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Sussex Community Foundation

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We bring inspirational people together to create the change Sussex needs. We empower communities by making grants that address their specific needs. ✨

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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🎬 We're celebrating 20 years of Sussex Community Foundation with the launch of our new About Us video! Discover how we're connecting local generosity with local communities to create lasting change across Sussex. Watch here: youtu.be/9HpFrMyV4_w 💚 #Sussex #LocalGiving #CommunityFoundation
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Tracey Payne from Herbert Scott shares why charitable giving can be an important part of financial planning, and the value of local knowledge when giving with confidence. Read her story: sussexcommunityfoundation.org/20-ye… #20Years20Voices #LocalGiving
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
⏰ Less than a week to go! We’re inviting charities and community groups across Sussex to apply for funding to tackle poverty, improve health, help people reach their potential or act on climate change. 📅 Deadline: 11 September 2026 Find out more and apply: ow.ly/pKj350ZKoxv
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Main Grants
We’ve decided to pause our Main grants programme, meaning the next expected opportunity to apply will be in the autumn.
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
In our second #20Years20Voices story, Carina Bauer reflects on local philanthropy and the difference that can be made when people come together around an issue. Read her story: sussexcommunityfoundation.org/20-ye…
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20 years, 20 voices: Carina Bauer
Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Group, established the Brighton & Hove Homelessness Fund to tackle the issue more strategically & collaboratively.
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
📢 We're looking for a Finance Assistant to join our team! If you're looking for a finance role where your work helps strengthen communities across Sussex, we'd love to hear from you. Find out more and apply: sussexcommunityfoundation.org/news/…
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Join our team
We're looking for a Finance Assistant to join our team to develop and maintain the Foundation’s systems and processes to be more efficient.
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
It started in her conservatory. Hannah Powell founded Family2Family in 2018 to help children across East Sussex access essential clothing and equipment. Today it's a county-wide service. 💙 Read Hannah's inspiring story, the first in our #20Years20Voices series: ow.ly/B56l50ZweVA
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
We’ve supported the latest episode of the Sussex And The City Podcast. Recorded with members of the brilliant Impact Initiatives’ Hop 50+ programme, the episode explores devolution, community wellbeing, transport, housing and public understanding. Listen here 👇 ow.ly/PZZW50Zq0Jw
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
We were proud to support Justlife and IMEX at the Brighton & Hove Homelessness Fund Showcase and Pledge Event. The event brought together businesses, charities and philanthropists to explore how collective action can help tackle homelessness across the city. Read more: ow.ly/OZ6g50ZhaaP
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
New UKGrantmaking 2026 data shows 14,000+ grant makers distributed £24bn in grants in 2024–25, up 4% on last year. As grant sizes increase and become more concentrated, local knowledge and place-based funding remains vital for smaller charities and groups. Read more🔍 ow.ly/HGnP50ZfU94
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UK Community Foundations: the place-based read
UK Community Foundations: the place-based read Brought to you by: UK Community Foundations (UKCF) brings together the 47 accredited UK Community Foundations and is a UKGrantmaking partner organisation.
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
💚 It's #SmallCharityWeek. Small charities may be small in size, but their impact is enormous. This week, we're celebrating the charities and community groups that support people, strengthen communities and make Sussex a better place to live. Thank you for all that you do. ✨
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
“After my mum passed away, it made me feel like I’m good at something. It gives me a purpose to come every week.” Anne shared how Arts on Prescription has helped her find connection, confidence and purpose. A powerful reminder of the difference local community groups make every day. 💚
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
💛Happy Sussex Day!💙 From Chichester to Hastings, Crawley to Brighton & Hove, we're proud to support communities across Sussex. For 20 years, local giving has strengthened communities in every corner of our county. Thank you to everyone making Sussex a kinder, more connected place to call home.
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
In his first blog as Chief Executive of Sussex Community Foundation, Julian Caddy reflects on his first month in the role, including approving over £680,000 in grants and meeting community foundation leaders from across the UK. Read more: ow.ly/3A9z50Z7EsP
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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.
