Surrey News
Projects to help young people preparing for the world of work were among scores to benefit from more than £800,000 of grants awarded to community groups by Surrey County Council’s local Members last year
Each of Surrey County Council’s 81 councillors is given an allocation every year to donate to projects in their local area that help promote the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of their community.
Among them were:
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£6,600 from Tandridge’s six Members, including council leader David Hodge and chairman Sally Marks, toFarm Buddies for helping vulnerable young people get work experience on a local farm
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Nearly £10,000 from nine members towards installing nine public defibrillators
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Almost £5,500 from 12 Members towards helpingSurrey Search and Rescuefind and rescue vulnerable people.