Agenda Document Pack - Lanarkshire Educational Trust - 03/04/2024
North Lanarkshire Council · 3 April 2024
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22 March 2024 Members of the Lanarkshire Educational Trust Chief Executive’s Office Archie Aitken Chief Officer (Legal & Democratic) Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell ML1 1AB www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk Notice is given that a Meeting of the Lanarkshire Educational Trust is to be held in the Remote Meeting, on Wednesday, 03 April 2024 at 10:00 AM which you are requested to attend. The agenda of business is attached. Archie Aitken Chief Officer (Legal & Democratic) Members : Clerk Name: Clare Louise McDonald Clerk Telephone: 01698 302190 Clerk Email: mcdonaldcl@northlan.gov.uk A Ballinger, A Campbell, G Currie. Page 1 of 24
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Agenda 1 Declarations of Interest In Terms of the Ethical Standards In Public Life Etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 2 Note of Previous Meetings Submit notes of previous meetings held on 4 October, 18 December 2023 and 5 February 2024 for approval 5 - 10 3 Lanarkshire Educational Trust - Approvals 15 December 2023 Submit report by the Chief Officer (Strategic Communication and Engagement) providing an update on applications to the Lanarkshire Educational Trust Scheme and recommending the distribution of the Trust income for the application rounds which closed on 15 December 2023 11 - 24 Page 3 of 24
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LANARKSHIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST - 4 OCTOBER 2023 1 4 October 2023, at 10 am. A Meeting of the LANARKSHIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST PRESENT Councillors Ballinger, Campbell and Currie (North Lanarkshire Council), and Councillors Logan, McClymont and Wylie-Keat (South Lanarkshire Council). IN ATTENDANCE The Area Community Partnership Manager (NLC); Business Finance Manager (Strategy) (NLC); Project Support Assistant (NLC); Service Manager (SLC), and Committee Officer (NLC). CHAIR Councillor Campbell, Convener presided. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN TERMS OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS IN PUBLIC LIFE ETC. (SCOTLAND) ACT 2000 1. There were no declarations. NOTE OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING 2. There was submitted the note of the previous meeting of the Lanarkshire Educational Trust held on 15 March 2023. Decided: that the note of the meeting, held on 15 March 2023, be approved. LANARKSHIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST APPROVALS – AUGUST 2023 3. There was submitted a report by the Chief Officer (Strategic Communication and Engagement) (1) providing an update on the applications to the Lanarkshire Educational Trust Scheme, and (2) setting out in the Appendix to the report, details of applications which have been received for grant assistance under the Lanarkshire Educational Trust Scheme application rounds, which closed on 15 August 2023, together with recommendations for grant awards. Decided: (1) that the application reference number 23/24 IN/1 EC, should the required supporting evidence be submitted, be agreed in principle and (2) that otherwise the applications for grant awards under the Trust Scheme, as detailed within the Appendix to the report, be approved. The Convener being of the view that the following two items of business were of an urgent nature, authorised their consideration as hereinafter minuted. Item 2 Page 5 of 24
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LANARKSHIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST - 4 OCTOBER 2023 2 CRITERIA FOR EDUCATIONAL TRUST AWARDS 4. There was tabled a report by the Service Manager (SLC) (1) providing an overview of the review of the criteria that had been undertaken since the last meeting of the Committee, and (2) proposing the amendments to the criteria for applicants to ensure equality and fairness, including the addition of an exceptional circumstances category for individuals to apply. Decided: (1) that the outcome of the review of the criteria, be noted; (2) that the proposed amendments to the criteria, as set out within the report be approved, and (3) that it be noted that an update report would be submitted to the Trust annually to ensure continuity. FINANCIAL POSITION AND STRATEGY 5. There was heard a verbal report by the Business Finance Manager (Strategy) (1) advising that the annual audited accounts for year end 31 March 2023, had to be submitted to OSCAR (the on-line system for central accounting and reporting) no later than 31 March 2023, and (2) recommending that a special meeting of the Trust be scheduled prior to the submission of the accounts to OSCAR. Arising from discussion thereon, it was proposed that the Business Finance Manager (Strategy) undertake an initial fact-finding exercise, to determine if alternate investment management models are available, with an outcome report to be submitted to a future meeting of the Trust. Decided: that the financial position and strategy update be noted. DATE OF NEXT MEETING 6. There was heard a verbal report from the Committee Officer proposing a number of available dates to be considered for the next meeting of the Lanarkshire Educational Trust Committee. Decided: that the next meeting of the Trust be held remotely on Wednesday, 3 April 2024 at 10 am. Page 6 of 24