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
🎉 We’re delighted to share that £682,909 has been awarded to organisations across Sussex in our latest funding round. Supporting local charities and community groups creating positive change across our communities 💛
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
⏰ Last chance to apply to the 2026 Rampion Community Benefit Fund. Supporting Sussex charities and community groups tackling climate change, fuel poverty and energy resilience. 📅 Deadline: Tuesday 19 May Apply now: sussexcommunityfoundation.org/rampi…
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Rampion Community Benefit Fund
The Rampion Community Benefit Fund is a community benefit fund set up by Rampion Offshore Wind Ltd and managed by Sussex Community Foundation. The Fund seeks to support charities and community groups through the energy crisis and beyond, while tackling carbon emissions and climate change.
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
📢 Our Main Grants programme is now open. Supporting charities and community groups creating positive change across Sussex. Deadline Friday 5 June. Find out more and apply: sussexcommunityfoundation.org/apply
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Main Grants
We’ve decided to pause our Main grants programme, meaning the next expected opportunity to apply will be in the autumn.
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Accessible cycling can be life-changing. Pedal People are helping people living with a disability or in care to get outdoors. And now have two new trikes to support even more riders. Great to have Polly, Grants & Relationships Manager. there to celebrate with them. More: ow.ly/rO1J50YSqkt
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Accessible rides for all: Pedal People welcome new trikes
Polly Kruger, Grants & Relationships Manager, visited Pedal People to see the additions to their cycle fleet of highly accessible rides.
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
We’re excited to welcome Julian Caddy FRSA as our new Chief Executive 🎉 With 20+ years in the community & charity sector, including leading Brighton Fringe and revitalising Scarborough Fair, he brings a wealth of experience in partnerships and community impact. Read more: ow.ly/41NY50YP5ns
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Supporting parents is one of the most powerful ways to improve children’s mental health. Our latest guest blog from Hansa Raja of Holding Space explores why whole-family, early support matters. Read more: ow.ly/uR2050YFzOl #MentalHealth #EarlyIntervention #ImprovingHealth
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Why supporting parents is key to improving children’s mental health
Hansa Raja, Chief Executive of Holding Space, shares her journey to establishing the charity and the importance of supporting parents.
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
The Rampion Community Benefit Fund is now open for applications. Supporting charities and community groups through the energy crisis and beyond. 📅 Deadline: Friday 19 May Apply here: sussexcommunityfoundation.org/rampi… #FundingOpportunity #ClimateAction
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Rampion Community Benefit Fund
The Rampion Community Benefit Fund is a community benefit fund set up by Rampion Offshore Wind Ltd and managed by Sussex Community Foundation. The Fund seeks to support charities and community groups through the energy crisis and beyond, while tackling carbon emissions and climate change.
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
In Sussex, girls are admitted to hospital for mental health support at much higher rates than boys. In Brighton & Hove it’s over 4.5 times higher. Our Sussex Women & Girls Fund is here to help change that. Read Jackie Wilkes’ blog on why this matters & what we’re doing: ow.ly/6eVT50Yva6K
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
We’re proud to fund local charities helping women & girls feel safe, confident and able to create their own opportunities. Charities like the brilliant Flourish Mentors who we shared the stage with at Sussex in the City. #IWD2026 #GiveToGain www.youtube.com/watch?v=absyUJWstgs
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Sussex in the City 2025
Sussex Community Foundation connects the people who care with the causes that matter. In October, we brought our community together at the renowned Mercers H...
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
The Rampion Community Benefit Fund opens on 14 April, supporting Sussex charities and community groups delivering projects that help people and protect the environment. Learn more and get ready to apply: www.sussexcommunityfoundation.org/rampion
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Our new #ImprovingHealth report's four key findings: 🌊 Multiple health problems in coastal communities 🧑‍🦯‍➡️High levels of disability and poor health among working-age adults 🧠 High mental health needs ❤️‍🩹Overlapping health challenges for young people Read more: ow.ly/LvmX50Yp1W9
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Welcome to Polly Kruger as our newest Grants & Relationships Manager! Polly has jumped straight into both sides of her role – from assessing applications and learning about the impact of our funding, to connecting with our Fundholders hearing the stories that drive their giving. ❤️
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Our Improving Health report is now online. It shows the greatest health challenges in Sussex are concentrated in our most deprived coastal communities. And it highlights why place-based funding is so important. Read it here: sussexcommunityfoundation.org/repor…
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Improving Health
Our Improving Health report gives a place-based analysis of health outcomes in Sussex and highlights the vital role of local charities.
