The Grant Panel consists of eight people representing various sectors within the South Downs. It will include two Member representatives of the Authority and key individuals with various expertise from the private, public, community and voluntary sectors.

The Grant Panel will work to establish policy and criteria in order to ensure that grant awards are made to projects which further the objectives of the South Downs National Park Authority. Although the Panel will work throughout the year to make grant decisions it will meet 4 times a year specifically to consider large grant applications.

Grants Panel Meetings

The following meeting dates have been confirmed:

  • 1st May 2012
  • 4th Sept 2012
  • 4th Dec 2012
  • 5th Feb 2013

Large Grant Applications must be submitted 1 month before each meeting.

Grants Panel Members

The Grant Panel is made up of the following members:

  • Ken Bodfish (Chair)
  • Janet Sinclair
  • Des Lambert
  • David Ashcroft
  • Roger Mullenger
  • Jeremy Legget
  • Brian Cheater
  • Jennifer Gray