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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.
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By Julian Caddy - CEO of Sussex Community Foundation
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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
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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.
By Hansa Raja - Chief Executive of Holding Space
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Reflections on twenty years of Sussex Community Foundation

Kevin Richmond, Founding CEO at the Foundation, reflects on how the organisation has grown over 20 years as he prepares to step down.
By Kevin Richmond - Outgoing CEO, Sussex Community Foundation
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When women and girls thrive, our whole community thrives

Jackie Wilkes, Philanthropy Advisor at the Foundation, talks about our new Sussex Women & Girls Fund and why it's so needed.
By Jackie Wilkes - Philanthropy Advisor at Sussex Community Foundation
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Navigating inheritance tax shifts: What the changes mean for charitable giving

Rebecca Louis, Private Client Partner at Mayo Wynne Baxter, shares her expertise on navigating inheritance tax shifts and what they could mean for charitable giving.
By Rebecca Louis, Private Client Partner at Mayo Wynne Baxter
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