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Towner Eastbourne to launch our Sussex Uncovered: Improving Health report. We heard powerful insights from local leaders and organisations and shared new evidence on the health challenges facing Sussex communities. Read the report: ow.ly/jOyg50YhvxH
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Improving Health
Our Improving Health report gives a place-based analysis of health outcomes in Sussex and highlights the vital role of local charities.
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Kevin and Hannah from the team heard the PM speak in Hastings today about #PrideInPlace – and the power of local communities. Brilliant to see the scheme expanding to 380 areas nationwide. “If you want to know where hope lives in Britain, it's in our communities.”
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
How can we tackle health inequalities across Sussex? Join us for the launch of our Sussex Uncovered report: Improving Health – sharing insights and community-led solutions. With Josh Babarinde MP, Hansa Raja (Holding Space), and Luke & Jason (Stay Up Late). Register: ow.ly/gX9i50Y8SP0
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Our Main Grants are now open! 💙 We’re now accepting applications to our Main Grants, supporting charities and community groups making a real difference across Sussex. 🗓 Deadline: 13 February 👉 Apply now: sussexcommunityfoundation.org/grant…
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Applying for a grant from Sussex Community Foundation? Watch our portal guidance video for a simple walkthrough: 🎥 youtu.be/-YC4mYh-osI
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
📊 Our 2024–25 Annual Report is now published! 💷 £2.8M+ in grants 🤝 420 local community groups supported 📍 Impact across Sussex Thank you to everyone who makes this work possible. Read it here: sussexcommunityfoundation.org/wp-co…
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
At Sussex Community Foundation, we believe in the power of community. As we mark nearly two decades of impact, we’re looking for a Chief Executive who shares our ambition to lead Sussex Community Foundation into our next chapter. Applications close Monday: ow.ly/wBR550XGXb0
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Chief Executive Officer | Sussex Community Foundation | CharityJob
Apply now for Chief Executive Officer. , £75,000 - £80,000 per year, find a career with meaning today
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Our office will be closed from 23 December–5 January. If you contact us during this time, we’ll get back to you as soon as we can after we return. Wishing you a restful festive period and a Happy New Year ✨
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
📢 Our next Main grants round opens 26 Jan and closes 13 Feb. ✔️ Recent applicants: no need to reapply - your application will carry forward. 🔄Previous (summer & before) applicants: please submit a new application via our new portal. More guidance coming soon
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
A huge thank you to Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes for their donation to our Acting on Climate Fund, helping us support more local environmental action. 🌳 Read more in The Argus: www.theargus.co.uk/news/25644186.su…
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
“What modern philanthropy tells us - and why it matters in Sussex.” A great read from our Head of Philanthropy. Blog: sussexcommunityfoundation.org/what-…
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What modern philanthropy tells us – and why it matters here in Sussex
Our Head of Philanthropy & Development, Vicky Booth, explores new research on what drives HNW giving and how to maximise impact.
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Great to see our funding supporting Forest School sessions at the Goodwood Education Trust! 🌱 Helping young people learn through nature is at the heart of community impact. Read more: ow.ly/NZrM50XGWeW
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Sussex Community Foundation supports Forest School at the Goodwood Education Trust
Secondary school children struggling in mainstream schooling will be able to benefit from weekly Forest School, thanks to funding from the Sussex Community Foundation. The Goodwood Education Trust is an independent environmental education charity operating on the Goodwood Estate near Chichester and has been connecting children with nature for almost 50 years. The Trust runs three programmes, Farm Visits, Forest School, and Children in the Community.
