📢 We're looking for a Finance Assistant to join our team! If you're looking for a finance role where your work helps strengthen communities across Sussex, we'd love to hear from you. Find out more and apply: https://sussexcommunityfoundation.org/news/join-our-team

Join our team

We're looking for a Finance Assistant to join our team to develop and maintain the Foundation’s systems and processes to be more efficient.

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It started in her conservatory. Hannah Powell founded Family2Family in 2018 to help children across East Sussex access essential clothing and equipment. Today it's a county-wide service. 💙 Read Hannah's inspiring story, the first in our #20Years20Voices series: https://ow.ly/B56l50ZweVA

We’ve supported the latest episode of the Sussex And The City Podcast. Recorded with members of the brilliant Impact Initiatives’ Hop 50+ programme, the episode explores devolution, community wellbeing, transport, housing and public understanding. Listen here 👇 https://ow.ly/PZZW50Zq0Jw

We were proud to support Justlife and IMEX at the Brighton & Hove Homelessness Fund Showcase and Pledge Event. The event brought together businesses, charities and philanthropists to explore how collective action can help tackle homelessness across the city. Read more: https://ow.ly/OZ6g50ZhaaP

New UKGrantmaking 2026 data shows 14,000+ grant makers distributed £24bn in grants in 2024–25, up 4% on last year. As grant sizes increase and become more concentrated, local knowledge and place-based funding remains vital for smaller charities and groups. Read more🔍 https://ow.ly/HGnP50ZfU94

UK Community Foundations: the place-based read

UK Community Foundations: the place-based read Brought to you by: UK Community Foundations (UKCF) brings together the 47 accredited UK Community Foundations and is a UKGrantmaking partner organisation.

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💚 It's #SmallCharityWeek. Small charities may be small in size, but their impact is enormous. This week, we're celebrating the charities and community groups that support people, strengthen communities and make Sussex a better place to live. Thank you for all that you do. ✨

“After my mum passed away, it made me feel like I’m good at something. It gives me a purpose to come every week.” Anne shared how Arts on Prescription has helped her find connection, confidence and purpose. A powerful reminder of the difference local community groups make every day. 💚

💛Happy Sussex Day!💙 From Chichester to Hastings, Crawley to Brighton & Hove, we're proud to support communities across Sussex. For 20 years, local giving has strengthened communities in every corner of our county. Thank you to everyone making Sussex a kinder, more connected place to call home.

In his first blog as Chief Executive of Sussex Community Foundation, Julian Caddy reflects on his first month in the role, including approving over £680,000 in grants and meeting community foundation leaders from across the UK. Read more: https://ow.ly/3A9z50Z7EsP

Community at the heart: reflections from my first month

In his first blog as Chief Executive, Julian Caddy reflects on his early weeks at Sussex Community Foundation.

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🎉 We’re delighted to share that £682,909 has been awarded to organisations across Sussex in our latest funding round. Supporting local charities and community groups creating positive change across our communities 💛

⏰ Last chance to apply to the 2026 Rampion Community Benefit Fund. Supporting Sussex charities and community groups tackling climate change, fuel poverty and energy resilience. 📅 Deadline: Tuesday 19 May Apply now: https://sussexcommunityfoundation.org/rampion

Rampion Community Benefit Fund

The Rampion Community Benefit Fund is a community benefit fund set up by Rampion Offshore Wind Ltd and managed by Sussex Community Foundation. The Fund seeks to support charities and community groups through the energy crisis and beyond, while tackling carbon emissions and climate change.

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📢 Our Main Grants programme is now open. Supporting charities and community groups creating positive change across Sussex. Deadline Friday 5 June. Find out more and apply: https://sussexcommunityfoundation.org/apply

Main Grants

We’ve decided to pause our Main grants programme, meaning the next expected opportunity to apply will be in the autumn.

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Accessible cycling can be life-changing. Pedal People are helping people living with a disability or in care to get outdoors. And now have two new trikes to support even more riders. Great to have Polly, Grants & Relationships Manager. there to celebrate with them. More: https://ow.ly/rO1J50YSqkt

Accessible rides for all: Pedal People welcome new trikes

Polly Kruger, Grants & Relationships Manager, visited Pedal People to see the additions to their cycle fleet of highly accessible rides.

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We’re excited to welcome Julian Caddy FRSA as our new Chief Executive 🎉 With 20+ years in the community & charity sector, including leading Brighton Fringe and revitalising Scarborough Fair, he brings a wealth of experience in partnerships and community impact. Read more: https://ow.ly/41NY50YP5ns

Supporting parents is one of the most powerful ways to improve children’s mental health. Our latest guest blog from Hansa Raja of Holding Space explores why whole-family, early support matters. Read more: https://ow.ly/uR2050YFzOl #MentalHealth #EarlyIntervention #ImprovingHealth

Why supporting parents is key to improving children’s mental health

Hansa Raja, Chief Executive of Holding Space, shares her journey to establishing the charity and the importance of supporting parents.

