Homelink News
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Ashdown Singers raise £1,300 to help people into housing this Christmas
On Sunday, December 5th, the Ashdown Singers delighted an audience at the St Thomas More church in Seaford with their magical Christmas repertoire. An impressive 80+ people also joined the concert online to hear the ensemble, which not only brought in the spirit of...
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...
Newsletter Autumn 2021
Welcome to our seasonal newsletter which gives an overview of our main news and what’s in store as we head into Christmas.
HOMELINK’s first Christmas card to raise seasonal funds
The HOMELINK team is delighted to announce that the charity’s first fundraising Christmas card has been produced thanks to the generosity of Lewes-based equestrian artist, Paul Lucas, and a grant from the Pannett Trust. The wintery local scene, ‘Spirits on the Wind’,...
HOMELINK patron, Sir Peter Field, steps down to retire
It is with great sadness and heart-felt gratitude that the HOMELINK team bids farewell to the incredible Sir Peter Field, our Patron for the past 13 years, who has stepped down to retire after a lifetime of inspirational community service specially recognised and...
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