Homelink News
‘Christmas with the Ashdown Singers’ raises £800 for HOMELINK
On Sunday, December 4th, at St Thomas More Church, Seaford, the Ashdown Singers delighted everyone with their stunning annual concert which raised a fantastic £800 for HOMELINK’s Winter Appeal this year. The Ashdown Singers are a group of 25 experienced voices led by...
HOMELINK launches Winter Appeal
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 helps its first Ukrainian family settle into a home
HOMELINK is over-joyed to report that the service has been able to support a Ukrainian family into a permanent home following a period of traumatic loss and displacement. The support of this family fleeing the war to access a private rental property in Lewes District...
HOMELINK’s Board seeks new trustees
HOMELINK’s Board of Trustees is seeking new trustees with the expertise and personal skills to help govern the charity’s work and ensure it continues to be resilient, forward-thinking and well-run. The board is responsible for setting the overall strategic direction...
Lewes District Food Partnership awards HOMELINK £2k grant to help tackle food poverty
We are delighted to announce that the Lewes District Food Partnership (LDFP) has awarded HOMELINK a £2k grant to support clients experiencing food poverty. The impact of food poverty on HOMELINK clients has been significant, with many individuals and families referred...
2021 ANNUAL REPORT
The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in another challenging year for HOMELINK. Thankfully, however, a raft of new funding partnerships and the generosity of supporters has meant HOMELINK’s service has thrived, not just survived, the year. We provided 86 loans, helped 161...
HOMELINK secures £11,500 funding from the Garfield Weston Foundation
The HOMELINK team is delighted to announce that the Garfield Weston Foundation has awarded £11,500 of funding to support our running costs for 2022. Established over 60 years ago in 1958, the Garfield Weston Foundation is a family-founded, grant-making charity which...
Christmas small grant for HMP Ford client supports promising new start
Over Christmas, the HOMELINK team has been able to assist an individual leaving HMP Ford all thanks to our small grants scheme and partnership with HMP Ford that is helping vulnerable ex-offenders to access short-term Bed and Breakfast accommodation and re-build their...
A happy start to 2022 thanks to the generous support of HOMELINK’s Christmas appeal
Thanks to the support of HOMELINK’s volunteers, supporters, Lewes District community and our local churches, response to our Christmas appeal had been exceptional in 2021, raising over £3000 in donations over the festive period. The HOMELINK team had a busy December...
South Street Bonfire Society raises over £600 for HOMELINK
Lewes Bonfire was back to form on November 5th, following a year’s break due to Covid. Alongside the historic parade and fireworks, there was also a dazzling display of generosity thanks to the efforts of South Street Bonfire Society (SSBS) who raised over £600 for...