 That No 11 Squadron District of Hastings Air Training Corps (Application No. 48) be approved funding of $3,000.00 for ongoing expenses including camps.

1.28 That Growing Through Grief Hawke's Bay (Application No. 49) be approved funding of $2,500.00 to fund grief services.

1.29 That the Hastings Art & Culture Trust (Application No. 51) be approved funding of $10,000.00 for the 2019 Edible Fashion Awards.

1.30 That Tango me Whero (Application No. 52) be approved funding of $1,000.00 to be paid direct to Hawke’s Bay Netball for the hire of netball courts for a family friendly netball tournament at the Hawke’s Bay Regional Sports Park.

1.31 The Te Aranga Marae Trust (Application No. 53) be approved funding of $10,000.00 for the Flaxmere Boxing Academy.

1.32 That the Interchurch Council for Hospital Chaplaincy (Application No. 55) be approved funding of $10,000.00 for the provision of Chaplains at the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board and that a letter be sent to the Napier City Council and Hawke’s Bay District Health Board advising that Hastings could not continue future funding of the Chaplaincy without their contribution.

1.33 That the Hastings Women's Refuge (Application No. 57) be approved funding of $30,000.00 to support access to a local Safe House by women and children affected by domestic violence into a supportive environment to enable them to begin to build new lives.

1.34 That Prima Volta Charitable Trust (Application No. 58) be approved funding of $10,000.00 for the continuation and further development of Prima Volta programmes.

1.35 That the Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind (Application No. 66) be approved funding of $1,500.00 for the delivery of services to people who are blind or with low vision.

1.36 That the Disability Resource Centre (HB) Trust) (Application No. 67) be approved funding of $5,529.00 delivery of their “catwalk” project/event.

1.37 That Centenary Legacy Trust (Application No. 68) be approved funding of $3,000.00 to raise funds for internships for students

2.0 REFERRED TO ANNUAL PLAN

2.1 That Landmarks Trust (Application No. 56) request for funding of 10,000.00 for the design and construction of a sculpture for a laneway off King Street in the Central Business District be referred to the Annual Plan 2019/28 for funding consideration.

3.0 REFERRED TO THE SOCIAL AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT TEAM

3.1 That the Flaxmere Planning Committee (Application Nos. 59, 60 and 61) request for funding for:

• $11,845.00 to fund a driving simulator for the Flaxmere Community.

• $5,805.00 for the 2019 Junior Polyfest.

• $8,630.00 for a Community Newsletter and communications.

be referred to the Social an Youth Development team for consideration.

3.0 DECLINED APPLICATIONS

3.1 That the Brain Injury Association (Hawke’s Bay) (Application 12) be declined funding of $20,000.00 for ongoing costs for local service, with the reason being that the contestable grants fund was oversubscribed and in a competitive funding environment other applications better addressed the current funding priorities.

3.2 That Epilepsy Association of New Zealand Incorporated (Application No. 11) funding request of $4,000.00 for ongoing costs for the local service be declined with the reason being that the contestable grants fund was oversubscribed and in a competitive funding environment other applications better addressed the current funding priorities.

3.3 That Youth Development Trust (Graeme Dingle Foundation) (Application No. 16) funding request of $10,000 for the “Career Navigator Programme” to strengthen Flaxmere College pupils be declined with the reason being that the contestable grants fund was oversubscribed and in a competitive funding environment other applications better addressed the current funding priorities.

3.4 That Lifelink Samaritans (Application No. 17) funding request of $5,000.00 towards a local 24/7 helpline be declined with the reason being that the contestable grants fund was oversubscribed and in a competitive funding environment other applications better addressed the current funding priorities.

3.5 That Hawkes Bay A & P Society (Application No.19) funding request for $30,000.00 towards the A&P show and Education Programmes be declined with the reason being that the contestable grants fund was oversubscribed and in a competitive funding environment other applications better addressed the current funding priorities.