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LANARKSHIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST - 18 DECEMBER 2023 1 18 December 2023, at 10 am. A Meeting of the LANARKSHIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST PRESENT Councillors Campbell and Currie (North Lanarkshire Council), and Councillors Logan and McClymont (South Lanarkshire Council). IN ATTENDANCE The Area Community Partnership Manager (NLC); Business Finance Manager (Strategy) (NLC), and Committee Officer (NLC). APOLOGIES Councillors Ballinger (NLC); Wylie-Keat (SLC), and Service Manager (SLC). CHAIR Councillor Campbell, Convener presided. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN TERMS OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS IN PUBLIC LIFE ETC. (SCOTLAND) ACT 2000 1. There were no declarations. REVIEW OF ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 2. There was submitted a report by the Business Finance Manager (Strategy) (1) setting out the requirement to review the Trust Annual Accounts for the period ending 31 March 2023, prior to submission to the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) no later than 31 December 2023, and (2) confirming that the annual accounts contain no adverse external audit comments. Decided: (1) that the annual accounts for the financial year ending 31 March 2023, be noted, and (2) that the submission of the annual accounts for the year ending 31 March 2023, to OSCR no later than 31 December 2023, be approved. REVIEW OF TRUST INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT – VERBAL UPDATE 3. There was heard a verbal report by the Business Finance Manager (Strategy) (1) reminding the Trust of the agreement to review options for managing the Trust Investment Funds; (2) highlighting that there are a number of well established organisations that manage investment funds on behalf of charities such as the Trust; (3) indicating that the companies would have generated higher annual returns for the Trust during the previous five years in comparison to the actual returns received; (4) informing that the companies charge a management fee, based on an approximate portfolio; (5) stating that the companies indicated, would adopt a partnership approach with charity trustees to Page 7 of 24
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LANARKSHIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST - 18 DECEMBER 2023 2 assist with developing suitable investment strategies, share information, attend Trust meetings etc; (6) advising that whilst typical contractual arrangements are for three to five years, the Trust would be in a position to exit the contract prior to the termination date; (7) summarising that further work would be required to confirm the Trust’s legal authority to engage with the aforementioned companies and establish a suitable procurement route, and (8) proposing that a report be submitted to a special meeting of the Trust, to take place in February 2024, to allow for further investigations. Decided: (1) that the work undertaken to date be noted, and (2) that a report be submitted to a special meeting of the Trust, scheduled to take place in February 2024, be agreed. Page 8 of 24
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LANARKSHIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST - 5 FEBRUARY 2024 1 5 February 2024 at 2 pm. A Meeting of the LANARKSHIRE EDUCATIONAL TRUST PRESENT Councillors Ballinger, Campbell and Currie (North Lanarkshire Council), and Councillors Logan, McClymont and Wylie-Keatt (South Lanarkshire Council). CHAIR Councillor Campbell (Convener) presided. IN ATTENDANCE Area Community Partnership Manager (NLC); Business Finance Manager (Strategy – NLC); Service Manager (Curriculum and Quality Improvement Service - SLC), and Committee Officer (NLC). DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN TERMS OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS IN PUBLIC LIFE ETC. (SCOTLAND) ACT 2000 1. There were no declarations. REVIEW OF OPTIONS FOR MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND INVESTMENTS 2. There was submitted a report by the Business Finance Manager (Strategy) (1) summarising recent performance information in respect of the Trust Fund investment portfolio; (2) setting out options for the future management of the funds, and (3) enclosing within Appendices to the report, responses from two companies, approached as part of a fact finding exercise. Arising from discussions, thereon the Convener moved to recommend that the Trust proceed to the next investigatory stage of a possible alternate investment strategy, at no additional cost to the Trust, and engage a specialised firm with the prospect of managing Trust Fund investments. This stage would require proceeding to a formal procurement process, including the establishment of a Panel, comprising Officers from Assets and Procurement and Trust members. Decided: (1) that the Trust proceed to the next stage of the process to engage a specialised financial advisory service, at no additional cost to the Trust, and (2) that the appointment of a Panel comprising of Councillors Ballinger, Currie and McClymont, to represent the Trust, be approved. Page 9 of 24
