The new Mayor of Eastbourne is encouraging people to put their best foot forward in aid of his three chosen charities. Councillor Pat Rodohan’s first fundraising event in office will be the Mayor’s Charity Seafront Walk on Sunday, July 18, from 2pm when he will stride out from Fisherman’s Green […]
72% of public service workers volunteered or raised money – even whilst saving lives
Survey reveals astonishing story of UK’s big-hearted key workers on Public Service Day 72% of public sector workers have done volunteer work outside of their role in the last year to help people or services during the pandemic Nearly a third (32%) of NHS workers surveyed have been looking forward […]
Fat Boy Slim supports ‘Chip In’ for Martlets on National Fish and Chip Day 4 June
Norman Cook encourages community to ‘Chip in’ to support Martlets on National Fish and Chip Day Martlets Ambassador, international DJ and Brighton local, Norman Cook is supporting Martlets as they launch their first ‘Chip in for Martlets’ campaign on National Fish and Chip Day on Friday 4 June 2021. Norman is asking people […]
Former Mayor donates over £15,500 to charity despite Covid block on fundraising events
The former Mayor of Eastbourne raised £15,500 for jobseekers’ charity People Matter during his two terms in office despite Covid-19 preventing fundraising events being held in the second year. Councillor Steve Wallis, who handed over to new Mayor Pat Rodohan last week, presented his chosen charity with a cheque at […]
NEW CHARITY LAUNCHED IN EAST SUSSEX
A volunteer-led organisation that supports families, parents and children across East Sussex struggling with their mental health has been granted charitable status. This will allow Eastbourne-based Holding Space to increase its profile amongst all sectors of the local community in a way that will attract interest and reach potential clients […]
Local charities – are you looking for a unique way to raise funds and awareness during 2021?
Seaford Town Council is looking to utilise the Martello Field (west) as additional car parking space temporarily during the busy summertime weekends in 2021, while also providing local charities / community groups with the opportunity to promote their work and raise funds while doing so. The Martello Field (west) will […]
Sussex causes to benefit from co-operative fundraising
As a new pot of funding opens for applications, co-operative colleagues in Sussex are celebrating their successful store fundraising in 2020. A total of £12,925 was raised last year at The Co-operative Food stores in Sussex thanks to the support from customers and local residents. To show Southern Co-op’s appreciation […]
SHOEBOXES SAVE SCOUTS AS CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY FOR HOVE TEENAGERS
Hove based Louis Seaman, 14, Joe Sales, 13, and Billy James, 13, have today been able to complete their Chief Scouts Gold Award by packing up Christmas shoeboxes at Tonbridge charity warehouse. The three scouts from the Third Hove (St Leonard’s) Scout group needed to complete their award before moving […]
Iconic rock frontman Robert Smith becomes Patron of Heart Research UK
Robert Smith, of alternative rock band The Cure, has become a Patron for national charity Heart Research UK. Robert, who is the only continuous member of the legendary band that he co-founded in 1976, has announced his patronage after supporting the charity’s anonymous heART project for the last two years. […]
SUSSEX OPENS DROP-OFF SITES FOR CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX PROJECT
Locations across the region open today, ready to receive Christmas shoebox gifts lovingly packed up by residents throughout the national lockdown, this has all been made possible through Operation Christmas Child’s shoebox project. From today until Monday 14th December inclusive, many churches, businesses and organisations will collect shoeboxes ready to send […]
Councillors rally round to support the Eastbourne Tree of Light
Conservative councillors in the Ratton, Sovereign and Meads wards of Eastbourne have donated more than £3,000 to charities and good causes through the devolved budget scheme. The Eastbourne Tree of Light, an annual Rotary event allowing people to remember loved ones at Christmas, has been given a £1,200 boost. The […]
Introducing… The Eastbourne Santa Fun Run
Santa Claus is coming to town and this year he is swapping his sleigh for trainers with a brand new event, the virtual Eastbourne Santa Fun Run! Keen runners, joggers and walkers alike are encouraged to don their Santa suits on Sunday 20 December as part of this family friendly event, spreading Christmas cheer around Eastbourne and to […]
Charity appeals for help to fundraise for local people impacted by the pandemic
A leading youth charity is appealing to people to make a difference to the lives of local people who need it the most. The Youth Hostels Association (YHA) has launched a Christmas raffle with all proceeds going towards its Project90 appeal. The money raised will fund respite breaks for young carers, key […]
Grab some art and help some hearts
National charity Heart Research UK have launched the ‘anonymous heART project’ 2020, 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, go under eBay’s virtual hammer to raise money for life-saving research. Robert Smith (The Cure), […]
Seaford Young Mayor Completes Charity Cycle Challenge!
