Horsham District Council People's Budget

The People’s Budget funding scheme was launched in June 2024 to allow community organisations to deliver initiatives, events or programmes that support Horsham District Council’s priorities and add value to our communities.

A total funding pot of £100,000 was made available for activities and initiatives that support children and the under 25s. Applicants were able to apply for grants of £20,000, £10,000 and £5,000.

A mixed group of children from Holy Trinity School jumping and celebrating

The way in which grants were distributed was determined following a public vote.

The winning organisations:

Happy Accidents – Childrens Parade

4 The Youth – regeneration of their outdoor area into an activity zone

1st Shipley Scouts – creating a camping facility and essential maintenance costs

Hillside Scouts’ campsite – for a new trailer to transport key equipment

Horsham Matters – setting up a mobile toy library District-wide

West Sussex Scouts – setting up a mobile events and operations hub

Holy Trinity School – children’s trips

Queen Elizabeth 11 School – creating a drive deck for young wheelchair users

Springboard – free play and stay sessions and wellbeing packages for young families.

Applications had to:

  • Demonstrate how they contribute to the delivery of at least one of the Council’s priorities
  • Deliver measurable outcome
  • Be from voluntary or community sector organisations
  • Operate within the Horsham District
  • Be a legal entity with an appropriate written constitution and governing body and its own bank account and appropriate governance
  • Not unfairly exclude individuals from participation.