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North Lanarkshire Council Report Lanarkshire Educational Trust Committee Does this report require to be approved? ☒ Yes ☐ No Ref SP/LP/SL Date 21/03/24 Lanarkshire Educational Trust – Approvals 15 December 2023 From Stephen Penman, Chief Officer (Strategic Communication and Engagement) E-mail Penmanste@northlan.gov.uk Telephone 07947997750 Executive Summary This report provides the Lanarkshire Educational Trust (LET) with an update on applications to the Lanarkshire Educational Trust Scheme together with recommendations for the distribution of the Trust income for the application rounds which closed on 15 December 2023. Recommendations It is recommended that the Lanarkshire Educational Trust: (1) Approve the LET award decisions set out in appendix 1 The Plan for North Lanarkshire Priority Support all children and young people to realise their full potential Ambition statement (10) Engage with children, young people, parents, carers, and families to help all children and young people reach their full potential Programme of Work Brighter Futures Item 3 Page 11 of 24
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1. Background 1.1 Trusts were created in 1930 in the form of educational bursaries and scholarships and reactivated under the collective heading of the Lanarkshire Educational Trust Scheme for residents who reside within the area formerly known as The County of Lanark in 1930 when the Trusts were established. Throughout 2023, the Trust reviewed the criteria for applications to ensure that they are fit for purpose relating to fairness and transparency in the current public sector context whilst maintaining a focus on the original intent and purpose of the trusts around educational excellence and attainment. 1.2 The Trust accepts applications for financial assistance as outlined at appendix 2. 2. Report Lanarkshire Educational Trust – 15 December 2023 2.1 Appendix 1 sets out the applications received as of 15 December 2023 deadline. Committee is asked to consider the recommentations detailed in appendix 1 and note the refusal reasons where appropriate. 3. Measures of success 3.1 Direct funding to support participants to achieve potential. 4. Supporting documentation 4.1 Appendix 1- Applications received for consideration as at 15 December 2023 4.2 Appendix 2- Application criteria Stephen Penman Chief Officer (Strategic Communication and Engagement) Page 12 of 24
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5. Impacts 5.1 Public Sector Equality Duty and Fairer Scotland Duty Does the report contain information that has an impact as a result of the Public Sector Equality Duty and/or Fairer Scotland Duty? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? If Yes, has an assessment been carried out and published on the council’s website? https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/your-community/equalities/equality- and-fairer-scotland-duty-impact-assessments Yes ☐ No ☐ 5.2 Financial impact Does the report contain any financial impacts? Yes ☒ No ☐ If Yes, have all relevant financial impacts been discussed and agreed with Finance? Yes ☒ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? Impact on the LET fund as set out in Appendix 1 5.3 HR policy impact Does the report contain any HR policy or procedure impacts? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, have all relevant HR impacts been discussed and agreed with People Resources? Yes ☐ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.4 Legal impact Does the report contain any legal impacts (such as general legal matters, statutory considerations (including employment law considerations), or new legislation)? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, have all relevant legal impacts been discussed and agreed with Legal and Democratic? Yes ☐ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.5 Data protection impact Does the report / project / practice contain or involve the processing of personal data? Yes ☒ No ☐ If Yes, is the processing of this personal data likely to result in a high risk to the data subject? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, has a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) been carried out and e- mailed to dataprotection@northlan.gov.uk Yes ☐ No ☒ 5.6 Technology / Digital impact Does the report contain information that has an impact on either technology, digital transformation, service redesign / business change processes, data management, or connectivity / broadband / Wi-Fi? Page 13 of 24
