Social Work And Health Committee - 20/11/2006
At a MEETING of the SOCIAL WORK COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 20th November, 2006.
Present:-
Lord Provost John R LETFORD |
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BAILIES
C D P FARQUHAR |
Helen WRIGHT |
Bruce D MACKIE |
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Ian BORTHWICK |
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COUNCILLORS
Jill SHIMI |
Bob DUNCAN |
Jim BARRIE |
George REGAN |
Richard BEATTIE |
Will DAWSON |
Julia M STURROCK |
Willie W SAWERS |
Elizabeth F FORDYCE |
Christopher HIND |
Joe FITZPATRICK |
Roderick A J WALLACE |
Helen DICK |
Christina ROBERTS |
Charles A WEBSTER |
Nigel DON |
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Derek J SCOTT |
Bailie Helen WRIGHT, Convener, in the Chair.
The minute of meeting of this Committee of 23rd October, 2006 was held as read.
Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.
I GRANTS TO VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS 2006/2007
Bailie Ian Borthwick declared a non-financial interest in this item by virtue of his employment with Age Concern which would bring him into contact with Whitfield Parish Church.
There was submitted Report No 636-2006 by the Director of Social Work detailing the recommendations on the Section 10 grant awards to voluntary organisations for 2006/2007.
The Committee agreed payment to the voluntary organisations listed below at the levels outlined:-
Organisation |
Amount Recommended |
Purpose
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Shelter Scotland |
800 |
Contribution towards running costs. Work with anyone who has a housing problem.
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Starter Packs Dundee |
5,000 |
Contribution towards the running costs of providing start up packs for needy people taking up new tenancies.
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Couple Counselling |
10,000 |
Contribution towards running costs and training to assist couples experiencing difficulties in their relationship.
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Deafblind Scotland |
952 |
Contribution towards running costs to help deafblind adults.
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Whitfield Parish Church Day Care |
4,200 |
Contribution towards provision of a day service for older people and people with disabilities.
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Steve Bretel |
2,890 |
Contribution to help provide specialist music service for people with disabilities. Help with equipment and premises funding.
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Circles Around Dundee |
4,500 |
Contribution towards running costs to help children and adults with learning disabilities set up "circles of friends".
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The Link Club |
800 |
Contribution towards running costs of providing a safe atmosphere and activities for adults with learning disabilities.
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Positive Perception |
2,500 |
Assistance with funding workshops for vulnerable people.
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Samaritans of Dundee |
2,288 |
Contribution towards annual expenses for providing a confidential support service to those in distress.
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Brittle Bone Society |
4,300 |
Assistance with the costs of purchasing 2 wheelchairs and 2 baby car seats for people with brittle bones.
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Scottish Spina Bifida Association |
1,300 |
Contribution towards the running costs of providing support to people with spina bifida/hydrocephalus or allied disorders and their families. |
Helen WRIGHT, Convener.