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What it does
The activities of Xtrax are to support and encourage young people up to the age of 24 in Hastings and Rother by providing advice, assistance, educational and social activities enabling them to make the transition to successful adulthood.
In its own words, from the Charity Commission's register of charities.
What its grants paid for
£255k in 7 published grants recorded
against Hastings between 2019 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.
£20k from The National Lottery Community Fund: A Safe Place to Be Young
awarded Mon 13 Oct 2025 · National Lottery Awards for All England
· recorded against Hastings and Rye constituency · The grant on GrantNav ↗
£20k from Sussex Community Foundation
Funding was provided towards their drop-in sessions for young people.
awarded Wed 12 Mar 2025 · Southern Water Goodwill Fund for Hastings and St Leonards
· recorded against Hastings · The grant on GrantNav ↗
£10k from Sussex Community Foundation
Funding was provided towards their Drop-in sessions for young people at Hastings Commons.
awarded Fri 8 Nov 2024 · General Awards
· recorded against Hastings · The grant on GrantNav ↗
£10k from Sussex Community Foundation
Funding was provided towards core costs.
awarded Fri 11 Nov 2022 · General Awards
· recorded against Hastings · The grant on GrantNav ↗
£10k from The National Lottery Community Fund: Digital Inclusion
The funding will be used to update current IT and buy additional laptops for the Xtrax Centre supporting vulnerable young people who are digitally excluded. The project aims to increase digital skills reducing inequality and improving opportunities.
awarded Fri 15 Oct 2021 · National Lottery Awards for All England
· recorded against Hastings · The grant on GrantNav ↗
£180k from The National Lottery Community Fund: Future Perfect
The funding will provide support for young people aged 16-24 living in an area of multiple deprivation with issues such as; health and wellbeing housing benefits advice food poverty and more. The aim is to provide timely and appropriate support to tackle each of these issues to help ensure those they work with can improve their mental health and wellbeing.
awarded Thu 14 Jan 2021 · RC London and South East Region
· recorded against Hastings and Rye constituency · The grant on GrantNav ↗
£5k from Sussex Community Foundation
Funding was provided towards the staff costs of a Volunteer Coordinator.
awarded Mon 18 Nov 2019 · General Awards
· recorded against Hastings · The grant on GrantNav ↗