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31 July 2003

Special Meeting

Core Funding Committee Victims and Survivors

31 July 2003

Attendees: Chris O'Halloran (CHAIR), Jim Campbell, Marie-Hélène Knox, Caroline Wilson, Caroline Evans, Anne O'Connell, Sheila-Jane Malley

Apologies: Sheena Funston, Maureen Hetherington, John Cousins, Derrick Mathews, Sarah Todd

In Attendance: Micháela Mackin, Joan Clements, Brian Mullan, Carol Taylor

Mr O'Halloran explained that he would be chairing the meeting since Mr Cousins was unable to attend due to other work commitments.

1. Minutes of last meeting

(CRCV/31/07/03/01) Rent and rates amendments were noted - groups in receipt of charitable status are not required to pay rates.

The minutes were proposed by Ms Wilson as a true and accurate reflection of the proceedings, seconded by Mr Campbell.

Matters arising

Paper on pensions (CRCV/31/07/03/02.0)

Mr Mullan spoke to this paper. He discussed and explained the options as outlined within the paper. It was suggested that this be deferred until the total figures were available and when all reviews have been confirmed. It was agreed by all to defer this paper.

Action: Paper deferred.

Paper on rent (CRCV/31/07/03/02.1)

During the carrying out of verification of awards over the next couple of weeks it will become apparent if groups applied for both rent and rates.

There was a discussion on preventing duplicated costs, for example if a group already owns premises but applies for funding to cover rent. It was suggested to have a policy to prevent this issue.

Action: CFO was asked to draw something up to this effect within the documentation. This was agreed.

Paper on long term sickness and maternity cover (CRCV/31/07/03/02.2)

This paper was agreed.

Matters arising:

After discussion the Chair asked if the committee were content with the letter from the Review Panel – this letter was accepted.

Review applications

FAIR (Paper CRCV/31/07/03/03)

Action: It was agreed that all files should be reviewed with respect to ensuring consistency and fairness of committee decisions. It was agreed to conduct this as soon as possible.

FACT (Paper CRCV/31/07/03/04)

This paper was agreed. With respect to all posts it was noted that fair recruitment and selection procedures were used. CRC officers took part in all interviews of new staff.

Action: Paper on recruitment and selection for information purposes be presented to committee at a later meeting.

SAVER/NAVER (Paper CRCV/31/07/03/05) - TABLED

Committee agreed with recommendation.

THE ELY CENTRE (Paper CRCV/31/07/03/06)

Committee agreed with recommendation.

WAVE – Londonderry (Paper CRCV/31/07/03/07)

Committee agreed with recommendation.

Any other Business

Small Grant Applications

Ms Mackin indicated that where there were requests for funding in excess of £7,500, the CFC were responsible for considering such applications

Small Grant Application - Pat Finucane Centre – tabled

Ms O'Connell noted that since this application had been tabled she did not feel there had been sufficient time to consider the request. Other committee members were happy to examine the application. After much discussion the committee agreed to support this project on the provision of a number of conditions which would be outlined to the group.

WAVE – 5 small grant applications – tabled

After discussion, committee agreed to support these projects.

Action: Awards over £7500 would be subject to necessary verification checks.

Date of Next Meeting:

11 September 2003 @ 1pm in CRC's Dungannon Office.