The Goodwill Fund for Hastings and St Leonards at Sussex Community Foundation is a grants programme funded by Southern Water. Over £400,000 is now available to support voluntary sector organisations, grassroots community groups, and established local charities that support people living in Hastings and St Leonards.
This funding addresses key challenges in Hastings and St Leonards, with criteria shaped by a community panel and insights from local youth groups. Please read the criteria carefully before applying and ensure you have also reviewed our main guidance for information on eligibility and exclusions.
You can apply to this Fund at the same time as applying to our main grants.
Community groups and voluntary sector organisations can find out more about how to apply for a grant by coming to our Application Clinic on 28 April, at Central Hall, 6 Bank Building, Station Road, Hastings, TN34 1NG.
The second application window for community project grants from the Hastings and St Leonards Goodwill Fund will open on 17 April.
The deadline for applications for this round is Friday 30 May 2025.
We’re here to provide the support you need to make applying for our funding as easy as possible. If you have any questions about this guidance or our application process, please get in touch with our friendly grants team. You can contact us via email or by calling 01273 409440.
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