Brighton based artist Carina Thumbelina has painted a beautiful mural at our young families project – she aimed to bring nature into an enclosed space as it can instantly make people happy and bring colour into their everyday lives.
Nature themed mural bringing joy to residents Read More »
Faith and Queerness: a discussion between colleagues. PRIDE month has given our organisation an opportunity to explore the lived experiences of both our LGBTQU+
Faith and queerness: a discussion around LBGTQU+ identities and religion Read More »
Refugee Week takes place every year starting on World Refugee Day on the 20th June and continues until the 26th June. The theme for this year’s Refugee Week is healing.
Refugee Week 2022: Healing Read More »
Sheldon, an ultra-marathon runner and our head of operations for West Sussex and Surrey, is taking the DownsLink Challenge to the next level, by running the DownsLink route all the way from Guilford to Shoreham – an incredible 36 miles!
Sheldon McMullan takes the DownsLink Challenge to the next level Read More »
YMCA Horsham Football Club have gone to extraordinary lengths to support young people facing homelessness in the 44 Challenge and charity football match.
YMCA Horsham Football Club raise money for young people facing homelessness Read More »
Elly McKay-Smith, our East Sussex and Guildford Chaplain, reflects on the wonders of technology as she was able to share an amazing moment with the families of two of our Afghanistan residents.
Chaplaincy goes international Read More »
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