Every year our Charity makes grant awards to local organisations that we believe align with our Objectives. Applications are invited through Mid Sussex Voluntary Action, and are considered by our Grants sub-committee before being ratified by our Board of Directors.
In 2020, 18 grants have been made totalling £20,180:
EGMEL Grants 2020
| Organisation | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd EG Rainbows | Help with running costs | £485 |
| 4th EG Guides | New Mess Tent | £1,000 |
| 6th EG Rainbows | Help with running costs | £500 |
| 6th EG Scouts | 6 Tents, Fridge & Cooler for group camp | £1,000 |
| Chequer Mead | Replace garden furniture | £800 |
| EG Assoc. for Mental Health | Creative expressions arts group, employ artist, provide materials | £250 |
| EG Football Club | Improve pitch drainage | £1,000 |
| EG Museum | Costs of craft materials | £1,000 |
| Fegans | Increase availability of counselling hours for local children | £500 |
| Felbridge & Sunnyside CC | Replace the cricket wicket | £3,000 |
| Foodbank | Laptops etc to support voucher system to support safe distancing | £1,700 |
| GloYouth, Jubilee Centre | Purchase new camera etc for online interaction | £500 |
| Halsford Park School | Upgrade playground equipment, benches, play equipment | £1,500 |
| Hindleap Warren | Replace UPVC frames to Hindleap walkway | £1,000 |
| Imberhorne School | To purchase books for their library | £750 |
| Nature Nuture Sussex | To cover admission costs, to enable a reduced fee to users | £250 |
| Sackville School | 3 permanent outdoor table tennis tables | £4,575 |
| Trefoil Guild | Refurbish Centenary Nature Trail at East Court | £1,000 |
| TOTAL | £20,180 |