The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), Eastbourne Association of Voluntary Services (EAVS) and 26 other voluntary groups will receive a total £191,696 in grants from Eastbourne Borough Council.
Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet Spokesperson for Housing, Health and Community Services Councillor Sandie Howlett says, “The Council is keen to help local organisations in any way it can. In giving these grants they will be able to continue providing a vital service to the residents of Eastbourne.”
Three year funding was agreed for the CAB and EAVS last year enabling them to plan ahead and claim funding from other places. Many groups which meet certain criteria have been able to apply for funding from both the Council and European Social Fund Global Grants Scheme.
The Eastbourne Cultural Communities Network are receiving joint funding from the Council and the Global Grants which will help them in promoting, protecting and representing cultural groups in the town.
The following organisations have all been given funds from the Council:
Action for Change - Community Alcohol Team
Age Concern
Community Wise
Eastbourne & Wealden YMCA
Eastbourne Music & Arts Festival
Eastbourne Sports Council
Eastbourne Swimming Club
Eastbourne Voluntary Lifeguards
Impact Initiatives – Open Door
Impact Initiatives – Workability
The Bridgemere Centre
The Shaftesbury Society
Victim Support Eastbourne & Hailsham
The Alzheimer’s Society – Eastbourne & District Branch
Eastbourne Cricket Club
Eastbourne & District Mind Association
Eastbourne Neighbourhood Watch Association
Oasis Christian Outreach
Sussex Association for Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
The Shunar Bangla Association
The Beat Youth Sports Club
Compass Community Arts
Eastbourne Citadel Salvation Army
Eastbourne Cultural Community Network
The Eastbourne Family Contact Centre Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Local voluntary groups can get help on where to apply for grants from East Sussex County Council and Eastbourne Association of Voluntary services.