3.6 That Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hawkes Bay (Application No. 20) be declined funding of $15,000.00 for support towards a local mentoring programme for young people who faced adverse circumstances, with the reason being that the contestable grants fund was oversubscribed and in a competitive funding environment other applications better addressed the current funding priorities.

3.7 That Outward Bound (Application No. 21) funding request of $17,140.00 to fund four local young people to go on an Outward Bound Programme be declined with the reason being that the contestable grants fund was oversubscribed and in a competitive funding environment other applications better addressed the current funding priorities.

3.8 That Parkinson’s New Zealand (Application No. 22) funding request of $10,000.00 towards the employment of a Community Educator & Support Groups be declined with the reason being that the contestable grants fund was oversubscribed and in a competitive funding environment other applications better addressed the current funding priorities.

3.9 That Learning Hawke's Bay (Application No. 24) funding request of $10,000.00 for cultural Events for international students and regional orientation day for international students be declined with the reason being that the contestable grants fund was oversubscribed and in a competitive funding environment other applications better addressed the current funding priorities.

3.10 That Te Taitimu Trust (Application No. 27) requested funding of $12,000.00 towards a twelve month youth mental health programme be declined with the reason being that the contestable grants fund was oversubscribed and in a competitive funding environment other applications better addressed the current funding priorities.

3.11 That Peoples Advocacy Society Incorporated (Application No. 32) funding request of $8,768.00 for costs to run the service to assist people in Hastings who are experiencing problems with Work and Income, Inland Revenue be declined with the reason being that the contestable grants fund was oversubscribed and in a competitive funding environment other applications better addressed the current funding priorities.

3.12 That Volunteering Hawkes Bay (Application No. 34) funding request of $13,060.00 toward general operation costs to assist in promoting, recruiting and support volunteering to all sections in the Hastings community programme be declined with the reason being that the contestable grants fund was oversubscribed and in a competitive funding environment other applications better addressed the current funding priorities.

3.13 That Ngā Toi Hawke’s Bay (Application No. 37) funding request of $23,510.00 for the 2019/20 work programme be declined with the reason being that the contestable grants fund was oversubscribed and in a competitive funding environment other applications better addressed the current funding priorities.

3.14 That Kidz Need Dadz Charitable Trust Hawkes Bay (Application No. 38) funding request of $7,105.00 towards the printing costs and distribution of a "Blokes Book" be declined with the reason being that the contestable grants fund was oversubscribed and in a competitive funding environment other applications better addressed the current funding priorities.

3.15 That Enliven - Presbyterian Support Programmes (Application No. 39) requested funding of $10,000.00 for services to support older people in the community to work towards specific goals to gain quality of life – Senior Chef Programme to motivate older people to prepare and share food be declined with the reason being that the contestable grants fund was oversubscribed and in a competitive funding environment other applications better addressed the current funding priorities.

3.16 That the Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust (Application No. 40) funding request of $5,635.61 for music therapy for those in need - wages for staff be declined with the reason being that the contestable grants fund was oversubscribed and in a competitive funding environment other applications better addressed the current funding priorities.

3.17 That Arthritis New Zealand (Application No. 41) requested funding of $5,000.00 for the continuation of the National Help Programme be declined with the reason being that the contestable grants fund was oversubscribed and in a competitive funding environment other applications better addressed the current funding priorities.

3.18 That Roberts Education And Training Limited (Application No. 44) requested funding of $370,000.00 towards funding for the Ka Hikitia Female Youth Programme (young offenders programme) be declined with the reason being that the contestable grants fund was oversubscribed and in a competitive funding environment other applications better addressed the current funding priorities.

3.19 That St Andrews Presbyterian Church Hastings (Application No. 45) requested funding of $10,000.00 to undertake some market research to develop a project in delivering low cost electricity be declined with the reason being that the contestable grants fund was oversubscribed and in a competitive funding environment other applications better addressed the current funding priorities.

