Decision details

The amendment in the name of Councillor Jess Brayne was put to the vote.

Votes were recorded as follows:

The amendment in the name of Councillor Jess Brayne was declared CARRIED.

The substantive motion as amended by Councillor Jess Brayne was put to the vote.

Votes were recorded as follows:

RESOLVED that:

This council notes that:

1.     Over 1,000 charities operate in Barnet

2.     Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that has helped millions of people come together to support and champion the causes they believe in and the communities in which they live – raising more than £7.8 million in online donations alone in the UK last year.

3.     Charities undertake valuable work every day of the year supporting Barnet residents. Donations are only one of the streams of the income upon which they rely. Contracts with Barnet Council represent a significant source of funding for the charities with which the council works.

This Council believes that:

1.     The charities which operate in Barnet, enriching the lives of our residents and the borough at large, deserve more recognition and support.

2.     Giving Tuesday is a non-prescriptive and non-political campaign that will benefit our community.

3.     A close working relationship between the council and charities benefits Barnet residents.

This Council resolves to:

1.     Develop a programme to publicly support Giving Tuesday 2019 on 3rd December.

2.     Work with partners to gain publicity and recognition for Barnet’s charities and third sector organisations.

3.     Collaborate with charities to develop mutually supportive ways of working, including reviewing the tendering process, length and nature of the contracts that the Council enters into with charities.