Supporting Local
RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS IN THE PARISH OF BENENDEN
Benenden Bonfire Society’s aim is to distribute profits to promote or assist in projects or to generate new opportunities in the Parish.
The recipients of this funding can be a group or an individual creating benefit for the parish. The Committee favours opportunities for young people but this is not exclusive and other age groups are welcome to bid for the funds available.
Successful applicants will be invited to submit a more detailed bid outlining the project/opportunity and how it will benefit the group/Parish. There will also be a requirement to set out costs and funds already held by the group/individual and why, if applicable, additional funds are necessary.
Applications are open from the 1st January following the Bonfire & Fireworks event and close a month later on 1st February. Please fill out the application below so we can consider and share with your organisation.
Beneficiaries from 2023 Fireworks
Benenden Cricket Club
The club still plays on the traditional village green in front of the St. George's parish church and next to the Bull Inn. A perfect setting for village cricket and one of only two Kent entries in the Rothman's Book of Village Cricket (1993). Historically, Benenden...
Benenden Pre-School
Benenden Pre-School Pre-school is delighted that it has been awarded funding from the Benenden Bonfire Society. The generous donation is paying for the purchase of a tricycle and a scooter from Community Playthings, an organisation based near Robertsbridge, which...
Merry & Bright
Merry & Bright is a club for men and women over 55, not just those who live in Benenden. They meet every fourth Tuesday of the month in the Memorial Hall, Benenden (a few yards east of The Bull) from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm. They welcome new members and have a policy...
Sissinghurst Scouts, Cubs, Beavers & Squirrels
Sissinghurst Scouts are one of eight Groups within the Weald District in Kent. They have active sections for Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers, catering for children from 4 to 18 years old. They meet weekly at various locations around Sissinghurst during...