Homelink News
My HOMELINK Story – From CEO to almost homeless in a week
Before we almost became homeless, my partner and I owned a multimillion-pound business. We lived with our young children in a rental property worth £1.5 million and had a comfortable life. Covid, Brexit and the cost of living crisis compounded to cause big problems...
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Pray for HOMELINK
Pray for HOMELINK: For all in our area in need of housing for many reasons Our five staff: Gabrielle, Gary, Fran, Shaun and Wendy The Housing Department of Lewes District Council The introduction of a new IT system in our office
Open Garden event raises £2,000
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 jazz...
Artwave exhibition a hit for HOMELINK
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...
HOMELINK helps people move out of cold caravans
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...
HOMELINK 2023 Report: Huge demand for small grants
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...
Chair’s Letter
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 raise...
Christmas Appeal 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...
HOMELINK’s summer fundraising event at Barrack Cottage raises nearly £2000
HOMELINK’s open garden event at beautiful Barrack Cottage raised close to £2,000 for our summer #homes4families campaign, set up to assist vulnerable families in the Lewes district area. Set in 4-acres of downland chalk, the owners of this historic Bishopstone...