Edition: July 2024
Three community groups in Storrington and Sullington have received funding from our Community Climate Fund for climate action projects.
The Community Climate Fund is a grant available to groups and organisations for projects which reduce their carbon emissions and create community value locally.
Storrington Community FC The Football Club replaced their lighting with LED and sensor operated alternatives. This reduces energy use for the community facility which is enjoyed by some 250 regular users. The project team reported:
"It has allowed the community to use the building with brighter and more efficient lighting.”
Storrington & Sullington Parish Council
Storrington & Sullington Parish Council replaced five heat pump air conditioner units with more efficient models (as pictured here) to reduce energy consumption on heating by 30%.
“The new heat pumps are working exceptionally well and we hope to see a marked difference in our energy bills going forward.”
Commented the Storrington & Sullington Parish Clerk
1st Sullington and Storrington Scout Group
1st Sullington and Storrington Scout Group (pictured here) focussed on nature, enhancing their community garden at their base in part of the Trinity Methodist Church Grounds. The ongoing project looks to improve the biodiversity at the site. It also acts as a fantastic positive example both to passers-by and to the young people gaining their Beaver Scout Garden Activity Badges for looking after the site.
“The young Beavers are gaining gardening experience and learning more about the bugs and insects around them.”
Said Senior Beaver Leader Gloria Gardner, describing the enthusiasm of the young people helping create the garden.
Have these projects inspired you?
The Community Climate Fund offers up to £5,000. Your organisation can apply once a year, provided it is for a new project in each application. The next round of funding opens on 1 July and closes on 11 August. The following round will open on 1 October and closes on 31 October 2024.
Find out more
If you would like to learn about how your group could get funding for climate action through the Community Climate Fund, please visit our webpage (link below). We recommend that you discuss your application with a Sustainability Officer before applying. Please email communityclimatefund@horsham.gov.uk or call 01403 215156.
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