Summer update: The latest round of grants supporting families and children through challenging times
Families with children are increasingly struggling due to the rising cost of living, prompting many communities to turn to charities for...
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We’ve been busy fundraising, grant-giving, volunteering and difference making. Read on to find out more about what we’ve been up to lately…
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Julie Billings
- Jul 9
- 2 min
Green haven in the city: Moulsecoomb Forest Garden's Commitment to community
With each charity visit we are always humbled and touched by the people they serve but never surprised by the sense of community, love...
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Julie Billings
- Jul 4
- 2 min
The impact of your donations on grassroots charities like Rett UK
Thanks to our amazing donors, we were able to fund two eye gaze devices for Rett UK. These life-changing communication tools are loaned...
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Julie Billings
- Jul 3
- 2 min
Transforming young lives through music: Our visit to East Paisley's inspiring School of Rock
Following the recent Scottish Golf Day, our team had the pleasure of visiting a wonderfully lively charity in the heart of East Paisley...
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Julie Billings
- Jun 11
- 1 min
Focus Foundation's heartfelt contribution to Cradle Hill Community Primary School
A new haven for learning and wellbeing Cradle Hill Community Primary School in Seaford recently celebrated the addition of a new wooden...
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Julie Billings
- Apr 30
- 1 min
Discover Fareshare's impact on hunger and the community
Collaborating with 153 organizations across Sussex and Surrey, Fareshare, redistributes surplus food to individuals in need, combatting...
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Julie Billings
- Apr 11
- 1 min
Maximizing our collective impact: how your support has benefited the Anti-Freeze Centre in Portslade
Off The Fence, based in Sussex, was one of the beneficiaries of our 2023 Winter Ball. Explore their story to understand why our grant was...
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Julie Billings
- Apr 8
- 1 min
Happy Days Children's Charity and the transformative impact of theatre
Set up by three mums in 1992, Happy Days Children's Charity collaborates with communities throughout the UK to offer essential breaks for...
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Julie Billings
- Mar 7
- 2 min
Spring update: The latest round of grants revealed following our 2024 Winter Ball fundraiser
Thanks to the tremendous success of our Winter Ball in February, we have been in a position to address several grant requests....
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Julie Billings
- Mar 4
- 2 min
ESTEEM welcomes their Creative Collective to support creative young adults
ESTEEM, a youth charity based in Sussex, collaborates with young adults aged 14-26, providing them with a nurturing environment to...
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Julie Billings
- Feb 15
- 2 min
Empowering youth mental health: CASY's impactful journey with Focus Foundation support
In the realm of youth mental health, initiatives that offer support and guidance are invaluable. This is where CASY (Counselling and...
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Julie Billings
- Jan 9
- 2 min
FORCE Cancer Charity: Guiding cancer journeys with holistic support
FORCE Cancer Charity, based in Exeter, is a beacon of support for many, extending free assistance and information to those affected by...
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Julie Billings
- Jan 4
- 1 min
Prioritizing wellbeing: Our grant boosts mental health enrichment at Sussex MS Centre
Founded in 1983 under the guidance of Don Hawkins and his team, the Centre has grown into a vibrant community fuelled by user engagement....
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Julie Billings
- Dec 12, 2023
- 2 min
Focus Foundation grants Pelican Parcels £4,000 as their Secret Santa campaign get’s underway
It was never going to be a difficult decision to fulfil a grant application from Pelican Parcels, a local charity in Brighton & Hove, in...
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Julie Billings
- Dec 11, 2023
- 1 min
Focus Foundation receives heartfelt thanks from Youth Mental Health Foundation
"We want to say a huge thank you to Focus Foundation! We are incredibly grateful to have been funded by Focus Foundation. Thanks to their...
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Julie Billings
- Nov 28, 2023
- 2 min
The power of community at the Brighton Surf Life Saving Club Awards
Celebrating the fruits of our support at Focus Foundation is truly fulfilling! Recently, our team members Mandi and Jules had the...
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Julie Billings
- Nov 21, 2023
- 1 min
Latest round of awarded grants unveiled
In September, we reopened our grants application portal and were amazed by the overwhelming response from all corners of the UK. Numerous...
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Julie Billings
- Oct 16, 2023
- 2 min
Firing-up young minds: Table Talk Foundation's inspiring food education initiative
Charities make a huge difference in our communities every day. Most go under the radar for their work and yet they touch the lives of...
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Julie Billings
- Sep 26, 2023
- 2 min
A heartwarming collaboration at Magdalen Farm
Magdalen Environmental Trust, a 132-acre organic working farm nestled along the banks of the River Axe, specializes in accommodating...
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Julie Billings
- Aug 21, 2023
- 2 min
Supporting families throughout their cancer journey
1 in 2 people in the UK born after 1960 will be diagnosed with some form of cancer during their lifetime*. In 2018 Fler Wright faced her...
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