ARC Paper 7 C2030 Communities Fund Paper

This document contains an update for the Audit and Risk Committee regarding the development of the Cairngorms 2030 Communities Fund, a £1 million community grants fund being established by the Cairngorms National Park Authority and its partners. The paper explains that the Community Grants Panel is progressing well with creating the grant criteria and decision-making processes, with the project largely on schedule. It highlights important risks as the project nears completion and prepares to shift from the design stage to delivering the grants. These risks include making sure the new fund is clearly distinct from other community funds and ensuring a smooth transition of project oversight, which the Community Grants Manager will help facilitate given their long-standing involvement.