URL: https://midsussex.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=599

Decision Maker:

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: The Leader took Members to a vote on the recommendations which were agreed with 3 in favour.   RESOLVED   Cabinet agreed to:   Consider and decide upon the recommendation for each of the applications detailed, summaries of which are attached in Appendix A.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 Allsorts Youth Project Deliver workshops, assemblies, training and one-to-one support in two Mid Sussex schools. £5,000 £2,048 10 Ardingly Cricket Club Purchase new cricket pitch covers for the community cricket grounds.  £5,000 £5,000 10 Arise Counselling Service Support 15 clients through counselling over a six-month period.  £5,000  £5,000 12 Befriended Launch an additional monthly tea party specifically for older residents living in and around St Andrews.  £9,300 £5,000 15 Cruse Bereavement Support Recruit three new bereavement volunteers, each undergoing National Counselling Society quality-marked training to ensure they provide the highest level of care for Mid Sussex residents. £4,954 £4,954 12 East Grinstead Cricket Club Purchase a modern cricket pitch roller to replace a 60-year-old roller. £5,000 £5,000 8 East Grinstead Rugby Football Club Purchase an all-weather pitch shelter for the protection of young players. £4,875 £4,875 9 Haywards Heath Town District Girlguides Fund an awards event; a 35th anniversary event; an outing; and to enable the Guide group’s attendance at the West Sussex International Jamboree. £4,110 £4,110 10 Mid Downs Hospital Radio Purchase new broadcasting equipment, allowing the Radio to move from AM to FM and DAB radio networks. £3,065 £3,065 8 Mid Sussex Older People's Council Fund ‘A Chat with a Difference’, a programme of events providing food in accessible community halls. £5,000 £5,000 13 Say Aphasia Deliver specific arts activity sessions to support and enhance communication and improve well-being of people with aphasia. £1,263 £1,263 9 Scaynes Hill Cricket Club Purchase a new wicket mower. £5,000 £5,000 9 Worth Parish Council Purchase of playground equipment. £4,976 £4,976 11   TOTAL £62,543 £55,291   Table 2: Applications considered but no grant award recommended     Organisation Purpose for which grant is sought Award requested Burgess Hill Rugby Club Continue the regular hire of the artificial pitch at the new Burgess Hill Community Centre for Outdoor Sport. £1,710 Good Life Group CIC (The) Continue to deliver 48 free-of-charge group sessions over the next 12 months at The Yews Community Centre in Haywards Heath. £5,000 The Life Charity Continue to fund the ‘Life Skills’ programme in Haywards Heath. £5,000 Mid Sussex District Scouts Enhance the kitchen at the new Barn Cottage building. £5,000 Parkrun Wakehurst Purchase a storage unit; crowd control poles; and stationery. £1,850 Ten Little Toes Baby Bank Support the purchase of consumable items like toiletries, nappies and wipes and formula milk. £5,000   TOTAL £23,560  

Date of Decision: June 30, 2025