Sussex Community Foundation Inspiring local giving, meeting local need Philanthropy in Sussex Talk to East Sussex Strategic Partnership

The 10th Duke of Richmond and Gordon “It is, in my view, a scandal that there are areas in Sussex which are in the bottom 20% of national measures of social deprivation. At the same time, when local people or companies think of giving to charity they tend to think of large national bodies, because little is known about the small community groups on their doorsteps.”

What are we here for? Sussex Community Foundation is a charity which raises funds for and gives grants to charities and community groups across Sussex. Our job is to make the cake bigger – to increase private philanthropy to build a sustainable and flexible source of funding for local community action. We do this by being an expert local grant maker and a bespoke service for donors.

Grants in East Sussex Across Sussex - £13m in grants, £17m endowment District Number of Grants Total Awarded Eastbourne 164 £567,035 Hastings 280 £1,056,119 Lewes 326 £793,990 Rother 346 £832,004 Wealden 240 £665,162 East Sussex Total 1,356 £3,914,309 676 Groups 26 Individuals Across Sussex - £13m in grants, £17m endowment We give out around £2m in grants every year .

What kind of grants do we give? Provide the funding that local communities need Enable people and communities to identify and address their own needs Average grant is £3,000 Range from £149 to £75,000 Flexible, responsive, proportionate Invest in organisations and be there for the long term

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Here are some of them …

Mayfield & Five Ashes Community Services MAYFACS offers community services and support for people living in the area to combat loneliness and isolation and to sustain quality of life. MAYFACS has piloted a befrienders scheme and the Five Ashes Coffee & Chat The Deans Senior Tea Club runs free, weekly, volunteer-run social tea clubs that are open to all, in Peacehaven, Seaford, Telscombe and Saltdean. They provide friendship, activities and a jolly good time over a cup of tea and a slice of cake. They aim to combat loneliness and isolation in older age, and promote health and wellbeing through the cubs. They host special events such as tea dances, which get the whole community involved as volunteers or attendees. They also provide a programme of visits, trips and outings to places of interest chosen by the tea club members. Sussex Community Foundation awarded them a grant of £1000 in July 2017 to provide exercise and yoga sessions for members.

Working with Sussex people Donors are Sussex families, individuals, companies and others. Alta Fund Amy Hart Fund Anjoli Stewart Fund Arthur & Rosemary Kay Fund Gatwick Foundation Glenn & Phyllida Earle Fund Lawson Endowment for Sussex Leyden House Fund Lewes Fund Little Cheyne Court Fund Marit & Hans Rausing Fund Meads Fund Rampion Fund Rye Fund Westdene Fund

Example Funds “Not only will the fund be a permanent memorial to us both but more importantly, the income generated by the fund will provide a contribution to the financial needs of some of the many worthy and deserving causes that exist throughout Sussex.” Arthur Green “We’re delighted to be able to launch the Rampion Fund being managed by Sussex Community Foundation. Our aim is to make a real difference to people living in the area surrounding the wind farm.” Chris Tomlinson Rampion Offshore Wind Farm

Sussex Uncovered I and II Published November 2013 Updated November 2016 Published December 2017

Overall IMD Sussex deprivation map

The future of philanthropy Philanthropy is predicted to grow exponentially Making money AND doing good Localism, volunteering and community action Innovative responses to cuts in public sector funding Rejection of contracting/transactional relationships Keen to invest in organisations Some donors want a ‘buzz’ from their giving Digital philanthropy, social media, crowd responses

What does the community & voluntary sector want? Investment in capacity building for the sector Make it easier for smaller groups to access funding, Champion a vibrant voluntary and community sector Continue to provide flexible funding and broad criteria Foster innovative responses to loss of public sector funding

Conclusion

For more information Our website: www.sussexgiving.org.uk/rampion Email: kevin.richmond@sussexgiving.org.uk grants@sussexgiving.org.uk Or call us on 01273 409440

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