Minutes:
The Committee approved the recommendations made in respect of applications received to 9th October, 2019, as set out in the undernoted appendix, subject to, in light of the previous decision, not approving the provision of hospitality to those events linked to Visit Belfast.:
NAME OF ORGANISATION |
FUNCTION DATE |
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION |
CRITERIA MET |
ROOM CHARGE |
HOSPITALITY OFFERED |
CIVIC HQ RECOMMEND |
2019 EVENTS |
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The Prince’s Trust |
14 November 2019 |
The Prince’s Trust ‘Get into Retail’ Celebration – celebration event for the completion of a training programme for young people seeking employment in the retail sector.
Numbers attending – 100
|
B & C |
No (Charity) |
Yes, Tea Coffee and Biscuits |
Approved by Delegated Authority
Approve No Charge Tea and Coffee Reception |
NI Connected Health Innovation Centre |
15 November 2019 |
Digital Healthcare Innovation and Research: CHIC and City Deal – showcase and collaboration event for organisations linked to the City Deal Digital Health Technology Hub.
Numbers attending – 130
|
B |
No (Charity) |
No Hospitality |
Approved by Delegated Authority
Approve No Charge No hospitality
|
Wheelworks |
18 December 2019 |
Transforming Belfast – Young Peoples Vision of a Shared Future – launch of an app developed by young people in East and West Belfast to encourage community cohesion along the Glider route.
Numbers attending – 75
|
C & D |
No (Charity) |
Yes, Soft Drink Reception |
Approved by Delegated Authority
Approve No Charge Soft Drinks Reception
|
2020 EVENTS |
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Association of Canadian Studies in Ireland |
15 May 2020 |
Conference Welcome Reception and Prize Giving – welcome reception linked to four-day conference taking place at Queen’s University Belfast.
Numbers attending – 60
|
A & B |
No
£300 waived due to links with Visit Belfast |
Yes, Wine Reception
(linked to Visit Belfast) |
Approve No Charge Wine Reception
|
Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
19 June 2020 |
Annual President’s Lunch – annual lunch for the chamber of Commerce and Industry to mark economic benefits to the City.
Numbers attending – 400
|
B |
Charge £300 |
No Hospitality |
Approve Charge £300 No hospitality
|
Belfast Hospital School |
25 June 2020 |
Night of Celebration – celebration of the achievements of young people attending the hospital school.
Numbers attending – 100
|
B & C |
No (Charity) |
Yes, Tea Coffee and Biscuits |
Approve No Charge Tea and Coffee Reception |
City of Belfast Youth Orchestra |
17 October 2020 |
65th Anniversary Celebration Event – event to celebrate anniversary of the Youth Orchestra and members achievements.
Numbers attending – 350
|
C |
Charge £825 |
Yes, Wine Reception
|
Approve Charge £825 Wine Reception
|
2021 EVENTS |
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Political Studies Association |
29 March 2021 |
PSA Annual Conference Drinks Reception – Welcome reception as part of 3-day conference taking place at Queen’s University.
Numbers attending – 150-200
|
A & B |
No
£300 waived due to links with Visit Belfast |
Yes, Wine Reception
(linked to Visit Belfast) |
Approve No Charge Wine Reception
|
Universal Esperanto Association |
22 July 2021 |
UrbaAkcepto Welcome Reception – welcome reception as part of 8-day conference taking place in Belfast.
Numbers attending – 400
|
A & B |
No
£300 waived due to links with Visit Belfast |
Yes, Wine Reception
(linked to Visit Belfast) |
Approve No Charge Wine Reception
|
2022 EVENTS |
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Society of Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine |
23 March 2022 |
Conference Welcome Reception and Dinner– Welcome reception and dinner as part of 3-day conference taking place in Assembly Buildings.
Numbers attending – 200
|
A & B |
No
£300 waived due to links with Visit Belfast |
Yes, Wine Reception
(linked to Visit Belfast) |
Approve No Charge Wine Reception
|
University of Ulster |
6 September 2022 |
Opening Reception for the European Sport Management Conference - Welcome reception as part of 7-day conference taking place at the Europa Hotel.
Numbers attending – 400
|
A & B |
No
£300 waived due to links with Visit Belfast |
Yes, Wine Reception
(linked to Visit Belfast) |
Approve No Charge Wine Reception
|
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