Town Council’s Young Mayor, Chanel Pritchard completes a challenging 30-mile bike ride in aid of her chosen charity, Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex. On Saturday26th September2020, the Young Mayor of Seaford, Chanel Pritchard took part in a sponsored cycle challenge with the Deputy Young Mayor, James Jenkins in aid of […]
Maria Caulfield MP raises a mug in support of Macmillan’s coffee morning
Cancer nurse and MP for Lewes Maria Caulfield has today raised a mug in support of Macmillan’s Coffee Morning and is encouraging her constituents to do the same. Now in its 30th year, the charity fundraiser usually sees millions of pounds donated every year to help support people affected by cancer. […]
Everest challenge comes to Firle
An epic attempt to cycle up (and down) Firle Beacon 70 times and match the height of Mount Everest gets underway on Sunday September 20. Eoghan McHugh aims to raise £10k for Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) and raise the profile of their ongoing campaigns to protect national marine conservation and empower local communities to protect oceans, […]
Maria Caulfield MP visits Seahaven Storehouse
Seaford and Newhaven MP has visited Seahaven Storehouse to thank them for their work, particularly during the Covid19 pandemic. The Seahaven Storehouse is a local food bank which supports families and individuals across the Seaford and Newhaven community by providing them with basic food items. They have seen their work […]
Maria Caulfield MP urges Seaford residents to join Seaford Football Club local discount scheme
Maria Caulfield MP is urging residents in Seaford to support their local football club and local businesses by joining the new local community discount card scheme. The Seaford MP joined Seaford Town FC to launch the Community Card and handed out awards to players, alongside Seaford Town Mayor, Cllr Rodney […]
Charity Cream Tea Day Celebration Hailed ‘A Great Success’
The Havens Community Hub, founded to help solve unmet community needs, delivered their first ‘Happy Boxes’, themed to celebrate National Cream Tea Day, on Friday 26th June to nearly fifty older people in the Havens Community (Saltdean to Seaford and the surrounding villages). Grateful recipients,as pictured,who have been isolated for […]
Council gives Eastbourne good causes a £60,000 boost
Eastbourne Borough Council has awarded £60,000 to local good causes through its Small Grants Scheme this financial year. Among the charities and groups supported with grants of up to £5,000 are Culture Shift, People Matter, Holding Space, Age UK and Bourne Out. Councillor Alan Shuttleworth, Cabinet member for Direct Assistance […]
CHARITIES LEFT FEARING FOR THEIR FUTURE FOLLOWING DROP IN FUNDING
For many of us the last few months in lockdown have been incredibly difficult. While some have been running daily errands or doing food shops for poorly relatives or vulnerable people living close by, others have volunteered at food banks or checked in on elderly neighbours. For many, giving back […]
Christopher Biggins Pledges Support To Community Hub
Former ‘I’m A Celebrity’ Jungle King and well known actor, Christopher Biggins has pledged his support in a video to the Havens Community Hub campaign on the Crowdfunder platform – www.crowdfunder.co.uk/silverliningsBacked by East Sussex County Council ‘Projects That Matter’, donations are currently being doubled at no extra cost to the donor.During […]
Seahaven FM superstar
Seahaven FM is sending a massive congratulations to Ryan Millns, who this morning at 7am became the first radio presenter ever to present on 24 Radio Stations In 24 Hours! He has currently raised over £1,400 for the NHS. You can still donate by clicking www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ Ryan-Millns What a Fantastic achievement! Well […]
Covid-19: Councils launch food parcel operation for vulnerable
Eastbourne Borough Council and Lewes District Council are ramping up their community response. Thousands of food parcels are being prepared at a secret location. People who received a letter from the NHS because they are at high risk if they catch the Coronavirus and don’t have a support network of […]
30,000 YOUTHS ON THE STREET BATTLING TO SURVIVE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
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 […]