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Growing local giving. Strengthening local communities.

For 20 years, Sussex Community Foundation has connected local people, businesses and philanthropists with the small charities and community groups creating lasting change across Sussex. Through local giving, strategic grant-making and expert philanthropy advice, we're helping make Sussex a fairer and more equal place.

Impact across Sussex 2025/26

£2.3m
awarded in grants
441
grants given
353
community groups supported

Expert philanthropy advice.

Sussex Community Foundation brings inspirational people together to create the change Sussex needs. We make and strengthen connections between philanthropists, businesses, charity founders and community leaders.

About.

Since 2006 we’ve raised £70 million, given grants of £40 million to over 3,500 organisations and £26 million is in endowment to provide for future generations across Sussex.

Insight.

At Sussex Community Foundation we have extensive knowledge of our county and the local communities, drawing on the expertise of our staff and trustees, and thanks to the ongoing relationship with local groups and organisations.

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The 11th Duke of Richmond giving a speech at a podium with Sussex Community Foundation on the front. Our chair, Mark Spofforth, stands next to him.
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Making an Impact.

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