Decision details

Accessible entrance to Unit – installing a ramp to provide access to our offices as part of a longer-term objective of improving accessibility. At present, no safe access is possible for those with mobility challenges to access the admin office, meeting room and commanding officer’s office thus inhibiting the chances of children and young people to participate in activities.  We intend to design, build and install a ramp to replace the external stairs (3 steps) to the office/admin section of the unit as the first stage of efforts to improve accessibility.

DECISION:

To provide funding of £500 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

Aims of the organisation – Sea cadets is the UK’s largest maritime youth charity, established in 1856 and working in over 400 units with 14,000 cadets aged between 10 and 18. Cadets learn life skills like leadership and team working through nautical adventure activities and can earn extra qualifications which give youngsters a good head start in life and make them in to responsible young adults.

How the organisation uses the property of Ross mews, Ross Way to carry out training to deliver the aim of the Sea Cadets. The property is used two to three nights a week, 19.00 hours to 21.30 hours completing nautical training based on customs and traditions of the Royal Navy and Royal marines.  The property can also be used occasionally at weekends to hold extra activities towards qualifications ie BTEC DofE and Boating Theory sessions.