Decision details

To approve the Eligibility Criteria attached at Appendix A for the period until 30 September 2022.

To agree that a number of processes and schemes as outlined below will be implemented to ensure that the fund will support the most vulnerable residents and to meet the overall fund requirements.

1.      Targeted help:

Extension to free school meals

Families eligible for free school meals will receive support during May/June bank holidays and for summer holidays. Support will be provided to families by vouchers that will be distributed by schools. Vouchers will be provided at £3 for each eligible day.

Total estimated budget £874,000

Pensioners
Those pensioners identified to be in hardship through eligibility for pension credit. A payment of £100 per eligible person will be sent. Payments will be sent automatically and residents will not need to apply.

Total estimated budget £550,000

2.      Application and criteria based help

Discretionary support scheme
Application based for residents facing hardship with energy bills, food etc. A payment of £100 available to households without children and £150 to households with children.

Total estimated budget £186,000

Third sector grants scheme
Voluntary, community and faith organisations will be able to apply for funded projects of up to £5000 to deliver support for those that are hard to reach. Grants will be awarded by an application process and a panel will evaluate proposals and make awards.

Total estimated budget £50,000

3.      Contingency and administration expenses

The terms of the funding allow for contingency and administration expenses

Total estimated budget £85.857