3.20 That Hikoi Koutou Charitable Trust (Application No. 47) requested funding of $5,850.00 for whanau hauora plans developed for over 60 year olds in conjunction with Taiwhenua and Choices for a Well Being Programme be declined with the reason being that the contestable grants fund was oversubscribed and in a competitive funding environment other applications better addressed the current funding priorities.

3.21 That Age Concern Hawke's Bay Incorporated (Application No. 50) requested funding of $10,000.00 for a new office administrator be declined with the reason being that the contestable grants fund was oversubscribed and in a competitive funding environment other applications better addressed the current funding priorities.

3.22 That Kidnappers Country Music Group (Application No. 54) requested funding of $10,000.00 to support the Kidnappers Country Music Group be declined with the reason being that the contestable grants fund was oversubscribed and in a competitive funding environment other applications better addressed the current funding priorities.

3.23 That the Wharariki (Flax) Trust (Application No. 62) requested funding of $30,000 for the continuation of the Whanau First Whanau Hard Collective project be declined with the reason being that the contestable grants fund was oversubscribed and in a competitive funding environment other applications better addressed the current funding priorities.

3.24 That New Zealand Council of Victim Support Groups Incorporated (Application No. 64) requested funding of $4,000.00 to strengthen the local Support Worker Programme be declined with the reason being that the contestable grants fund was oversubscribed and in a competitive funding environment other applications better addressed the current funding priorities.

3.25 That 4YOUTHNZ (Application No. 65) request funding of $10,000.00 to provide weekly activities for young people be declined with the reason being that the contestable grants fund was oversubscribed and in a competitive funding environment other applications better addressed the current funding priorities.

3.26 That Insolidarity Chartiable Trust Tu Mai Awa (Application No. 63) requested funding of $20,000.00 for whanau/family focused violence programme be declined with the reason being that the contestable grants fund was oversubscribed and in a competitive funding environment other applications better addressed the current funding priorities.

SUMMARY OF APPROVED APPLICATIONS

No.

Applicant

Requested

Allocated

1	Radio Kidnappers Charitable Trust	$9,260.00	$3,500.00
3	Robotics and Computer Science in Schools Trust (CS4S Trust)	$5,165.23	$5,165.00
4	Age Concern Havelock North (EXPO)	$9,725.00	$5,000.00
5	Age Concern Havelock North (Christmas)	$9,630.00	$9,500.00
6	Muscular Dystrophy Association Incorporated	$10,000.00	$1,500.00
7	CCS Disability Action Tairawhiti Hawkes Bay Incorporated	$3,000.00	$1,500.00
8	Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust	$6,000.00	$3,000.00
9	Pursuit Limited	$5,000.00	$5,000.00
10	English Language Partners - Hawke's Bay	$1,596.00	$500.00
13	Hawkes Bay Youth Trust	$10,000.00	$6,000.00
14	Flaxmere Baptist Church Community Trust	$8,000.00	$8,000.00
15	Hastings Menzshed Trust	$10,000.00	$7,500.00
18	Sustaining Hawke’s Bay Trust	$7,500.00	$4,000.00
23	Hastings Hearing	$15,000.00	$5,000.00
25	Hastings City Business Association	$60,000.00	$25,000.00
26	CAB Hastings	$2,806.00	$2,806.00
27	Birchleigh Polo School	$5,000.00	$5,000.00
28	Waimarama Surf Life saving Club	$14,000.00	$7,000.00
31	Heretaunga Womens Centre	$18,000.00	$18,000.00
32	Red Cross	$6,197.00	$3,000.00
33	Nourished for Nil	$11,500.00	$7,500.00
35	Dementia Hawkes Bay	$10,000.00	$1,500.00
36	Hawke’s Bay Digital Archives Trust	$10,546.95	$4,000.00
42	Budget First Incorporated	$10,000.00	$5,000.00
43	Leg-Up Trust	$10,000.00	$5,000.00
46	Havelock North Business Association	$25,069.00	$10,000.00
48	No 11 Squadron District of Hastings Air Training Corps	$9,486.00	$3,000.00
49	Growing Through Grief Hawke's Bay	$5,000.00	$2,500.00
51	Hastings Art & Culture Trust	$14,000.00	$10,000.00
52	Tango me Whero	$2,100.00	$1,000.00
53	Te Aranga Marae Trust	$10,043.55	$10,000.00
55	Interchurch Council for Hospital Chaplaincy	$18,000.00	$10,000.00
57	Hastings Women's Refuge	$30,000.00	$30,000.00
58	Prima Volta Charitable Trust	$30,100.00	$10,000.00
66	Blind Foundation	$5,000.00	$1,500.00
67	Disabiliry Resource Centre (HB) trust	$5,748.00	$5,529.00
68	Centenary Legacy Trust	$5,000.00	$3,000.00
		$427,472.73	$487,500.00

