Charity News

March 4th, 2024

Talks at No 10 about Suicide Prevention by Bereaved Mother and ‘Points of Light’ winner.

Staff at Number 10 Downing Street heard first-hand about how a suicide prevention charity has used a personal tragedy to help save vulnerable young lives.

Ann Feloy, Founder of Olly’s Future charity (CIO no 1187184) spoke to Policy Unit members on Friday, calling for all medical students to have universal suicide prevention training as part of their core curriculum.

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November 28th, 2023

Pioneering partnership to help tackle homelessness in Worthing

New supported accommodation to tackle homelessness in Worthing is on the way thanks to an innovative new partnership.

Worthing Borough Council is working with housing association Worthing Homes, homelessness charity Turning Tides and Homes England to create 21 much-needed apartments to prevent people sleeping rough.

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November 23rd, 2023

Worthing community groups celebrate funding success

Groups from across Worthing have come together to build connections and celebrate their successful bids for funding from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Neighbourhood Fund.

Over £577,000 from Worthing Borough Council’s CIL Neighbourhood Fund was successfully bid for by 45 community groups and voluntary sector organisations in September this year.

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September 7th, 2023

Alzheimer’s Society warns of the effect of hot weather on people living with dementia in Sussex

Charity advises regularly checking in on people with dementia, keeping them hydrated and out of the sun during sunny spells

With the heat health warning upgraded to amber as temperatures continue to soar, Alzheimer’s Society is providing advice to help the 26,500 people across Sussex with dementia to stay safe and hydrated during the hot spell, this World Alzheimer’s Month.

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