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East Sussex Floating Support Service updates referral routes

Due to funding cuts, our East Sussex Floating Support Service has implemented new pathways for referring into this service, as well as new eligibility criteria. The East Sussex Floating Support Service provides short-term housing-related floating support across East Sussex for vulnerable people, aged 16+, who require support to live independently. Three referral pathways are now in place for the service: Pathway 1: via Health and Social Care Connect (HSCC) Pathway 2: via Children’s Services Pathway 3: via District and Borough Housing teams Each pathway has its own distinct eligibility criteria which can be found in full on the East Sussex Floating … Read more

Local mayors honour BHT Sussex volunteers

Volunteers’ Week takes place during the first week of June each year and shines a spotlight onto the millions of people who volunteer across the UK. As part of our celebrations, we co-hosted receptions with the Mayor of Brighton and Hove, and the Mayor of Burgess Hill. At Brighton Town Hall, a number of volunteers, our CEO, David Chaffey, and members of staff were welcomed by the Mayor, Amanda Grimshaw, to the Council Chamber. Both Amanda and David spoke at the reception, emphasising the gratitude they both have for volunteers from BHT Sussex, and the impact they make on our … Read more

Volunteers celebrated at BHT Sussex for Volunteers’ Week

Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people across the UK make through volunteering in their communities. It is run by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations and takes place during the first week of June every year. The campaign highlights the diversity and unity of volunteer work, which is aptly reflected by the volunteers at BHT Sussex. 29 BHT Sussex volunteers donated 2261 hours of their time in the year 2024/2025 demonstrating how essential volunteers are to the delivery and development of many of our projects. Two of our projects that benefit greatly through the … Read more

BHT Sussex in Focus exhibition launched in Brighton

We are delighted to share the news of an extremely successful opening day of BHT Sussex in Focus – an art exhibition featuring work by BHT Sussex clients and tenants. The event took place in the reception of our head office at 144 London Road and saw an astonishing number of 100 visitors enjoying the art, music, and cake. The works of 22 artists are on display and consist of a wide range of paintings, drawings, photography, and conceptual art. The collection showcases the amazing talent among BHT Sussex clients and tenants. Some pieces have already been sold. Alongside the … Read more

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