Decision

The Leader took Members to a vote on the recommendations which were agreed unanimously.

RESOLVED:

Cabinet agreed to:

(i)              Consider and decide upon the recommendations for each of the applications, summaries of which are provided in Appendix A (Tables 1 and 2). Cabinet agreed to award the (suggested) grants in Table 1 and agreed that no grant is awarded to those applications in Table 2.

Table 1: Applications recommended for award

Organisation

Grant Purpose

Award Requested

Award Suggested

Total Score

1st East Grinstead Scout Group

Purchase noticeboards and tables that will help complete the transformation of the 1st East Grinstead Scout Hall into a fully functional, welcoming, and inclusive community space

£5,000

£5,000

9

Haywards Heath 10th Brownies

Contribute to the costs of taking 28 brownies on a residential to the New Forest and Brownsea Island

£2,500

£2,500

9

Inkpots Youth Mentoring

Deliver a peer mentoring project for Year 6 pupils to help support the development of self confidence, resilience and a sense of belonging

£3,910

£3,280

13

Meridian FM Radio

Purchase new broadcast computers, a modern digital mixing desk and associated audio equipment required to operate the studio effectively, and to provide new volunteering opportunities.

£5,000

£5,000

10

The Kindness Cooperation CIC

Deliver JOY Life Stories where a group of up to 12 A-level students from local Secondary Schools are each partnered with a local retiree to capture their life stories.

£3,075

£1,075

10

TOTAL

£19,485

£16,855

Table 2: Applications considered but no grant award recommended

Organisation

Purpose for which grant is sought

Award requested

1st Turners Hill and Crawley Down Scout Group

Tile a disabled toilet and install insulated ceiling tile

£5,000

Friends, Families and Travellers

Fund outreach and telephone advice for disadvantaged Gypsies and Travellers in Mid Sussex, supporting client activity, travel and staff costs

£5,000

Kangaroos

Overhaul digital infrastructure and brand identity, including building a new website

£3,000

Sussex Strength & Wellbeing Community

Deliver a 12-week strength and confidence progression programme for older adults in Burgess Hill

£5,000

TOTAL

£18,000