URL: https://scambs.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=12856

Decision Maker: Lead Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Lead Cabinet member for Resources

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: On 9 October 2025 the Grants Advisory Committee reviewed 21 Rural England Prosperity Fund applications received. The applications were brought forward in Appendix A of the meeting reports pack. This notice provides details of the decision regarding the Business applications.   After consideration of these applications, the Committee agreed with the officer’s recommendation and recommended to the Lead Cabinet Members for Economic Development and Resources that the applications from:   1.     The Sweetie Factory (QDMBJDFQ) be approved funded £11,250. 2.     Cryptx Escape Rooms (JKDGDSKH) be approved funded £17,000 3.     Willow Grange Farm (DBCZJLFJ) be approved funded £25,000 4.     Chamber of Commerce (GSVCFDHB) to be approved funded £12,540 5.     Hope CIC (TJFRBBZG) to be approved funding £18,000 6.     Eastern Learning Alliance (NMPFCDHS) to be approved funding £23,738 7.     Avenue Farm Food Park (BRHSWLPD) be approved funded £49,500.

Content: On 9 October 2025 the Grants Advisory Committee reviewed 21 Rural England Prosperity Fund applications received. The applications were brought forward in Appendix A of the meeting reports pack. This notice provides details of the decision regarding the Business applications.   After consideration of these applications, the Committee agreed with the officer’s recommendation and recommended to the Lead Cabinet Members for Economic Development and Resources that the applications from:   1.     The Sweetie Factory (QDMBJDFQ) be approved funded £11,250. 2.     Cryptx Escape Rooms (JKDGDSKH) be approved funded £17,000 3.     Willow Grange Farm (DBCZJLFJ) be approved funded £25,000 4.     Chamber of Commerce (GSVCFDHB) to be approved funded £12,540 5.     Hope CIC (TJFRBBZG) to be approved funding £18,000 6.     Eastern Learning Alliance (NMPFCDHS) to be approved funding £23,738 7.     Avenue Farm Food Park (BRHSWLPD) be approved funded £49,500. To accept the recommendations of the Grants Advisory Committee (see above). The applications were considered in detail by the Grants Advisory Committee, and the recommended levels of funding were within the remaining budget. The Lead Cabinet Members for Economic Development and Resources were also in agreement with the decision. To reject or vary the recommendations of the Grants Advisory Committee and decide on the level of funding (£0 - £50,000) to be awarded for each or defer a decision if further information is required from grant applicants.

Date of Decision: October 14, 2025