Decision details

VAD has developed from a start-up charitable organisation with cooperative principles into an established voluntary community and faith sector infrastructure project. During the initial two
years funding through BCF there has been increased activity to improve communications, build partnerships and develop wider Team Doncaster representation.

To award Voluntary Action Doncaster £200,000 until May 2023 to support the voluntary community and faith sector as a cooperative approach and provide strong voice and representation, and a point of access for commissioning/ partnership working. The case for
change is to build on all the hard work and dedication of Voluntary Action Doncaster to aid them to support the VCFS out of the huge challenge, which COVID-19 has created, seeing many small grassroots organisations struggling to continue. It is recommended to utilise BCF funding in order to continue to support a cooperative led approach for the VCFS and to fund the Fairness and Inclusion Forum.

To fund the proposed project from the Better Care Fund earmarked reserve

In accordance with S75 agreement Doncaster Council has established a grant funding scheme to support Better Care Fund projects. Not to approve the application in accordance with the
requirements of the Better Care Fund scheme would reduce the level of support that can be provided. Time sensitivities means if grant funding was not issued this would lead to services being delayed.