This report seeks approval from the Committee, in its capacity as sole member for Brighter Futures for Children Limited, (BFfC), to agree an annual Business Plan and contract sum.

The Committee received a report, acting in its capacity as the Sole Member for Brighter Futures for Children Ltd (BFfC), seeking approval for the company’s Business Plan for 2025-2026. The Business Plan was attached to the report at Appendix 1.

The report noted that following the decision made at the Council meeting on 28 January 2025 to bring all services currently provided by BFfC in house to be delivered directly by the Council by 1 April 2026, it was anticipated that this would be the last business plan submitted by Brighter Futures for Children.

The BFfC Business Plan for 2025-2026 detailed the strategic vision and outlined how the Company would deliver on its six priorities in the final year of operation.

Resolved –

That the Brighter Futures for Children Business Plan for 2025-2026 be agreed.