1m Small Grants Achieved

A few years ago Hastings Voluntary Action worked with others partners to form the Sussex Community Foundation - a new charity designed to increase donmations from companies and individuals and distribute this in small grants to groups in Sussex. Next month when its grants panel gathers for its regular meeting the Foundation will have given away over £1m in grants accross Sussex. To find out more about the Foundations Work or make an application please visit http://www.sussexgiving.org.uk/home/index.php

HVA Director Steve Manwaring welcomed the announcement. "Small grants are vital to the work of so many local groups. We are pleased that our association with Sussex Community Foundation has been successful and has reached the landmark 'million pound' mark. At a time when small grants are increasingly under pressure - Hastings Borough Council have recently cut their programme - the work of bodies like the Community Foundation will assume increasing significance.