Charity Committee, Mon 15 Dec 2025
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Item by item
- 15. Apologies for absence
- 16. Declarations of interest
- 17. Minutes of previous Charity Committee
- 18. Finance Monitoring Report to period 7 2025/26
- 202526FSTFinalFinanceReport31stOctober2025
It recommended: “To agree the current financial position for 2025/26.”
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED (unanimously): 1. To agree the current financial position for 2025/26 2. To agree the reserves policy at Appendix 3, to be reviewed in six months. Reasons: The Council has the responsibility for the proper management of the financial affairs of the Trust. In doing so it complies with Accounting Codes of Practice and the high standards required for the accounting of public money. The summary monitoring report shows an overall forecast deficit of £110,337 for the 2025/26 financial year.” minutes ↗
- 19. Appointment of Grant Advisory Panel Members
- Appoinment of Grants Advisory Panel Members
It recommended: “To appoint the following individuals with immediate effect from 15 December 2025 for a period of three years.” (and more)
The minutes record: Resolved. “RESOLVED (unanimously): To appoint the following individuals with immediate effect from 15 December 2025 for a period of three years. • David Hamman • Sharon Summers • Stephen Mangham • John Levett Reasons: On 13 January 2011, the Charity Commission for England and Wales approved Hastings Borough Council as trustee for the Hastings and St Leonards Foreshore Charitable Trust.” minutes ↗
- 20. Former White Rock Baths
- Former White Rock Baths - Charity Committee 15.12.25
It recommended: “To grant a new lease of the Kiosk, Upper Promenade Shop, Courtyard and ancillary areas as shown in Appendix 1 to Source BMX Ltd.”
The minutes record: Resolved. “RESOLVED (unanimously): To grant a new lease of the Kiosk, Upper Promenade Shop, Courtyard and ancillary areas as shown in Appendix 1 to Source BMX Ltd. Reasons: The external surveyor has advised it is considered be to in the Charity’s best interest to enter into a new lease as set out in the body of the report.” minutes ↗
- 21. Seafront Miniature Railway
- Seafront Miniature Railway
It recommended: “That Charity Committee agrees to renew the Seafront Miniature Railway lease.” (and more)
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED (unanimously): 1. That Charity Committee agrees to renew the Seafront Miniature Railway lease; and 2. That Charity Committee delegates to the Property and Commercial Assets Manager the authority to agree the final terms of the lease. Reasons: There is no reason not to grant a new agreement and this will secure the continued operation of the asset and rental income to the Trust.” minutes ↗
- 22. Stade Hall
- Stade Hall report to Charity Committee (211125)
It recommended: “That Charity Committee agrees to renew the Stade Hall lease.”
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED (unanimously): 1. That Charity Committee agrees to renew the Stade Hall lease. Reasons: Renewing the lease will secure the conditioned operation of the Hall.” minutes ↗
- 23. Minutes of Coastal Users Group