Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 21, 2026

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.

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