Sussex Community Foundation

Who we are

We bring inspirational people together to create the change Sussex needs. Philanthropists & investors, leaders in businesses & communities, volunteers & founders. Together we’re helping to create a Sussex where people and communities thrive.

Sussex Community Foundation is a registered charity that exists to make Sussex a fairer and more equal place. We do this by enabling local people to support local causes, making grants to small charities and voluntary groups working in communities across Sussex.

Our culture and values

Our vision is to see a fairer and more equal Sussex.

All our work is informed by our values. We are proud of the passionate, committed and expert team of staff and trustees we have built.

Together we have agreed the values we choose to live by in everything we do:

• We show leadership, acting boldly and positively for the public good
• We champion equity, working in accessible and inclusive ways, supporting greater fairness, and standing against prejudice, discrimination and disadvantage
• Our approach is empowering, helping others to make the difference that they want to make
• We maintain the highest standards of integrity in all that we do
• We believe that people achieve the most when they work together with shared passion and vision.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Sussex Community Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment in all aspects of our operations and one that is free from unlawful discrimination.

We aim to be truly representative of all sections of society, to celebrate the rich diversity in our communities and to ensure that all those we work with are respected and able to give their best.