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Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? Where the impact identifies a requirement for significant technology change, has an assessment been carried out (or is scheduled to be carried out) by the Enterprise Architecture Governance Group (EAGG)? Yes ☐ No ☐ 5.7 Environmental / Carbon impact Does the report / project / practice contain information that has an impact on any environmental or carbon matters? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.8 Communications impact Does the report contain any information that has an impact on the council’s communications activities? Yes ☐ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.9 Risk impact Is there a risk impact? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the key risks and potential impacts, highlighting where the risk(s) are assessed and recorded (e.g. Corporate or Service or Project Risk Registers), and how they are managed? 5.10 Armed Forces Covenant Duty Does the report require to take due regard of the Armed Forces Covenant Duty (i.e. does it relate to healthcare, housing, or education services for in-Service or ex- Service personnel, or their families, or widow(er)s)? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the provision which has been made to ensure there has been appropriate consideration of the particular needs of the Armed Forces community to make sure that they do not face disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public services. 5.11 Children’s rights and wellbeing impact Does the report contain any information regarding any council activity, service delivery, policy, or plan that has an impact on children and young people up to the age of 18, or on a specific group of these? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact and the provision that has been made to ensure there has been appropriate consideration of the relevant Articles from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). If Yes, has a Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) been carried out? Yes ☐ No ☐ Page 14 of 24
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Appendix 1 Lanarkshire Educational Trust Scheme – 2023 New Applications for Consideration received by 15 December 2023 REF Area Category Purpose of Application Costs Previous Application Amount Requested Recommendation 23/24 GR29/AR North Lanarkshire 24, 26 Affiliated to Basketball Scotland the National Governing Body £1,500.00 N/A £1,500 No Award - Reason D Ineligible purpose does not meet criteria 23/24 GR33/SB North Lanarkshire 27 Health and Wellbeing - Outdoor Learning - Outward Bound Centre £13,714.00 N/A £8932 No Award - Reason D Ineligible purpose does not meet criteria 23/24 IN18/AO South Lanarkshire 21,22,29 B Mus Performance Bass Trombone - Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (Royal Welsh Conservatoire) £32,449.65 2020, 2021, 2022 all £750 £750 No Award as received 3 previous awards 23/24 IN19/BS North Lanarkshire 23 Masters of Science, Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity - Abertay University £19,700.00 N/A £700 Award £700 23/24 IN20/DO South Lanarkshire 29 National Brass Band Residential Courses - SBBA and West of Scotland Schools £3,516.00 Nil 2020, £390 2021 , £750 2022 £750 Award £750 23/24 IN21/FM South Lanarkshire 22 1st Biggar Tinto Scouts - Japan 2024 £3480.00 N/A £750 No Award - Reason D Ineligible purpose does not meet criteria 23/24 IN22/HS North Lanarkshire 23 MSc Forensic Science - University of Strathclyde £11,500.00 N/A £750 Award £750 23/24 IN23/KS North Lanarkshire 26 European Taekwon- Do Championships ITFU - Compete in the ITF European £1,035.00 N/A £500 Award £500 Page 15 of 24
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REF Area Category Purpose of Application Costs Previous Application Amount Requested Recommendation Championships in Madrid representing Scotland 23/24 IN24/LS South Lanarkshire 23 PhD Researcher Affective state of stereotypical horses - Queens University Belfast £6,200.00 N/A £750 Award £750 23/24 IN25/MT North Lanarkshire 26 Sportscheer Scotland - Team Scotland Cheerleading £7,620.00 N/A £750 Award £750 23/24 IN26/MW South Lanarkshire 23 MA Social Work - Glasgow Caledonian University £15,500.00 £750 March 2023 £750 Award £750 23/24 IN27/RS South Lanarkshire 26 Glasgow School of Sport - Swimming S4 £2,340.00 £750 Nov 2022 £750 Award £750 23/24 IN28/SF North Lanarkshire 26 European Taekwon- Do Championships ITFU - Compete in the ITF European Championships in Madrid representing Scotland £1,035.00 N/A £500 Award £500 23/24 IN30/JH South Lanarkshire 22 Glasgow School of Sport - Swimming Programme £900.00 £576 2021, £750 2022 £750 No Award - Reason D Ineligible purpose does not meet criteria 23/24 IN32/RP North Lanarkshire 29 Junior Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - Trumpet, brass and orchestral studies - Royal Conservatoire of Scotland £2,490.00 N/A £750 Award £750 23/24 IN34/CB North Lanarkshire 22 International Business - University of South Carolina £6,361.58 N/A £750 Award £750 23/24 IN35/LM South Lanarkshire 29 Master of Music (Year 2) - Royal Northern College of Music £13,800.00 £750 March 2023 £750 Award £750 23/24 IN36/KH North Lanarkshire 22, 29 YAGP International performances in New York and £1,600.00 £750 Nov 2022 £750 Award £750 (Cat 22 £700 - Cat 29 £50) Page 16 of 24
