EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENTS 2010 - Falkirk Council

POLICY NAME – CORPORATE FUNDING REVIEW
What is the aim, objective or purpose of the policy?
a. Make recommendations on the overall allocation of Council resources to external
organisations;
b. Ensure that resources allocated are being used effectively and work towards meeting the
Council’s priority outcomes;
c. Ensure that there is a robust process in place to enable Officers to allocate resources in a
consistent, efficient and joined up manner; and
d. Ensure that the local Voluntary Sector is supported and able to adapt to the pressures of
the current financial climate.
The review has been driven by the significant budgetary pressures which the Council is
currently under. Recommendations made are for both short and long terms implementation.
Short term recommendations will be implemented immediately (from April 2010) and will be
consistent across all organisations in receipt of Council support.
Longer term recommendations will involve further involvement from all Services and will
ensure that all future funding decisions are made in a way which is transparent and fair, in
line with Service plans and achieve best value. These changes are likely to have a more
targeted impact however will be underpinned by thorough assessment including EQIA.
Who implements the policy?
The Policy is lead by the Funding Team (Corporate & Neighbourhood Services), however,
recommendations from Services and CMT will be considered and final decision will be taken
by Elected Members. The decision will then be implemented by individual Services in
conjunction with Corporate & Neighbourhood and Finance Services.
Person carrying out impact assessment
Lesley McArthur, Funding Officer
Who are the stakeholders or who is intended to benefit from the Policy and in what way
(for example, staff, service users, visitors)?
• Falkirk Council – savings to budgets in line with current requirements resulting from
current financial climate and pressures;
• Services – Further ability to ensure that all support allocated is working towards Council
priorities;
• External Organisations – Development of a robust and transparent process of resource
allocation; and
• Service Users – Long term, Council will be better placed to develop, target and deliver
services across the Falkirk Council area achieving better outcomes to those most in need.
What data is available to facilitate the screening of the policy? Note: Gathering of
information/evidence can include community consultation, research (including
websites), Officer knowledge/experience, Equalities monitoring data, service user
feedback (including complaints) and partner agency feedback.
• Collation of information from Services regarding support and funding made to external
organisations;
• Report to CMT presenting options and recommendations;
• Report to Council Administration;
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