Charity Committee, Mon 22 Jun 2026
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Item by item
- 1. Apologies for absence
- 2. Declarations of interest
- 3. Minutes of previous Charity Committee
- 4. Minutes of Coastal Users Group (4th June 2026)
- 5. Foreshore Trust Finance report
- 2026-27 FST Final Finance Report
It recommended: “To approve the financial position for 2025/26.” (and more)
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED: 1. To approve the financial position for 2025/26, and 2. To note and approve the current financial position for 2026/27. Reasons: The Council is responsible for the proper management of the Trust’s financial affairs and must ensure compliance with relevant Accounting Codes of Practice and the standards required for the stewardship of public funds. The summary monitoring report indicates a draft surplus, excluding depreciation, of £276,959 for 2025/26. This includes grant payments totalling £47,336.” minutes ↗
- 6. Foreshore Trust allocation of income and expenditure (Part 1)
- Part 1 - Foreshore Trust allocation of income and expenditure
It recommended: “To amend the basis for apportionment of income and expenditure between the Trust and Hastings Borough Council as per the detail set out in Part 2 of this report. To agree implementing changes for the current financial year, but also to backdate the amendments for the previous two financial years being 2024/25 and 2025/26. To agree an annual review for the apportionment of income and expenditure.”
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED: That subject to further necessary governance steps, the recommendations set out in the report be noted and endorsed for the time being. That Officers undertake the necessary further governance steps to enable Hastings Borough Council to consider the financial and service implications arising from the report to ensure a joined-up and transparent approach. Reasons: The Council has the responsibility for the proper management of the financial affairs of the Trust.” minutes ↗
- 7. Launch of the Foreshore Trust Small & Events Grant Programme 2026-2027
- FST SAE Charity committee report incl Appendix 1
It recommended: “That the charity agree to launch the Small & Events Grant Programme at the end of June 2026.”
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED: That the launch of the Small & Events Grant Programme at the end of June 2026, be approved. Reason: To support projects that strengthen communities in Hastings and St Leonards, promote inclusion, and protect the environment.” minutes ↗
- 8. White Rock Baths (The Source Park) Phasing Plan and Remedial Works
- FINAL Report White Rock Baths for Charity Committee 22.06.26 FINAL DRAFT
It recommended: “To ratify the urgent delegated decision that was made in March 2026 to allocate £50,000, to undertake work needed to create the building works tender pack for the White Rock Baths.” (and more)
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED: To ratify the urgent delegated decision that was made in March 2026 to allocate £50,000, to undertake work needed to create the building works tender pack for the White Rock Baths. To approve the delegation of authority to the Deputy Chief Executive, or her nominee, in consultation with the Chair of the Charity Committee, to allocate up to £1.5 million for works to the White Rock Baths, as outlined in point 5 in the main report.” minutes ↗
- 9. Extension to the Public Convenience Cleaning Contract (Part 1)
- PART 1- Extending the Public Convenience Cleaning Contract from April '27 - Chartity Cmtt
It recommended: “To approve the extension of the Public Convenience Cleaning Contract with Wetton Cleaning Services Ltd for a period of up to two years from 1 April 2027, in accordance with the contract terms, having regard to the financial implications set out in this Part 2 report.”
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED: To approve the extension of the Public Convenience Cleaning Contract with Wetton Cleaning Services Ltd for a period of up to two years from 1 April 2027, in accordance with the contract terms, having regard to the financial implications set out in the exempt report. Reason: The current contract includes an option to extend for up to a further two years. Wetton Cleaning Services Ltd has confirmed its willingness to take up this extension.” minutes ↗
- 10. Exclusion of the public
The minutes record: “RESOLVED: That the public be excluded from the meeting during the consideration of the items of business listed below because it is likely that, if members of the public were present, there would be disclosure to them of ‘exempt’ information as defined in the paragraphs of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 referred to in the relevant report.”
- 11. Foreshore Trust Allocation of Income and Expenditure (Part 2)
- 12. Extension to the Public Convenience Cleaning Contract (Part 2)