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REF Area Category Purpose of Application Costs Previous Application Amount Requested Recommendation Nervi - YAGP International Contemporary Ensemble 23/24 IN37/AD North Lanarkshire 23 Advance Biomedical Science MSc - University of West Scotland £7,500.00 N/A £750 Award £750 Evidence/supporting information required Page 17 of 24
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Appendix 2 Lanarkshire Education Trust Overview Category Category Name Individual Clubs/Groups Educational Establishments 21 Travel Scholarships £750 22 Travel Grants £750 23 Research Scholarships £750 24 Maintenance of Clubs £1,500 25 Special Equipment £1,000 26 Achievement in Sport £750 £1,000 £1,000 27 Educational Excursions £5,000 £10,000 £15,000 28 Adult Education £1,500 29 Promoting visual arts £750 £1,500 £1,500 30 Exceptional Circumstances £750 Individuals Category 21 Max Award Criteria Travel Scholarships £750 Financial aid to persons belonging to the County to travel beyond Scotland to University, College or Educational Institution while undergoing a course of study or to contribute towards any fees which may be charged (courses, books and equipment outwith the UK) Guidelines * Scholarship only available to matriculated students (evidence required) * Grant to cover cost of fees, books or instruments (evidence required) Page 18 of 24
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You will be asked to provide evidence of matriculation and costs incurred. Grant can only be claimed for 3 years total within a 20 year period. (Maximum award of 3 times). Category 22 Max Award Criteria Travel Grants £750 A grant to anyone belonging to the County, enabling them to travel either in Great Britain or abroad for exceptional educational purposes. (travelling) Guidelines * Details of the educational purpose of application required * Evidence of the journey undertaken (proof of costs incurred) * Evidence of why free travel for under 22s does not apply to you Not considered suitable: multiple journeys (basically a claim for travelling expenses) Grant can only be claimed for 3 years total within a 20 year period. (Maximum award of 3 times) Category 23 Max Award Criteria Research Scholarships £750 Award scholarships for research work or special study to inhabitants of the County who graduated from a Scottish University, and who require financial aid in order to undertake such research. Guidelines * Scholarship only available to post-graduate students undertaking a research based degree e.g. Masters or PhD (evidence required) Grant can only be claimed for 3 years total within a 20 year period. (Maximum award of 3 times) Category 26 Max Award Criteria Achievement in Sport £750 Financial aid for the development of talented amateur sports persons. ( e.g. National recognition, with evidence to support claim) Guidelines * Evidence of cost incurred Grant can only be claimed for 3 years total within a 20 year period. (Maximum award of 3 times) Category 29 Max Award Criteria Promoting Education in the Visual Arts, Music and Drama £750 Financial assistance to individuals showing exceptional promise in the above areas, enabling them to obtain special tuition. Guidelines Page 19 of 24
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* Applicant must demonstrate exceptional talent in visual arts, music or drama (and have evidence to support claim e.g. recognition by a national body) * Evidence of cost incurred Grant can only be claimed for 3 years total within a 20 year period. (Maximum award of 3 times) Category 30 Max Award Criteria Exceptional Circumstances £750 The Trust may consider applications from individuals not strictly meeting the criteria outlined in any of the other categories in exceptional circumstances where: * A protected characteristic (under the Equalities Act) requires an alternative route for an individuals educational aspirations or attainment – Protected Characteristics (publishing.service.gov.uk) (ie an individual showing promise or skill in an area of education, sport or art but for example a disability or language barrier means that they need to take an alternative route to progress) * Financial hardship is a barrier to an individual further developing or pursuing an emerging talent, skill or aptitude to the point that they can take advantage of further educational opportunities (ie, a young showing promise in a musical instrument or sport but unable to purchase equipment or lessons to practice and progress) * a person has been subject to life altering circumstances which may impact on ability to progress equitably. Where a request for support is linked to financial hardship awards may be subject to some means testing and you must provide details of your income or your household’s income and for example if parents and guardians receive any of the following benefits: Free School Meals or School Clothing Grant Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction Income Support Income-based Job Seeker’s Allowance Any income related element of Employment and Support Allowance Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit Universal Credit Pension Credit Guaranteed Credit Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 * Evidence of cost incurred Grant can only be claimed for 3 years total within a 20 year period. (Maximum award of 3 times) Page 20 of 24
