URL: https://midsussex.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=760

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Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: 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  

Date of Decision: July 6, 2026