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What it does
The Shed provides a social environment where older people can meet and pursue a project for their own benefit or for the wider community, using the added expertise and experience of fellow members. It provides a friendly environment that allows members to participate within the limits of their ability. There are opportunities to increase self-worth and counteract the effects of exclusion.
In its own words, from the Charity Commission's register of charities.
What its grants paid for
£36k in 4 published grants recorded
against Hastings between 2020 and 2025, from Sussex Community Foundation and The National Lottery Community Fund.
This is money awarded, which isn't always the same as money spent.
£12k from Sussex Community Foundation
Funding was provided towards core costs.
awarded Wed 12 Mar 2025 · Southern Water Goodwill Fund for Hastings and St Leonards
· recorded against Hastings · The grant on GrantNav ↗
£8k from Sussex Community Foundation
Funding was provided towards running costs and refurbishment.
awarded Fri 8 Mar 2024 · General Awards
· recorded against Hastings · The grant on GrantNav ↗
£8k from The National Lottery Community Fund
The funding will be used to assist the group in staying afloat whilst they undergo the buying of premises. The group brings people together to reduce socially isolated groups and is currently open and delivering.
awarded Fri 8 Apr 2022 · National Lottery Awards for All England
· recorded against Hastings · The grant on GrantNav ↗
£8k from The National Lottery Community Fund
The organisation will use funding to cover the rent of its premises to continue bringing men together to meet, gain, develop or teach skills, and make a difference in their community.
awarded Wed 19 Feb 2020 · National Lottery Awards for All
· recorded against Hastings and Rye constituency · The grant on GrantNav ↗