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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

Community at the heart: reflections from my first month

In his first blog as Chief Executive, Julian Caddy reflects on his early weeks at Sussex Community Foundation, approving over £680,000 in grants, meeting community foundation leaders from across the UK, and gaining a deeper understanding of both the scale of need and the strength of community action across Sussex.

By Julian Caddy - CEO of Sussex Community Foundation

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.