Decision details

Losing money each year for the past 7 years, we identified that we either need to

Increase our cadet fees (which we don't want to do because we want to keep it

Affordable for all), we are looking at decreasing our costs, electricity being our

Largest expense. We have already replaced the heating to a more efficient system, now we need to replace the 70no lights within the building to a more eco-friendly and efficient LED system. This will see a cost saving, to help balance our finances rather than increasing cadet costs.

DECISION:

To provide funding of £600 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

At our unit, we have 53 cadets (aged 9-18) with 21 adult volunteers, who (during

normal operations) attend the unit twice a week, and then at weekends we take the

cadets away on training weekends. This is hugely beneficial for those young cadets in helping them grow as individuals. Historically, we have had a number of cadets

continue their careers by joining the Royal Navy, all citing the benefits that Sea and

Royal Marine Cadets bring to making their naval careers a reality. As a Charity, we

also make sure we are prominent in all Folkestone events including Armed Forces

Day, Hythe Venetian Fete, and Remembrance Events, to name but a few.

Declarations or disclosable pecuniary interest/any other significant interest: