The Homity Trust – Funding Opportunity

• Value: Up to £1,000
• Application deadline:10 December 2026
• Eligible expenditure: Funding supports projects that help people most affected by the cost of living crisis and those experiencing hardship in Sussex. Grants can be used for a wide range of community-based activities and services that improve wellbeing and provide practical support to vulnerable residents.

Who can apply:

Applications are accepted from UK registered charities, not-for-profit constituted community groups, and other charitable institutions including community interest companies and social enterprises showing a set of rules or formal organisation, based and working in Sussex.

Priority will be given to smaller local causes.

Eligible Expenditure:

The funding can support a wide range of projects to help those most in need. Projects looking to support those most affected by the ongoing cost of living crisis are of particular interest in this current round.

Some recently funded groups include:

• Harriett’s Press by Quiet Down There – a free to use Laundry service for those in need.
• Pelican Parcels – taking in pre-loved and new item donations for babies and children up to age 12, and redistributing them to families facing financial
• Crew Club @Whitehawk – a community food kitchen.
• Kennedy Street Recovery Hub – a central point for all struggling with addiction.