THE CHARITY KNOWN AS COBTREE MANOR ESTATE

COBTREE MANOR ESTATE CHARITY COMMITTEE

26 APRIL 2010

REPORT OF THE COBTREE OFFICER

Report Prepared by: Brian Latimer – Cobtree Officer

1.                           COBTREE MANOR ESTATE – RISK MANAGEMENT

1.1                        Issue for Decision

1.1.1                   To consider whether amendments need to be made to the Risk Assessment document for the operation and management of the Charity.

1.2                        Recommendation of the Cobtree Officer

1.2.1                   It is recommended that the Risk Assessment document attached as an appendix to the report be endorsed.

1.3                        Reasons for Recommendation

1.3.1                   The Committee has resolved to review the risks associated with the operation and management of the Charity on an annual basis. 

1.3.2                   The Risk Assessment document used on the past is attached at Appendix C.  The document has been reviewed by officers and it is recommended to Members for endorsement.

1.3.3                   The greatest level of activity generating most risk to the wellbeing of the Charity is the operation and management of the Cobtree Manor Park Golf Course.  The Partnership Board which was put in place at the commencement of the new management contract to review and monitor the performance of the contractor has met quarterly as envisaged.  This has ensured that the contractor has worked well up to expectation and has made good progress in developing an already successful business.

1.3.4                   At the last review of the risk assessments confirmation was awaited from the contractor that all the necessary risk assessments were in place; the Partnership Board was charged with ensuring that all necessary documentation on risk management was provided without undue delay, and this was achieved.

1.3.5                   Since the last review of the risk assessment the Charity has made the appointment of the Park Ranger.  Members are assured that the normal risk assessments for Council employed staff have been implemented in this case; in particular, the actions to be taken in respect of lone working, which is a feature of the current arrangements.

1.3.6                   There are no additional changes proposed to the document and it is recommended to Members for endorsement.

1.4                        Alternative Action and why not Recommended

1.4.1                   The alternative course of action is to change the format and/or content of the document, but this is not considered necessary.

1.5                        Impact on Charity Objects

1.5.1                   The essence of the risk assessment is to ensure that the Charity continues to operate effectively within the terms of its objects and the obligations set out in the 1971 Lease.

1.6                        Other Implications

1.6.1                            

1.6.2                    There are no further implications

1.7                        Conclusions

1.7.1                   Members have resolved to review the Risk Management Document on an annual basis and the document is submitted for consideration with a recommendation for endorsement.

Background Documents