We awarded over £2.8 million to 420 charities and voluntary groups – all made possible by our generous supporters and fundholders.

Visits to inspiring community groups across Sussex, from Think 18 in Chichester to Little Gate Farm in Rye, seeing first-hand the difference local action makes.

Bringing our community of donors and supporters together at events, including Afternoon tea at the House of Lords, our Summer Reception at Architectural Plants and more recently our sixth Sussex in the City.

We celebrated two years of the Chagossian Fund, which has now given out over £650,000.

Our Sussex Day photo competition showcased the power of community.

We focussed on sharing our Reaching Potential funding priority, highlighting the challenges young people in Sussex face and the brilliant groups supporting them.

The Southern Water Goodwill Fund committed over £400,000 for groups in Hastings and St Leonards.

Together, we supported over 400,000 local people across Sussex.