1.      that the Cabinet record their thanks to the many organisations and individuals who support the Communities of Torbay and also record their thanks for the significant response that has been received to the Community Grant Fund 2025; and

2.      that the Community Grant Fund 2025 tranche 1 funding awards as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report be approved and delegated authority be given to the Director of Finance, to enter into funding agreements with the relevant parties in accordance with the Community Grant Fund Policy 2025/26.