Sussex Community NHS Charity
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £40,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- As needed
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sussexcommunity.nhs.ukAbout Sussex Community NHS Charity
Sussex Community NHS Charity is the official charity of Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, established to enhance the health and wellbeing of patients, staff, and communities across Sussex. Guided by values of compassion, equity, partnership, inclusiveness, quality, and innovation, the charity funds initiatives that go beyond core NHS services. Its approach is responsive to local priorities and committed to evidence-led impact. The charity works collaboratively with the Trust and local partners, focusing on equity gaps and strategic, high-impact proposals. It is distinctive for its close NHS integration and proactive partnership management, ensuring that funding addresses the most pressing needs and reaches underserved populations.
What Sussex Community NHS Charity funds
The charity prioritises mental health support for patients and staff, tackling health inequalities—particularly in Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities—suicide prevention, hospital discharge assistance, and innovations in community health and social care. It funds direct interventions, voluntary sector capacity-building, and partnerships. The charity supports projects across Sussex that benefit the local population served by the Trust, with a focus on underserved groups. It particularly welcomes initiatives that address the needs of marginalised communities and improve mental health and wellbeing. All funded work must align with the Trust’s priorities and demonstrate evidence-led impact.
Who can apply
The charity supports organisations that deliver projects benefiting the local population served by Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust across Sussex. There is a preference for voluntary sector partners addressing the Trust’s priorities, including mental health, health inequalities, and suicide prevention. The charity prioritises initiatives that reach underserved groups, particularly Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and those experiencing poor mental health. There are no specified income limits, but projects must be clearly aligned with the charity’s strategic focus on equity and evidence-led impact.
What Sussex Community NHS Charity doesn't fund
The charity does not fund core or unrestricted activities, nor projects that take place outside Sussex. It also does not support initiatives that fall outside the Trust’s strategic priorities or that duplicate existing NHS services.
How they like to fund
The charity operates through invite-only collaborative rounds, working closely with the Trust and local partners to identify strategic, high-impact proposals. It funds project-based initiatives, including direct interventions, voluntary sector capacity-building, and partnerships. Its approach is responsive to local priorities and evidence-led, with a strong emphasis on partnership and proactive management. The charity does not accept unsolicited applications; instead, it invites proposals from organisations aligned with its priorities.
How much does Sussex Community NHS Charity give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Sussex Community NHS Charity
Sussex Community NHS Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically as needed.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Sussex Community NHS Charity.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Sussex Community NHS Charity provide?
Sussex Community NHS Charity typically provides grants of £10,000 - £40,000.
Where does Sussex Community NHS Charity fund charities?
Sussex Community NHS Charity funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Sussex Community NHS Charity accept unsolicited applications?
Sussex Community NHS Charity does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Sussex Community NHS Charity?
Sussex Community NHS Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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