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Hellingly Parish Council Grant Scheme 2025

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Hellingly Parish Council Grant Scheme 2025

At last weeks Full Council Meeting, the Councillors proudly awarded £18,000.00 worth of Grants to local organisations who contribute towards enhancement, improvement and the wellbeing of the local community. The Parish Council provide monies within the Council’s annual Budget for the purpose of grant funding.

Organisations who benefited this year are:-

 

Action Against Abuse Hellingly Sports Club
Baby Bank & Beyond Hailsham Cricket Club
Cuckmere Flood Forum Hellingly Rugby Club
Wealden Citizens Advice Hellingly Bowling Club
1st Chiddingly Brownies Animazing C.I.C.
1st Chiddingly Guides Hailsham Foodbank
Link Football Coaching Hellingly School PTA
East Sussex Ukraine Support 1st Hellingly Scouts
St. Wilfrid’s Hospice Instructions Not Required

Some of the lovely feedback we have received from the recipients: –

Thank you for the grant award.

That is really good news and is very much appreciated.

On behalf of the club, I would like to extend our sincere thanks for your generous support through the recent £500 grant. Part of this funding has already been used toward the purchase of the attached mower, and the remaining amount will be applied to a second mower currently on order.

This equipment represents a significant investment for the club, and your support has been truly invaluable. Grants like this make a meaningful difference to organisations such as ours, enabling us to maintain our facilities and continue providing opportunities for our members.

We are extremely grateful for your ongoing commitment to the community. Thank you once again for your support.

This is amazing news. Thank you so much.

Thank you so much for your E mail confirming our success for the grant .

We are very grateful

Thank you so much for letting us know, this is great news and will support us to make a difference in the local community.

 

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Contractor Opportunity: Lower Horsebridge Clubhouse Extension & Upgrade

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Contractor Opportunity: Lower Horsebridge Clubhouse Extension & Upgrade 🏗

 

Hellingly Parish Council is seeking contractors to express interest in the Lower Horsebridge Clubhouse Extension and Upgrade Project

Key Details:

  • Tender submission deadline: 29th November, 11.59pm

  • Contract type: High-value public sector contract (usually above £139,688 including VAT)

How to Apply:

Contractors should use the Find a Tender service to search and apply.

🔗 View the tender here: Lower Horsebridge Clubhouse Extension & Upgrade

Questions:

For any enquiries, please contact the Parish Clerk:
Email: clerk@hellingly-pc.gov.uk

Image showing a notice from Hellingly Parish Council about a Sports Pavilion Extension & Upgrade tender. The project value is £225,000. Deadline: 29 November 2025. Published: 4 November 2025. Location: Surrey, East and West Sussex.

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Hellingly Parish Council Grant Scheme 2025

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2025 Grants

Hellingly Parish Council recognises the importance of the valuable contributions by
all organisations to the enhancement, improvement and wellbeing of the local community.
To support the wellbeing of the local community, the Parish Council will provide monies
within the Council’s annual Budget for the purpose of grant funding.
Who can apply?
This Policy applies to any organisation which falls within the eligibility criteria, which is
based in or benefits the residents of Hellingly.
Key Principles
Hellingly Parish Council’s Grants Policy are based on the following principles –
• Grants are payments made by the Parish Council to an organisation for a specific
purpose and where it can be clearly demonstrated how funding will benefit and
promote the wellbeing of the local community.
• The Grants Policy will be administered within the criteria set down in the Grants
Policy Guidance Note for Applicants.
• Each application for a grant will be treated on its own merit.
• Organisations that apply should operate under the Equality Act 2010 whereby all
individuals have reasonable, potential access to the activities, facilities or services
offered by the organisation.
• Projects must demonstrate sustainability and long term value for money.
• Applications must be made on the official application form and supported by
evidence that is asked for.

Under Section 137(4)(a) of the Local Government Act 1972 grants are available from the Parish Council. These can be paid to non-profit organisations and must be for the benefit of the parishioners. The policy document can be found under the “Your Council” tab, under “Polices & Key Documents“.

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Councillor Ward Budgets Scheme

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The purpose of the Scheme is to provide funding for locally focussed community projects and initiatives that aim to improve outcomes for residents of these wards, as well as contributing to the delivery of the Council Strategy.

All Councillors should take a central role in identifying and delivering improvements to the quality of life of people in their local communities. Councillors are expected to be active in consulting with the community, identifying local needs and working with the communities to identify how best to achieve these needs.