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What it does
The charity provides:Free computer access to disadvantaged groups at various centres in the area .Regular groups attending the centre include clients with Prader Willi Syndrome and people in recovery from mental ill health. Day services for people with dementia in Hastings and Rye.Support for people in food povertyESOL for Asylum seekers and refugees.
In its own words, from the Charity Commission's register of charities.
What its grants paid for
£75k in 8 published grants recorded
against Hastings between 2021 and 2024, from Sussex Community Foundation and The National Lottery Community Fund.
This is money awarded, which isn't always the same as money spent.
£20k from The National Lottery Community Fund: ESOL for Refugees
This project will support refugees and asylum seekers with English lessons to help them settle and integrate into the community. This includes meeting recent increased demand from Ukrainian people seeking refuge in England.
awarded Thu 26 Sep 2024
· recorded against Hastings and Rye constituency · The grant on GrantNav ↗
£5k from Sussex Community Foundation
Funding was provided to support Ukrainian refugees, through room hire, resources and tutor costs
awarded Thu 19 Jan 2023 · Masonic Fund for Ukrainian Refugees
· recorded against Hastings · The grant on GrantNav ↗
£10k from The National Lottery Community Fund: Community English
The funding will be used to provide English lessons to refugees and asylum seekers. The project aims to enable people to settle in the country and integrate into the community
awarded Fri 11 Nov 2022 · National Lottery Awards for All England
· recorded against Hastings and Rye constituency · The grant on GrantNav ↗
£10k from Sussex Community Foundation
Funding was provided towards a foodbank, with additional support for asylum seekers and refugees.
awarded Fri 11 Nov 2022 · General Awards
· recorded against Hastings · The grant on GrantNav ↗
£10k from Sussex Community Foundation: Rother Outreach to Older People [ROTOP]
Funding was provided towards an outreach worker to consult with communities in Rother about the needs of older people.
awarded Wed 26 Jan 2022 · Winter Support & Recovery Fund
· recorded against Hastings · The grant on GrantNav ↗
£10k from Sussex Community Foundation
Education Training Consortium Sussex support asylum seekers, refugees and migrants with ESOL courses. Funding was provided for food supplies, a laptop for internet access for advice and information at the food bank, and support staff for one year to provide information, signposting and support.
awarded Mon 24 May 2021 · Sussex Crisis Fund - COVID19
· recorded against Hastings · The grant on GrantNav ↗
£5k from Sussex Community Foundation
Education Training Consortium support asylum seekers, refugees and migrants with ESOL courses. Funding was provided to purchase food for struggling families, including those under the Syrian resettlement scheme.
awarded Mon 19 Apr 2021 · Covid Winter Support Fund - COVID19
· recorded against Hastings · The grant on GrantNav ↗
£5k from Sussex Community Foundation
The Education Training Consortium Sussex support asylum seekers, refugees and migrants with ESOL courses. Funding was provided towards staff costs and food donations for clients experiencing food poverty.
awarded Wed 13 Jan 2021 · Covid Winter Support Fund - COVID19
· recorded against Hastings · The grant on GrantNav ↗