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20 Years, 20 Voices: Tracey Payne

20 Years, 20 Voices celebrates the people, charities, donors and partners who have helped shape Sussex Community Foundation over the past two decades. Tracey Payne is Managing Director of Herbert Scott, an independent financial planning firm based in Lewes and one of Sussex Community Foundation's long-standing professional adviser partners. She shares why conversations about charitable giving are becoming an increasingly important part of financial planning, and how working with the Foundation helps clients give locally with confidence.

By Tracey Payne, Managing Director of Herbert Scott

20 Years, 20 Voices: Carina Bauer

20 Years, 20 Voices celebrates the people, charities, donors and partners who have helped shape Sussex Community Foundation over the past two decades. Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Group, established the Brighton & Hove Homelessness Fund at the Foundation in 2020, bringing together businesses, charities and local partners to tackle homelessness in a more strategic and collaborative way.

By Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Group

20 Years, 20 Voices: Hannah Powell

20 Years, 20 Voices celebrates the people, charities, donors and partners who have helped shape Sussex Community Foundation over the past two decades. Hannah Powell founded Family2Family in 2018 to ensure children across East Sussex have the clothing and essential items they need.

By Hannah Powell, Founder and Trustee of Family2Family

The quiet crisis that donors won’t name

Alistair Wickens, Founder of Impactology, reflects on the quiet identity crisis that follows a business exit, and how philanthropy can become a meaningful second act.

By Alistair Wickens - Founder of Impactology

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

Hansa Raja, Chief Executive of Holding Space, shared her journey to establishing the charity and explains the importance of supporting parents in improving children's mental health.