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What it does
Supporting the integration of people seeking refuge in Hastings, Rother and Wealden
In its own words, from the Charity Commission's register of charities.
What its grants paid for
£627k in 4 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.
£401k from The National Lottery Community Fund
The funding will be used to support people seeking refuge in Hastings Rother. The project aims to bring people together and build strong relationships across communities through a buddy scheme matching newly-arriving people to local volunteers who they induct and train to become buddies. The grant will help to provide safe spaces organise community-led social gatherings and workshops to learn new skills improve spoken English educate communities on cultural differences and deliver a range of practical support.
awarded Thu 29 Aug 2024
· recorded against Hastings and Rye constituency · The grant on GrantNav ↗
£10k from The National Lottery Community Fund: Stitch For Change Patchwork Story Telling
The funding will be used to deliver embroidery and sewing workshops to support a story telling project for the refugee and migrant community. The project aims to improve community cohesion integration and potential.
awarded Fri 3 Mar 2023 · National Lottery Awards for All England
· recorded against Hastings and Rye constituency · The grant on GrantNav ↗
£10k from Sussex Community Foundation
Funding was provided to enable them to open the Dove Café an additional 3 days per week, offering a warm space with food and hot drinks for anyone who needs a place to keep warm and with access to cheap/free food during the winter months.
awarded Mon 20 Feb 2023 · Winter Support Fund CoL_East Sussex
· recorded against Hastings · The grant on GrantNav ↗
£206k from The National Lottery Community Fund: The Refugee Buddy Project - New Roots
The Refugee Buddy Project (RBP) are requesting £20500 over 3 years to support their core offer of refugee support and integration in Hastings Rother and Wealden areas of East Sussex on the South Coast. RBP are a lived experience organisation set up by and for the community of refugees and newly arrived or settled individuals and families and local volunteers wishing to welcome them.
awarded Fri 23 Apr 2021 · RC London and South East Region
· recorded against Hastings · The grant on GrantNav ↗