High Sheriff Awards 2023 contribution
- Report reference number:
- 150- 23
- Classification:
- Not protectively marked
- Title of report:
- High Sheriff Awards 2023 contribution
- Area of county / stakeholders affected:
- Countywide
- Report by:
- Greg Myddelton
- Date of report:
- 08.09.23
- Enquiries to:
- [email protected]
1. Executive Summary
1.1 This report seeks approval for the allocation of a one-off grant of £2,500 from the PFCC’s 2023-4 Community Safety Fund to the Essex Community Foundation (ECF) as a contribution towards the costs of the 2023 High Sheriff’s Awards event.
Recommendations
2.1. The PFCC approves the allocation of £2,500 to ECF for a contribution towards the costs of the 2023 High Sheriff’s Awards evening.
3. Background to the Proposal
3.1. Essex Community Foundation (ECF) has managed the High Sheriffs’ Fund since 1997 and has allocated £700,000 to local charities. The Fund provides an annual programme of grants up to £5k each, to charitable groups that tackle crime and provide initiatives that promote community safety.
3.2. The PFCC contributed to, and attended, the 2022 High Sheriff’s Award evening which is an annual event to showcase projects and recognise outstanding achievements with specific awards including the High Sheriffs’ Shield for outstanding contribution to community safety in Essex, the ECFRS Shield for an organisation’s work with young people, and the Essex PoliceCup for the work of organisations and individuals in the community.
4. Proposal and Associated Benefits
4.1. By contributing to the event, the PFCC will benefit from having the opportunity to thank nominated organisations for their work as well as being referenced in the event programme and in presentations on the night, boosting awareness of the PFCC and the support given to local charities and community groups.
5. Options Analysis
5.1. The PFCC has the opportunity not to contribute towards these costs but would forego the chance to be involved in a positive and inspiring event and raise awareness of the PFCC’s efforts to support the local VCS.
6. Consultation and Engagement
6.1. The PFCC was invited by to support this event following its successful and valuable engagement in last year’s awards event.
7. Strategic Links
7.1. This awards event will highlight the work of the voluntary and community sector in supporting community safety. This aligns to the Police & Crime Plan priority to encourage volunteers and community support.
8. Police operational implications
8.1. None.
9. Financial implications
9.1. The PFCC will make a one-off allocation of £2,500 from the 2023-4
Community Safety Fund (CSF) to Essex Community Foundation. After this
grant, the 2023-4 CSF has £1,500 remaining to allocate.
10. Legal Implications
10.1. This grant is subject to the PFCC’s standard funding agreement.
11. Staffing implications
11.1. None
12. Equality and Diversity implications
12.1. None.
13. Risks and Mitigations
13.1. No risks associated with this funding.
14. Governance Boards
14.1. This proposal has not been reviewed at any governance boards.
15.Links to Future Plans
15.1. No direct links
16.Background Papers and Appendices
16.1. n/a
Report Approval
The report will be signed off by the OPFCC Chief Executive and Treasurer prior to
review and sign off by the PFCC / DPFCC.
- Signature:
- D Horsman D Horsman
- Date signed:
- 22.0923
- Position:
- Deputy Monitoring Officer
- Signature:
- Janet Perry Janet Perry
- Date signed:
- 01.10.23
- Position:
- Chief Financial Officer
Decision and Final Sign Off
I agree the recommendations to this report:
- Signature:
- Roger Hirst Roger Hirst
- Date signed:
- 05.10.23
- Position:
- PFCC
Wet signed copy is held at the PCC office.
