Purpose

This report presents an
application for funding under the Council’s Community Funding Programme.  

 

An application to the Community Fund has been received from The Military
Heritage Museum for £3,915 towards the purchase of exhibiting equipment.

 

The Military Heritage Museum was
established three years ago and operates as a mobile “pop-up” exhibition. It
attends a range of events from local fetes and festivals to larger regional
shows, providing opportunities for visitors to learn about military history,
handle genuine artefacts and engage with stories from the local area. Last year
they attended Burridge Sunday Funday, Show on the Green and the Warsash
Festival.

 

The proposed exhibiting equipment
will support the launch of a new outreach initiative designed to strengthen
community engagement across the borough. This includes working with local
schools, cadet units, veterans’ groups and other community organisations to
deliver talks, displays and hands-on learning experiences that make history
engaging and relevant to everyone. Links have already been established with
several community groups including the Locks Heath branch of the U3A, Uplands
History Group, Warsash History Society, Mainly 4 Men Fellowship Group, Warsash
Veterans Group and the Royal British Legion Park Gate.  They are also planning to exhibit within
Fareham Town Centre, Locks Heath Shopping Village and various local community
centres.

 

The total cost of this project is
£4,350. The Military Heritage Museum is seeking £3,915 from the Community Fund,
with the remaining £435 to be funded from its reserves.

 

As of 2 December 2025, The
Military Heritage Museum held £3,205.98 in their accounts. In the accounting
year 1 December 2023 to 30 November 2024, there was an income of £18,942 and
expenditure of £11,509.25.

Decision

RESOLVED that the Executive
Member for Leisure and Community approve the award of £3,915 from the Community Fund.