Charities In East Sussex

The operation and maintenance of a village hall

To provide opportunities for people who are excluded to participate in group activities that improve self-confidence and self-esteem by providing coaching and courses covering all aspects of angling and other related activities.

Grant making to registered charities or other worthy causes

Mayfield Scouts and Guides. Activities are co-ordinated by the Scouts & Guides Associations at national and local level.

The objectives of the band shall be to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education and appreciation of the art and science of brass band music in all its aspects by the presentation of public brass band concerts, promoting the study and by such other ways as the band, through its committee shall from time to time determine

The purpose of the Trust is to further any charitable purpose for the benefit of the public within East Grinstead and its immediate surrounding area, whose purposes are to benefit the people of East Grinstead.

The promotion of chess for the public benefit in the Borough of Hastings and the management of Hastings & St Leonards Chess Club

Provide and maintain a village hall for the inhabitants of Rye Harbour and the neighbourhood.

The objects of this charity are to advance, promote and encourage generally and in particular by means of a competitive festival the study and practice of the arts of music,speech and drama.

Provision of open space for use of public

Women's Voice is a charitable organisation run by women for women in Hastings and St Leonards. It seeks to challenge all prejudice and discrimination with a particular focus on sexism. To meet this aim, Women's Voice organises a number of events and activities relating to women, including hosting International Women's Day (8 March).

Rye Harbour Sailability enables people with difficulties to enjoy the fun and freedom of sailing with an experienced helm and crew. This gives opportunities for sailors with learning difficulties, dementia, mild cerebral palsy and autism, for example, to build their confidence and apply this in their day to day activities. Local volunteers help run social and training events.

Friends of Mayfield Primary School is essentially a Parent Teacher Association which also welcomes involvement from members of the local community. We raise funds in order to supply the school with much-needed equipment and curricular support, as well as those all-important "extras" for the children. We also arrange social events, for children and families, to help build the school community.

PROVISION OF RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND TEACHING OF SPIRITUALIST PHILOSOPHY IN SEAFORD EAST SUSSEX

The Thirtle Harvey Memorial Home holds investments and makes grants to other charities, in particular, Hastings and Rother Voluntary Association for the Blind.

Grant Making

Promoting the ringing of church bells to call people to worship. Providing grants for restoring, maintaining, improving or preserving church bells in Sussex for ringing in churches. Providing training and skill development grants to young people learning change ringing on tower or hand bells. Encouraging the recruitment and training of all ringers and advancing the art of change ringing.

Fundraising on behalf of and for the benefit of Little Common School and other charitable organisations

providing a village amenity

The relief of poverty, hardship and distress within Sussex among children, young people and their families or carers, particularly those with disabilities or special needs, by such exclusive means as the trustees shall from time to time determine.

To advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by:1. Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school2. Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.

Boathouse Theatre Arts provides specialist performing arts projects for children and young adults who have a learning and/or physical disability. Boathouse runs three groups: Boathouse for Children (aged 5-15); Boathouse Theatre Company (young adults); and a Sensory group for adults who have profound and multiple disabilities. Boathouse is based in Hastings and Bexhill.

Awarding grants particularly to young people involved in the performing arts and sport.

General fund raising in and around the Brighton area

The building is used as a community facility current regular users include a fitness club, twirlers, 2 table tennis clubs, a slimming world, s special needs art and social group and a steel drum band. It is also popular for children's birthday parties and for social events by local communmity groups and is utilised for church events.