The grant process and its financial trail must be transparent for audit purposes and democratic accountability.   The information gathered as part of the grant process is used to promote value for money, fairness in decision making, and inform the Council’s future approach to the Voluntary and Community Sector. 

Any un-allocated sum as at the end of the financial years 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 will be carried forward to the next financial year.  If there are any un-spent funds as at the end of 2026/2027, a decision will then be taken regarding the allocation of the remaining funds.