Sussex Community Foundation

Aims of Fund

The Sussex Community Foundation was set up in January 2006 to build a substantial, permanent fund to support charities and communities across Sussex.

Who can apply

Any local charity or not-for-profit group can apply, as long as you have a constitution or set of rules. They are particularly keen to support small local groups.

How much and what can you apply for

The Foundation is currently managing funds on behalf of a wide range of individuals and companies. The grants available range from £500 - £5000. Details of each fund and their criteria are on their website, but they collectively fund projects in the following categories:

  • Addressing social and economic disadvantage
  • Helping young people and the long term unemployed into work through activities focussed on education
  • Self help, health & wellbeing
  • Local environmental issues
  • Children and young people
  • Children with special needs and their families
  • Homelessness
  • Women at risk of domestic violence

How to apply

Download the online application and send it to the above address with a covering letter explaining how your project meets the criteria of the fund you are applying for.

Deadlines for application

Deadlines are every 3 months and are posted on the website. You should get a decision within 6-8 weeks of the deadline.

Background info held at Resource Centre

Application Form

Contact details

Suite B, Falcon Wharf
Railway Lane
Lewes BN7 2AQ
Phone number: 01273 409440
email: info@sussexgiving.org.uk
website: www.sussexgiving.org.uk

Date & initials

23/9/11 MS

 

Information services at the Resource Centre

Information sheets

Our information sheets are simply written and aim to cover the essentials of running a group and its activities

Favourite Funders

If you are looking for help with fundraising, you may find our Favourite Funders pages useful.

Beachcomber

Beachcomber is our online database of useful resources and services for groups in Sussex.  It contains contact details for people who can offer specialist help with running a group, as well as suppliers for practical resources and equipment.

Reference Library

We have a small reference library of books and information for community and voluntary groups.  Our full library catalogue is available online.  All groups are welcome to drop in and use the library, free of charge.

Front desk information service

If you have a question about running your group that is not answered here, you could try asking our front desk worker.  We will respond to your request within 7 days.  Contact us by phone (01273 606160), email, or by using our feedback form, or just drop in - we are here from 9am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday.

Additional support for some groups

We can offer more intensive support for certain groups.  See our Additional Support page to find out more.

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