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News

Last chance to apply for Rampion Community Fund grants in 2025

April 15, 2025

The Rampion Community Benefit Fund closes on Friday 2 May for 2025 applications, with around £160,000 available for grants of up to £10,000 for community projects supporting nature conservation, marine ecology and environmental improvements. It also includes grants of up to £20,000 for capital projects to improve community buildings in terms of energy conservation and renewable energy generation

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Mental Health: The Big Conversation

March 28, 2025

Jackie Wilkes, Philanthropy Manager at the Foundation, recently attended ‘The Big Conversation’ hosted by the High Sheriff of East Sussex to talk all about mental health. Below she shared some insights about the event.

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Quarter million boost for Hastings charities

March 28, 2025

19 organisations that provide vital support to local people have received a grant from the Goodwill Fund for Hastings and St Leonards.

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Blog

Meet our fundholders: Jeremy Field OBE, C.P.J. Field

In this blog, we meet one of our fundholders who has supported us through the years. Jeremy Field OBE, Co-Chief Executive at C.P.J. Field, writes about his experience as a fundholder at Sussex Community Foundation.

By Jeremy Field OBE, Co-Chief Executive - C.P.J. Field

Education in Sussex and why we need the charity sector

The Reaching Potential report highlights the challenges faced by communities in Sussex, compared to the regional and national picture.

By Alex Calabrese, Marketing Manager at Sussex Community Foundation

Reaching Potential: OCSI's work with the Foundation to understand the challenges in Sussex

OCSI's Aaron Henderson tells us how they worked with the Foundation on the Reaching Potential report to understand the challenges in Sussex.

By Aaron Henderson, Communications Officer at OCSI

Reports

Reaching Potential Executive Summary

This Executive Summary looks into the key findings highlighted by the Reaching Potential report.

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Reaching Potential

Our latest report in the Sussex Uncovered series. It highlights the challenges faced by our county, and the vital role of local charities in helping those who are disadvantaged so they can reach their full potential. The report highlights the importance of education and training for children and young people to achieve a good quality […]

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