Hellingly Parish Council Grant Scheme 2025

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“.