Decision details
2017-20 Core Service Grant for Sheffield City of Sanctuary
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Purpose:
Award Sheffield City of Sanctuary £45,000 per year from 2017/18 to 2019/20 (£135,000 in total). City of Sanctuary co-ordinates a weekly city centre drop-in service, bringing together a comprehensive range of multi-agency services for asylum seekers and new arrivals. Also provides awareness raising and cross cultural activities with the help of refugee and asylum seeker volunteers to encourage a culture of welcome, hospitality and mutual understanding.
Decision:
To award City of Sanctuary a Core Service Grant of £45,000 per year 2017/18 to 2019/20 in compliance with the September 2016 Grant Aid Cabinet Report.
Reasons for the decision:
The award to be made is in compliance with the September 2016 cabinet report and can be accommodated within the overall grant aid budget.
Alternative options considered:
The options considered are in line with the September 2016 cabinet report and therefore no alternative options were considered.
Publication date: 20/04/2017
Date of decision: 11/04/2017
Effective from: 27/04/2017
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