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The Rampion Community Benefit Fund is now open for applications. Supporting charities and community groups through the energy crisis and beyond. 📅 Deadline: Friday 19 May Apply here: https://sussexcommunityfoundation.org/rampion #FundingOpportunity #ClimateAction

Rampion Community Benefit Fund

The Rampion Community Benefit Fund is a community benefit fund set up by Rampion Offshore Wind Ltd and managed by Sussex Community Foundation. The Fund seeks to support charities and community groups through the energy crisis and beyond, while tackling carbon emissions and climate change.

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In Sussex, girls are admitted to hospital for mental health support at much higher rates than boys. In Brighton & Hove it’s over 4.5 times higher. Our Sussex Women & Girls Fund is here to help change that. Read Jackie Wilkes’ blog on why this matters & what we’re doing: https://ow.ly/6eVT50Yva6K

We’re proud to fund local charities helping women & girls feel safe, confident and able to create their own opportunities. Charities like the brilliant Flourish Mentors who we shared the stage with at Sussex in the City. #IWD2026 #GiveToGain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=absyUJWstgs

Sussex in the City 2025

Sussex Community Foundation connects the people who care with the causes that matter. In October, we brought our community together at the renowned Mercers H...

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The Rampion Community Benefit Fund opens on 14 April, supporting Sussex charities and community groups delivering projects that help people and protect the environment. Learn more and get ready to apply: www.sussexcommunityfoundation.org/rampion

Rampion Community Benefit Fund

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Our new #ImprovingHealth report's four key findings: 🌊 Multiple health problems in coastal communities 🧑‍🦯‍➡️High levels of disability and poor health among working-age adults 🧠 High mental health needs ❤️‍🩹Overlapping health challenges for young people Read more: https://ow.ly/LvmX50Yp1W9

Welcome to Polly Kruger as our newest Grants & Relationships Manager! Polly has jumped straight into both sides of her role – from assessing applications and learning about the impact of our funding, to connecting with our Fundholders hearing the stories that drive their giving. ❤️

Our Improving Health report is now online. It shows the greatest health challenges in Sussex are concentrated in our most deprived coastal communities. And it highlights why place-based funding is so important. Read it here: https://sussexcommunityfoundation.org/report/improving-health/

Improving Health

Our Improving Health report gives a place-based analysis of health outcomes in Sussex and highlights the vital role of local charities.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us at Towner Eastbourne to launch our Sussex Uncovered: Improving Health report. We heard powerful insights from local leaders and organisations and shared new evidence on the health challenges facing Sussex communities. Read the report: https://ow.ly/jOyg50YhvxH

Improving Health

Our Improving Health report gives a place-based analysis of health outcomes in Sussex and highlights the vital role of local charities.

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Kevin and Hannah from the team heard the PM speak in Hastings today about #PrideInPlace – and the power of local communities. Brilliant to see the scheme expanding to 380 areas nationwide. “If you want to know where hope lives in Britain, it's in our communities.”

How can we tackle health inequalities across Sussex? Join us for the launch of our Sussex Uncovered report: Improving Health – sharing insights and community-led solutions. With Josh Babarinde MP, Hansa Raja (Holding Space), and Luke & Jason (Stay Up Late). Register: https://ow.ly/gX9i50Y8SP0

Our Main Grants are now open! 💙 We’re now accepting applications to our Main Grants, supporting charities and community groups making a real difference across Sussex. 🗓 Deadline: 13 February 👉 Apply now: https://sussexcommunityfoundation.org/grants/how-to-apply/main-grants/

Applying for a grant from Sussex Community Foundation? Watch our portal guidance video for a simple walkthrough: 🎥 https://youtu.be/-YC4mYh-osI

📊 Our 2024–25 Annual Report is now published! 💷 £2.8M+ in grants 🤝 420 local community groups supported 📍 Impact across Sussex Thank you to everyone who makes this work possible. Read it here: https://sussexcommunityfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Annual-Report-2025-DIGITAL.pdf

At Sussex Community Foundation, we believe in the power of community. As we mark nearly two decades of impact, we’re looking for a Chief Executive who shares our ambition to lead Sussex Community Foundation into our next chapter. Applications close Monday: https://ow.ly/wBR550XGXb0

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Our office will be closed from 23 December–5 January. If you contact us during this time, we’ll get back to you as soon as we can after we return. Wishing you a restful festive period and a Happy New Year ✨