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 £200m Coronavirus Community Support Fund in November 2020, totalling £237,956. 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 celebrates opening of The Station Youth Centre in Hailsham

Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, was delighted to join Hailsham communities, councillors and Youth Centre Manager Andy Joyes to cut the ribbon and officially open The Station Youth Centre on Western Road.Hailsham Youth Service was originally located in Market Square, but having outgrown this base,

Hailsham's Youth Centre officially opened at new town centre location

A ceremony has taken place this afternoon to mark the official opening of the new  Hailsham Youth Centre.A ribbon was cut by Sussex Weald MP, Nusrat Ghani, alongside town councillors and Youth Centre Manager, Andy Joyes.Hailsham Youth Service staff were on hand to talk to members of the public,

Nusrat Ghani MP celebrates over £950,000 Government support for Buxted Scouts

Nusrat Ghani, MP for Wealden, was pleased to meet with the Leader of the 1st Buxted (O’Brien’s Own) Scout Group to discuss exciting plans for the refurbishment of their facilities, made possible by Government support. The 1st Buxted (O'Brien's Own) Scout Group has recently been successful in s

Nusrat Ghani MP congratulates Hailsham charity on National Lottery Grant

Nusrat Ghani, MP for Wealden, visited Hailsham-based charity Bird Aid, to congratulate the team of volunteers on receiving nearly £20,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund. Bird Aid runs a rescue and rehabilitation centre specialising in gulls, as well as a charity shop and community café in

Nusrat Ghani MP visits Rotherfield charity ahead of Dementia Action Week 2024

Ahead of Dementia Action Week, Nusrat Ghani, MP for Wealden, has joined Rotherfield St Martin (RSM) charity’s Time to Talk group session, focused on supporting unpaid carers of those living with dementia. Dementia Action Week 2024, which is the Alzheimer’s Society’s biggest and longest running awar

Nusrat Ghani MP supports Arlington Bluebell Walk

Nusrat Ghani, MP for Wealden, was pleased to return to Arlington to visit the Bluebell Walk at Bates Green Farm. The Bluebell Walk is a long-established family asset managed by John McCutchan with the support of The Bluebell Walk Advisory Group and many local charities.

Nusrat Ghani MP supports WayfinderWoman charity

Nusrat Ghani, MP for Wealden, has recently met with Wealden resident and founder of The WayfinderWoman Trust Laura Murphy, to learn more about the charity’s work and current projects. WayfinderWoman is a female run, volunteer-led charity helping women of working age across Wealden and East Sussex b