How panels are supported
Each local fund is administered by a Council officer who has been allocated to the fund for that financial year. The officer ensures that all the necessary administration and due diligence work is completed before sharing redacted applications with panel members. Applications will be shared at least one week before the panel takes place.
Council officers do not participate in making recommendations because the CGF is a community-led fund. The role of the officer is to provide panels with all the information they need to make a recommendation, and to support the facilitator by taking and sharing a record of the meeting.
Training is provided for all new panel members and additional training will be given to those facilitating meetings. Refresher training will be available to existing panel members.