PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Decision:
The Community Engagement Assistant explained to the Committee that Hannah Reynolds was unable to attend the Committee, and read out a written statement on behalf of Imagination Dance in respect of their grant application.
Minutes:
The Community Engagement Assistant explained to the Committee that Hannah Reynolds was unable to attend the Committee, and read out a written statement on behalf of Imagination Dance in respect of their grant application. Points in the statement included:
· Imagination Dance is a dance company that specialises in providing dance and movement opportunities for those who are rarely offered them. This includes those with long-term conditions such as Dementia; older people; those with disabilities and children with SEN and additional needs;
· Run classes in Hitchin at the Westmill Community Centre;
· Classes are tailored to the needs of participants, and ask for the input of the local community to meet the demand for what is needed in the area;
· Looking to use the grant to support these classes financially; it has been difficult to increase the numbers since returning from lockdowns;
· The grant would allow the organisation to continue to run the classes and promote the branch to increase numbers.