by Nuala Calvi | Oct 13, 2023 | Events, News, Newsletter 2023
HOMELINK’s Open Garden fundraiser at the historic Barrack Cottage in Bishopstone raised almost £2,000 this year for our #homes4families campaign. Guests enjoyed wandering around the beautiful gardens and visiting a range of stalls while listening to music from...
by Nuala Calvi | Oct 13, 2023 | Events, News, Newsletter 2023
Hundreds of art lovers flocked to an exhibition of paintings and sculptures in aid of HOMELINK this September as part of the Lewes Artwave festival. Held at the grade II listed Castle Lodge, the weekend-long event featured work by landscape artist Adele Gibson and...
by Nuala Calvi | Oct 13, 2023 | News, Newsletter 2023
HOMELINK has recently helped several clients move out of inadequately heated and insulated static caravans. Many people have turned to caravan living in the face of soaring rents in the South East. While it may seem like a viable solution in the summer months, during...
by HOMELINK Client Managers | Oct 13, 2023 | News, Newsletter 2023
This year has been one of the most challenging to date for HOMELINK’s applicants and clients, who have been hit very hard by the cost of living crisis. Our core service has flatlined. We are making fewer interest-free loans to assist with rent in advance and security...
by Ros Kellaway | Oct 13, 2023 | News, Newsletter 2023
Dear friends, In my first few months as HOMELINK Chair, I have been struck by the incredible level of support shown to us by the local community in and around Lewes. I’m constantly astonished by the wide range of groups that come forward offering to donate or...
by Nuala Calvi | Oct 13, 2023 | Events, News, Newsletter 2023
HOMELINK’s 2023 Christmas Appeal will raise funds for its small grants programme, which helps people moving into a new home with the cost of essential household items. Those who have recently escaped homelessness often find themselves housed in properties without...
