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Give locally. Make a lasting difference.

Perhaps you’ve been thinking for a while about giving back to your local community but aren’t sure what route to take. Perhaps you and your family are passionate about helping others and ready to take a more strategic approach. Or you might have come into some money through an inheritance or selling an asset and want to make sure it’s used in a way that will have a positive impact on the county you call home.

We work with people who want to support Sussex and help them find effective ways to give. We offer expert local philanthropy advice, using local knowledge to understand the issues facing communities across the county and the organisations working to address them.

 “In recent years we have helped hundreds of people to give effectively to the causes and places that are important to them. Often, that means supporting people to better understand and navigate complex issues, such as homelessness or mental health, to ensure their giving has the greatest impact possible. We also regularly work in partnership with professional advisers so any philanthropy is embedded in a client’s wider financial planning. But, of course, the real magic happens when grants are made and a donor experiences first-hand the life-changing work taking place in our communities every day. Knowing that was enabled by their giving is very special – and it motivates our team every day.”

Vicky Booth
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Chief Executive of Sussex Community Foundation

Partner with us.

Whatever your reason for wanting to do more, we’re here to help. By partnering with us you can:

  • Discuss and agree how to meet your charitable goals.
  • Access our wealth of local knowledge to ensure you’re giving effectively.
  • Support causes you care about.
  • Make your gift in the most cost-effective and tax-efficient way.
  • Leave us to manage all the administration, investments, due diligence, reporting and legal responsibilities.
  • Create long-lasting and meaningful impact in the community.
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Making your charitable aims a reality.

There are many ways we can work together to make a meaningful difference to your community in Sussex, from setting up a Donor Advised Fund to leaving a legacy. We can also work with your professional adviser to offer the right solution for your philanthropy, tax, family or business needs.

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Let's talk about your giving.

Giving can look different for everyone. Whether you know exactly what you want to support or are still exploring your options, our philanthropy team can help you find an approach that works for you.

Email our Philanthropy team or phone 01273 409 440 for an informal conversation about your needs and aims.

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