My rudimentary understanding of HLF funding:
Any group/charity/organisation that qualifies for HLF backing do so on the understanding that it’s a ONE OFF payment and not a source of regular funding/income.
Basically they will give you the money to get your project off the ground but will NOT provide the finances to keep operating on a weekly/monthly/yearly basis.
Why should HLF bail out 558.
As has been said they have funded other projects that have gone tits up why should 558 be any different she’ll fly again just you watch.
Brad