Big Lottery Fund
- Date 12 April 2016
- Sector Other
- Decision(s) FOI 40: Not upheld
The complainant asked for information concerning a financial award made by the Big Lottery Fund (the “Fund”) to the Melness and Tongue Community Development Trust (“MTCDT”) in Sutherland. He initially requested invoices and claims forms regarding money received by MTCDT and its associated entities. These were provided to him but with personal data redacted (considered under case reference FS50610307). In addition, the complainant requested that the Fund should confirm to him whether the submitted invoices related to a director or trustee of MTCDT and/or its subsidiary, Melness and Tongue Community Energy Limited (“MTCE”) or any other related entity. This separate request for information has also been refused under section 40(2) of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Fund is correct to apply section 40(2) of the FOIA to this request. He therefore requires no further steps to be taken. Information Tribunal appeal EA/2016/0105 allowed.