WELSH CHURCH ACT ESTATE COMMITTEE
Minutes of a meeting held on 4th July, 2016.
Present: Councillor F.T. Johnson (Chairman); Councillor A.G. Powell (Vice-Chairman); Councillors G.A. Cox and R.P. Thomas.
122 APOLOGY FOR ABSENCE –
This was received from Councillor H.C. Hamilton.
123 MINUTES –
RESOLVED – T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 17th March, 2016 be approved as a correct record.
124 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST –
The following declarations were received by the undermentioned Councillors:
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Councillor
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Interest
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Councillor F.T. Johnson
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Agenda Item No. 4 – Applications for Financial Assistance 2016/17 – Civil Aid Voluntary Rescue Association Grant Dip – prejudicial interest – employee of Sully Sports and Social Club
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Councillor A.G. Powell
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Agenda Item No. 4 – Applications for Financial Assistance 2016/17 – Civil Aid Voluntary Rescue Association Grant Dip – prejudicial interest – member of the Sully Sports and Social Club Management Committee (Trustee)
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125 APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 2016/17 (MD) –
Consideration was given to the applications for grant assistance as set out in Appendix A to the report, the purpose of which the Welsh Church Act Fund may make grants as set out in the summary at Appendix B to the report.
The Committee was also informed of the Fund’s revenue estimates for the current financial year.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the applications for financial assistance as detailed below be approved:
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Name of Organisation
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Specific Purpose for which Grant Requested
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Grant Awarded
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Barry National Spiritualists Church and Centre
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Induction Loop System incorporating microphone system and speakers.
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£750
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Llandough Church, Rectorial Benefice of Cowbridge
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Repair Work to Llandough Church
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£2,000
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Shelter Cymru
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Staff Costs - Housing Services Advisor
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£0
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St. Pauls Church
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Purchase of Keyboard Instrument
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£1,000
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St. Tathan Church, St. Athan
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Conservation of Porch Ceiling
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£2,000
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Bethany Baptist Church (Endorsed by Cardiff Council)
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Upgrade, Extend and Improve Toilet Facilities at the Bethany Community Halls
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£5,000
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Civil Aid Voluntary Rescue Association
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Repair to Equipment Store at Sully Sports and Social Club
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Deferred
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Pentyrch Tennis Club (Cardiff Council Endorsed)
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Resurfacing Tennis Courts on Health and Safety Grounds
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£1,000
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Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church (Cardiff Council Endorsed)
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Renovate interior back wall, refurbishment of the Altar area (total scheme £45k application £9k)
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£6,000
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Wenvoe Ladies Leisure Group
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Funds to support running of the club
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£0
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(2) T H A T the grant application received from Civil Aid Voluntary Rescue Association be deferred for consideration to the next meeting of the Committee.
Reason for decisions
(1&2) In furtherance of the objectives of the Trust.