Worthing Community Chest gives a massive thank you to all the volunteer panel members for their valuable time and effort spent reviewing current applications.
The panel consisted of ten previous applicants, all from local non-profit groups and organisations.
It is their job to assess the viability of the grant application and its worthiness within the local community.
Malcolm Brett chaired the meeting and was impressed at the enthusiasm of the panel, ensuring a clear and fair outcome for all seven of the applications under consideration.
Worthing Community Chest volunteer Lisa Dobson, attended the appraisal panel as an observer, and commented “There are many worthwhile community projects based in Worthing, which without an army of volunteers and charity groups, just wouldn’t get off the ground. I am encouraged by the commitment locally to help others.
The total awarded for this round of grant applications was £7278, a fantastic boost for the local community!
AUGUST 2016 – SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS
Sage Counselling
A grant of £1500 was awarded to assist with the costs of making home visits to those with mobility problems in our local area.
Yada
A grant of £1278 was awarded to help local women working in the sex industry, with keeping safe, making positive life choices and supporting them move their life forward in new direction, should they wish.
Tide Of Light
A grant of £1500 was awarded to assist with costs of materials and equipment for this much supported and enjoyed local annual event.
Green Dreams
A grant of £1500 was awarded to help with venue and marquee costs for the planned festival.
Blueprint 22
A grant of £1500 was also awarded to a youth employment and enterprise project, reaching out to the unemployed 16/25 yr within our local community.
Our Next Round of Funding is Open!
Do you have an idea or project on the go? Are you a charity?
If so, take a look at our criteria, your group’s application could be in our next round in November 2016.