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Clubs and Groups Category 24 Max Award Criteria Support of clubs £1,500 Grants to assist in the establishment and maintenance of clubs, societies and organisations which promote the educational benefit of children/young people. Guidelines * Details of financial assistance requested along with information regarding similar applications for and success in gaining other grants. * Club accounts, details of fund raising and history of the club required to substantiate claim. Sports clubs apply through category 26 Music, Art and Drama apply through category 29 * Evidence of cost incurred required Grant can only be claimed for 3 years total within a 20 year period. (Maximum award of 3 times) Category 26 Max Award Criteria Achievement in Sport £1,000 Financial aid for the development of talented amateur sports groups. ( e.g. National recognition, with evidence to support claim) Guidelines * Only one bid permitted per specific group * Lanarkshire Schools Sports Associations (e.g. Football, badminton etc. ) would apply for expenses and costs under category 26b/c. * Evidence of cost incurred required Category 28 Max Award Criteria Adult Education £1,500 Financial assistance for lecturers or instructors to cover expenses incurred with the promotion or encouragement of adult education. Guidelines * Award strictly to cover costs of lecturer / instructor. Details of these specific costs are essential * Only one bid permitted per specific group Category 29 Max Award Criteria Promoting Education in the Visual Arts, Music and Drama £1,500 Financial assistance to groups that enable them to: * Establish and maintain works of art. Organising, covering the costs of art exhibitions. * Establish and maintain and equip choirs, bands and orchestras. Organising, covering the costs of concerts / musical performances. Page 21 of 24
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* Establish and maintain and equip dramatic groups. Organising, covering the costs of dramatic performances. Guidelines * Evidence of cost incurred required * Only one bid permitted per specific group Educational Establishments Category 25 Max Award Criteria Special Equipment £1,000 Grants available to the education authority for the purposes of improving the efficiency of education in schools by providing special equipment in the pursuit of individual or group excellence. Guidelines * Only one bid permitted per establishment per annum * Maximum of 3 years in 20 year period * Evidence of cost incurred required Category 26 Max Award Criteria Achievement in Sport £1,000 Financial aid for the development of talented amateur sports groups. ( e.g. National recognition, with evidence to support claim). Guidelines * Only one bid permitted per specific group * Lanarkshire Schools Sports Associations (e.g. Football, badminton etc. ) would apply for expenses and costs under category 26b/c. * Evidence of cost incurred required Category 27 Max Award Criteria Educational Excursions Number of individuals Maximum Level of Award Grant to the Authority to assist in the cost of any excursions (conducted by the authority) of an educational nature in the pursuit of academic excellence. 0-15 £5,000 16-29 £10,000 30+ £15,000 Guidelines * Educational Establishment application – Educational activities for pupils/learners which enables them to travel within Great Britain or abroad for any purpose of an educational nature are considered as a group and subject to scale of awards: Page 22 of 24
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* Only one bid permitted per establishment per annum * Projects not considered would include those initiatives already funded by the education authority e.g Supported Study, Easter Schools etc Category 29 Max Award Criteria Promoting Education in the Visual Arts, Music and Drama £1,500 Financial assistance to educational establishments that enable them to * Establish and maintain works of art. Organising, covering the costs of art exhibitions. * Establish and maintain and equip choirs, bands and orchestras. Organising, covering the costs of concerts / musical performances. * Establish and maintain and equip dramatic groups. Organising, covering the costs of dramatic performances. Guidelines * Evidence of cost incurred required * Only one bid permitted per specific group Page 23 of 24
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