SUMMARY OF DECLINED APPLICATIONS

No.	Applicant	Requested	Allocated
2	Manawatu PARS	$5,246.00	$0.00
11	Epilepsy Association of New Zealand Incorporated	$4,000.00	$0.00
12	Brain Injury Association (Hawke's Bay) Incorporated	$20,000.00	$0.00
16	Youth Development Trust Hawkes Bay (Graham Dingle Foundation)	$10,000.00	$0.00
17	Lifelink Samaritans	$5,000.00	$0.00
19	Hawkes Bay A&P	$30,000.00	$0.00
20	Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hawkes Bay	$15,000.00	$0.00
21	Outward Bound	$17,140.00	$0.00
22	Parkinson’s New Zealand	$10,000.00	$0.00
24	Learning Hawke's Bay	$10,000.00	$0.00
29	Te Taitimu Trust	$20,000.00	$0.00
30	Peoples Advocacy Society	$8,768.00	$0.00
34	Volunteering Hawkes Bay	$13,060.00	$0.00
37	Ngā Toi Hawke’s Bay	$23,510.00	$0.00
38	Kidz Need Dadz Charitable Trust Hawkes Bay	$7,105.00	$0.00
39	Enliven - Presbyterian Support	$10,000.00	$0.00
40	The Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust	$5,635.61	$0.00
41	Arthritis New Zealand kaiponapona Aotearoa	$5,000.00	$0.00
44	Roberts Education And Training Limited	$370,000.00	$0.00
45	St Andrews Presbyterian Church Hastings	$10,000.00	$0.00
47	Hikoi Koutou Charitable Trust	$5,850.00	$0.00
50	Age Concern Hawke's Bay Incorparated	$10,000.00	$0.00
54	Kidnappers Country Music Group	$10,000.00	$0.00
56	Landmarks Trust	$10,000.00	$0.00
59	Flaxmere Planning Committee (driving Simulator)	$11,845.00	$0.00
60	Flaxmere Planning Committee (Polyfest)	$5,805.00	$0.00
61	Flaxmere Planning Committee (Communications)	$8,630.00	$0.00
62	Wharariki (Flax) Trust	$30,000.00	$0.00
63	Insolidartiy Chartiable Trust Tu Mai Awa	$20,000.00	$0.00
64	New Zealand Council of Victim Support Groups Incorporated	$4,000.00	$0.00
65	4YOUthNZ	10,000.00	$0.00
		$725,594.61	$0.00

F) That the Chair of the Community Grants Subcommittee write a letter to the Chair of the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board advising of the large number of health and disability related funding requests the Subcommittee had received for consideration in the 2019 Contestable Grants funding round.

G) That the Community Grants Committee attend a workshop on 2 July 2019 to review the Grants process.

CARRIED

5. Additional Business Items

There were no Additional Business Items.

6. Extraordinary Business Items

There were no extraordinary business items.

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The meeting closed at 12.00pm

Confirmed:

Chairman:

Date:

Hastings District Council

Lyndon Road East, Hastings 4156