Funding available for voluntary and community groups

The Foreshore Trust has funding available for smaller voluntary and community groups who are carrying out activities, services and events between April 2024 and March 2025.

The grants of up to £6,000 come from the Foreshore Trust's surplus income. The grants are available for groups that benefit and support the local community within Hastings and St Leonards. Applications are now open and will close at noon on Friday 15 December.

The Foreshore Trust owns the land between Bulverhythe and the Stade and is run by the council on behalf of the Trust. The trust makes an income through the car parks and amusements on its land.

Cllr John Cannan, chair of the charity committee, said: "These grants are a great opportunity for smaller local charities to get additional funds to support their work. We are always keen to support a range of different projects from different community groups. This can include funding for events, like Seaview's Got Talent, support services like financial advice surgeries from ARC, or funding for projects such as a new garden area for Emmaus. It is really important that the surplus income from the Foreshore Trust is spent helping and supporting the community, so I would encourage all community groups and organisations who are eligible to apply."

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You can find out more about the Foreshore Trust on the Hastings Borough Council website.