Supporting Charities across Sussex Weald

Charities

Our charities are playing a crucial role in our communities, supporting those who are most in need. In a year of unprecedented disruption, we relied upon our charities more than ever. I'm the patron of Hospice in the Weald and have previously worked with many local charities, including the following organisations:

I am also working in partnership with Rotherfield St Martin charity and Wealden Dementia Action Alliance to raise awareness about dementia and leading the way in making our communities dementia friendly. I have proudly signed up to the Dementia Charter and I hope many businesses and organisations will follow suit.

🎗️Securing funding for our charities

Sixteen charities in Wealden received funding from the ÂŁ200m Coronavirus Community Support Fund in November 2020, totalling ÂŁ237,956. The funding is aimed at supporting those who need to continue providing their services as part of the national coronavirus response.

Recipients of the grant are:

  • ENGage
  • The Sussex Association For Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
  • East Sussex Association of Blind and Partially Sighted People
  • Children's Respite Trust
  • Hailsham Festival of Arts & Culture
  • Mayfield & Five Ashes Community Services (MAFACS)
  • Mediation+
  • Outward Housing
  • Singing Mamas Choir CIC
  • The KEYS Project
  • Uckfield Volunteer Centre
  • Rites for Girls CIC
  • The Sandcastle Trust
  • Rotherfield St Martin
  • Eastbourne Bird Aid CIO
  • The Bowles Rocks Trust Ltd

News

Nusrat Ghani MP supports Groombridge Men's Shed

Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, was pleased to visit the Groombridge Men’s Shed as part of her Surgery Summer Tour, to meet some of its members and see their new workshop, which opened in 2022.Men’s Sheds are a nationwide initiative that aims to tackle social isolation of men, especially those wh

Nusrat Ghani MP celebrates progress on Crowborough Community Hub project

Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, was pleased to join Crowborough residents in celebrating progress of the new Community Hub located at the rail station in Jarvis Brook.On Friday 18th July, residents of Crowborough had the opportunity to attend an open drop-in and get the first glimpse of plans to

Horam BMX pump track construction to begin after funding

Construction of a new BMX pump track is set to begin, thanks to a funding boost.The track, which will be part of the Horam Recreation Ground in Horam, East Sussex, is the second phase of the Get Active Pathway (GAP) Project.Nusrat Ghani MP has supported the GAP Project.

Heathfield Youth Hub nearing completion

Local MP visits construction site for new Heathfield Youth HubNusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, has recently visited the construction site of the Heathfield Youth Hub, which is nearing completion ahead of its opening in September.

Nusrat Ghani MP welcomes funding boost for Horam GAP Project

Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, was pleased to learn that thanks to a grant secured from Veolia, construction of Phase 2 of the Get Active Pathway (GAP) Project on Horam Recreation Ground can now begin.Nusrat has been extensively involved in working with Horam Village Hall Trustees and suppo

Nusrat Ghani MP welcomes progress on the new Heathfield Youth Hub

Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, has recently visited the construction site of the Heathfield Youth Hub, which is nearing completion ahead of its opening in September.The new Heathfield Youth Hub, located on the High Street, was made possible by ÂŁ4.9 million grant secured in 2023 via the Governmen

Nusrat Ghani MP celebrates Sussex Weald volunteers during Volunteers' Week 2025

Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, is pleased to support Volunteers’ Week 2025 and highlight the hard work of local volunteers.Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the contribution and dedication of millions of volunteers who give up their time to help others. The campaign usually takes