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Ready to lead change across Sussex? We’re hiring a CEO! Join Sussex Community Foundation as Chief Executive - 35h/week, based in Lewes, £75–80 k. Apply by 5 Jan 2026. #CEO #CharityJobs #Leadership www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/sussex-co…
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Chief Executive Officer | Sussex Community Foundation | CharityJob
Apply now for Chief Executive Officer. , £75,000 - £80,000 per year, find a career with meaning today
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Know a local volunteer group doing outstanding work? Nominate them for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service - a great way to celebrate Sussex’s amazing community spirit. 🎖️ kavs.dcms.gov.uk/make-a-nomination/…
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Our team has been out seeing the impact of local groups first-hand. Our Head of Grants & Impact, Hannah Clay, joined Burgess Hill & District Pantry to celebrate the opening of their new home. sussexcommunityfoundation.org/news/…
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Celebrating Burgess Hill Pantry’s new home
Hannah Clay, our Head of Grants & Impact, recently joined Burgess Hill & District Pantry for the opening of their new premises.
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Over £2.1M awarded to 237 Sussex projects through the Rampion Community Benefit Fund since 2017 🌊 We're proud to manage the fund which has supported more than 1M people across the region. 🔗 www.sussexexpress.co.uk/community/r…
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Rampion Community Fund awards £2.1million grants in Sussex
Rampion Wind Farm’s Community Benefit Fund has awarded £2.1 million in grants to 237 Sussex community projects since it opened in 2017, according to its 2024 Impact Report, published by the Sussex Community Foundation.
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
📊 New #IMD data shows Hastings is facing some of the highest levels of deprivation in England, with one neighbourhood ranked in the top 10 most deprived nationally. These figures reinforce the importance of local charities & community groups who are already driving change ow.ly/KGuJ50XtzpL
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Hastings ranked among England’s most deprived areas – but local communities are driving change
Hastings is a vibrant and creative town, yet recent IMD data highlights the scale of the challenges some residents face.
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Over £400,000 in grants from the Southern Water Goodwill Fund are supporting 49 local organisations in Hastings and St Leonards. A big thank you to Southern Water and our community panel for helping shape this fund’s impact. 🎥 Watch the story: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM2b7nbTBJY
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Great conversation with Sir Rod Aldridge at our Sussex in the City event -brilliantly hosted by Summer and Val from Flourish Mentors. 🎥 Watch the highlights: youtu.be/absyUJWstgs
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
It’s #TrusteesWeek! We’re proud to celebrate our dedicated Board of Trustees, who guide Sussex Community Foundation’s mission to strengthen local communities across Sussex. Thank you for your expertise, insight, and care in helping us make a lasting impact. 💙 #TrusteesWeek2025 #ThankYouTrustees
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
🚨 We’re hiring! Join Sussex Community Foundation as our Grants & Relationships Manager (£38k, hybrid Lewes). Build partnerships, manage grants & help local charities thrive. 📅 Deadline: 13 Oct sussexcommunityfoundation.org/news/…
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Ever wondered about a "Day in the Life" at a small charity? Dementia Singing Experience gives us a glimpse into the incredible work they do in #Sussex. It's truly inspiring! 🤩 Read more 👇 sussexcommunityfoundation.org/day-in-the-l... #SmallCharityWeek #CommunityImpact #MakingADifference
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
🌟 As women increasingly become primary decision-makers and income earners, it's crucial for professional advisors to adapt. Michael Lawrence discusses the dynamics of wealth transfer and women’s important role in promoting social good.🤩 sussexcommunityfoundation.org/gender-dynam...
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The gender dynamics of wealth transfer and philanthropy
Michael Lawrence, managing director of Global Wealthmap Ltd, discusses women’s important role in promoting social good.
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Sussex Community Foundation @sussexcommfound.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
100 days in! 🌟 Vicky Booth, Head of Philanthropy, reflects on the vital role of community foundations. Read her perspective on impactful #localgiving 👇 sussexcommunityfoundation.org/100-days-in-... #CommunityImpact #Philanthropy
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