About 30,000 homeless young people are still out on the streets, battling to survive COVID-19 on their own Some of these young people have mental health issues that make isolation as dangerous as the virus Many have no income or family networks to support them – in addition, worryingly, a proportion do not […]
Maria Caulfield MP and Anneka Rice help launch Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal
Maria Caulfield MP and presenter and Strictly Come Dancing contestant, Anneka Rice, have joined forces this March to help Marie Curie provide care and support to more people living with a terminal illness. Maria Caulfield MP and Marie Curie Ambassador, Anneka, were pictured together with Marie Curie Rapid Response Healthcare […]
Mayor’s Charity Quiz Night
The Mayor of Seaford Councillor Nazish Adil is holdig a charity quiz night on Friday 20th March at the Seaford Golf Club, Firle Road, Seaford. Timing is 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Tickets are £ 10.00 per head and teams should be four people. Included in the entrance fee are sandwiches and […]
Council worker’s fundraising drive reaches £32,000
A Lewes District Council refuse driver has been hailed a ‘charity champion’ having raised £32,000 for good causes over the last decade. Kevin Miller has completed numerous fundraising challenges including three marathons, two ultramarathons, a trek to Everest Base Camp, and scaling 24 peaks of the Lake District within 24 […]
Havens Community Cars CIO
A new Charitable Interest Organisation (CIO) has been formed to meet significant identified need for transport in the Havens area (Saltdean to Seaford and surrounding villages).Havens Community Cars, a volunteer car driver scheme, is currently recruiting and training drivers who will volunteer for a few hours per week and will […]
Bruderhof GIves £15,000 to Hastings community project
The Bruderhof Community is donating £15,000 to help ensure the much needed work of Hope Kitchen in Hastings can continue. Wellington Square Church needs to refurbish the kitchen facilities used by Hope Kitchen, Street Pastors and other local groups to ensure it is fit for purpose. The building is listed […]
Prosecco for prostrate
Yes -it’s to-day at the Constitutional Club in Seaford. A modest entrance fee of two pounds but a glass of prosecco offered as a welcome to the events put on for a very worthy cause.
Blues Brothers show- This Saturday
NEWHAVEN LIFEBOATS WILL BE PRESENTING A SHOW ON SATURDAY 1ST FEBRUARY-see attached flier. This will be at Newhaven Social Club, Bridge Street, BN9 9PN Tickets priced at £ 10.00 each are available at www.ticketsource.co.uk/newhavenlifeboatevents All proceeds will go that ever worthy cause RNLI Lifeboats so do have a fun evening […]
Mayor of Seaford becomes first volunteer for new transport charity
Councillor Nazish Adil, the Mayor of Seaford, signed up to become the first volunteer car driver for the new Havens Community Car scheme scheme this week. The service will support residents from Saltdean to Seaford (and surrounding villages).Mayor Nazish expressed her support for the new charity and said she was […]
Young Mayor’s Quiz Night
Some extra information for those of you who will be supporting the Young Mayor’s quiz night on Friday January 17th 2020.
Art for hearts – National charity Heart Research UK raises over £37,000 with art-inspired fundraiser
National charity Heart Research UK has raised £37.500 with their ‘anonymous heART project’, auctioning unique anonymous artworks by a host of celebrities, artists and designers. Over 450 pieces of original A5 artwork created by huge names including Robert Smith (The Cure), Alan Titchmarsh MBE, Zoë Wanamaker CBE, Keith Lemon, Ralph […]
Jacobs Steel’s birthday ball raises more than £9,000 for Sussex charity
A Worthing-based estate agency chain celebrated its 35th birthday by hosting a black-tie ball to raise vital funds for Coastal West Sussex Mind. The sold-out event – hosted by at the Worthing Dome – featured a three-course dinner, an auction, a raffle and a live band, which collectively raised […]
Kempton House Day Centre -Bonfire afternoon
Kempton House is in Cavell Avenue Peacehaven and will be having an afternoon of fun with hot food, music and a raffle on 2nd November from 2.30 pm to 6.00pm. Tickets are £ 5.00 per adult and £ 2.50 for a child under 12. All money raised will go towards […]
Don’t forget Peacehaven Mayor’s curry night on Saturday
A lively event with curry or shepherds pie thrown in all for £ 8.00. Last remaining tickets on 01273 585493. Should be fun!
Grab some art and help some hearts – Heart Research UK launch art inspired fundraising campaign where YOU can bag a piece of original celebrity art
National charity Heart Research UK have launched the ‘anonymous heART project’ 2019, an online fundraising campaign that will see hundreds of anonymous one-of-a-kind masterpieces created by huge names from the worlds of art and entertainment, available for anyone to bid on. Alan Titchmarsh, Robert Smith (The Cure), Zoë Wanamaker CBE, […]
Barnardo’s life-changing work impossible without legacy gifts
The UK’s largest children’s charity, Barnardo’s, depends on legacy gifts for up to half of their voluntary income, which goes directly towards funding vital support services for vulnerable children and young people. This October, Barnardo’s are encouraging those aged 55 and over to consider leaving a gift in their Will […]
Big Swing Band Fundraising Evening Saturday 12th October 2019
Put your glad rags on and join in at Newhaven Fort for a fantastic night of entertainment with Jonny Spice’s 18 piece Swing Band – see poster below! All profits made will go to projects in the Havens. For more information http://sussexcommunity.org.uk/denton-island-community-centre/community-events/
Actors and artists sketch support for epilepsy charity
Famous names from the worlds of film, TV, books and art have been busy doodling to support national charity, Epilepsy Action. Their etchings will go under the hammer in an eBay auction on National Doodle Day, Friday 20 September. The event celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. The auction includes works […]
Local charity launches 30th Anniversary Grand Raffle with £1,000 cash top prize!
For the first time ever, Care for the Carers is running a special countywide raffle, to celebrate 30 years of supporting unpaid carers locally and raise vital funds to continue their work. The charity supports local people who look after a relative or friend who couldn’t manage without their support. […]
i360 ABSEIL EVENT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR BRIGHTON, HOVE AND DISTRICT SAMARITANS.
Thirty intrepid volunteers will be abseiling down Brighton’s iconic vertical pier, the i360, on 21st September to raise funds for the Brighton, Hove and District Samaritans branch. This will be the biggest event in the local charity’s fundraising calendar and Brighton, Hove and District Samaritans is hoping to raise a […]
Bargain Hunt star to value home treasures in aid of NSPCC at historic venue
BBC auctioneer Rupert Toovey will evaluate home ‘treasures’ at Arundel Town Hall · Residents of a market town will be dusting off their heirlooms this September as a familiar face of daytime television makes a one-off appearance for charity. BBC’s Bargain Hunt auctioneer Rupert Toovey will be offering evaluations […]