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Screen Scene with John Heal
15th December 2025
Die My Love is a film that leans into its genre conventions only to reveal something sharper beneath the surface. What begins as a seemingly straightforward thriller gradually unfurls into a study of obsession, guilt, and the fragility of trust. Its familiar foundations become a springboard for tension that never quite loosens its hold. The cinematography … Continue reading "Screen Scene with John Heal"
County Business Clubs’ Wine of the Month December 2025
15th December 2025
Wine of the Month for December is Peter Hall from Breaky Bottom’s Kir Royale 2019 Brut. A fine English sparkling wine to celebrate Christmas with the late Peter Hall’s Cuvée Kir Royale 2019 Brut It would only be fitting for me to sign off the year with a wine from Breaky Bottom which has been … Continue reading "County Business Clubs’ Wine of the Month December 2025"
Christmas fashion tips and tricks with Senaya Styling
15th December 2025
After a successful career as a solicitor, Lissie Squires made a dramatic shift into a completely different world: fashion and personal styling. In November 2025, she officially launched her business, Senaya Styling. Although she had spent many years building her legal career, Lissie gradually realised that the law no longer brought her the sense of … Continue reading "Christmas fashion tips and tricks with Senaya Styling"
Celebrating a Year of Growth: Nostos Catering’s 2025 Success Story
15th December 2025
In the heart of Brighton & Hove, Nostos Catering has turned 2025 into a landmark year of growth and achievement. Over the past twelve months, the catering arm of the Nostos brand has flourished, becoming synonymous with quality, versatility, and a heartfelt connection to both local and regional communities. This year, Nostos has forged strong … Continue reading "Celebrating a Year of Growth: Nostos Catering’s 2025 Success Story"
The hidden face of homelessness in Brighton
15th December 2025
I love growing up in Brighton. It’s a city which has something for everyone – beaches, music, cafes, restaurants, and so much kindness. But it’s also a city where more than 2,900 families are living in ‘temporary accommodation’, many in the most awful conditions imaginable. It’s supposed to be temporary but the reality is that … Continue reading "The hidden face of homelessness in Brighton"
Pedal People: accessible Cycle Rides
15th December 2025
We are a small, independent Brighton charity, offering accessible Cycle Rides in Brighton and Hove, for elders living in care plus anyone of any age with disability or health needs We offer two different, quality-of-life transformative services: 1. Elder Care Home Rides. Crewed by our team of trained Volunteer Cycle-Pilots. 2. All-Ages Accessible Rides. For … Continue reading "Pedal People: accessible Cycle Rides"
18 Years Strengthening Our Community: Electric Storm Youth’s Local Impact
15th December 2025
Laying the Foundations For the Future – Who We Are and Why We Matter For 18 years, Electric Storm Youth (ESY) has been an unwavering fixture in the lives of young people across Lancing, Sompting and Adur. Our charitable purpose is vital, to support, inspire and equip young people aged 10–18 to thrive emotionally and … Continue reading "18 Years Strengthening Our Community: Electric Storm Youth’s Local Impact"
Crown Wealth Consultants supporting Taylor-Made Dreams
15th December 2025
At Taylor-Made Dreams, we support children aged between 3 – 18, in the counties of Sussex, Kent, Surrey and Essex with life-limiting illnesses to achieve their dreams. Our aim is to enable children and their families to experience unique quality time and experiences together, which otherwise may not have been possible without support from our … Continue reading "Crown Wealth Consultants supporting Taylor-Made Dreams"
Starr Trust Celebrates a Year of Supporters Changing Young Lives
15th December 2025
As the Starr Trust looks back on another year of changing young lives, Chairman Rob Starr MBE reflects on what success truly means for the charity… “It’s been another strong year for the Starr Trust. Unlike a business, where success is measured in profits, our measure of a ‘good year’ is how many young lives … Continue reading "Starr Trust Celebrates a Year of Supporters Changing Young Lives"
Investing in Sussex: How Sussex Cancer Fund Is Strengthening Local Cancer Care for Local People
15th December 2025
Cancer touches almost every family, workplace and community across Sussex. With 1 in 2 people expected to receive treatment for cancer in their lifetime, the demand for compassionate, well-resourced local cancer care has never been greater. The Sussex Cancer Fund exists to make the cancer journey more bearable for people across the county, working in … Continue reading "Investing in Sussex: How Sussex Cancer Fund Is Strengthening Local Cancer Care for Local People"
Building a fairer, more equal Sussex: why local businesses should stand with Sussex Community Foundation
15th December 2025
At Sussex Community Foundation, we exist to make Sussex a fairer and more equal place. We do this by enabling local people to support local causes and by making grants to small charities and voluntary groups working in communities across the county. Every year, we see the extraordinary impact of local giving – and as … Continue reading "Building a fairer, more equal Sussex: why local businesses should stand with Sussex Community Foundation"
Addressing inequality through counselling
15th December 2025
Since 1983, Arun Counselling Centre’s (ACC’s) mission has remained the same: to deliver accessible, high-quality mental health support across the region. As a charity, everything we do is focused on providing part-funded or low-cost services for those who might otherwise be unable to access counselling. We can offer this thanks to the generosity of our … Continue reading "Addressing inequality through counselling"
Holding Space: Where Parent Peer Support Brings Understanding, Empathy and Hope
15th December 2025
Award-winning charity Holding Space is redefining parent mental health support through lived experience and peer-led care. Holding Space didn’t begin as a grand project, it began simply as me, a parent trying to hold my family together while navigating mental-health challenges no one seemed to understand. I was juggling appointments, school issues, sleepless nights, worry … Continue reading "Holding Space: Where Parent Peer Support Brings Understanding, Empathy and Hope"
No young person chooses to be homeless
15th December 2025
The Clock Tower Sanctuary provide practical and emotional support for young people to move from crisis to stability. We want a city where ALL young people have somewhere they call home. We are the only drop-in day centre in Brighton & Hove for 16-to-25 year olds who are experiencing homelessness. The Clock Tower Sanctuary provide … Continue reading "No young person chooses to be homeless"
New Partnership Strengthens Charity–Business Connections
15th December 2025
Charit-able Announces Strategic Collaboration with Marketing Psychologist and Author Alessandro Calzolari to Strengthen Charity–Business Partnerships Charit-able, the award-winning consultancy founded by charity strategist Karen Jefford, an experienced CEO and former national charity leader, has announced a new collaboration with Alessandro Calzolari, Marketing Psychologist and author of Empathic Marketing. This partnership marks an exciting step forward … Continue reading "New Partnership Strengthens Charity–Business Connections"
Making a difference in 2025
15th December 2025
During the last year Rockinghorse has made it possible for thousands of children and families to get the extra support they need. As your local children’s charity, Rockinghorse has supported thousands of children with 65 different projects during the last year. From premature babies who need specialist equipment to breathe, to children managing cancer treatment. … Continue reading "Making a difference in 2025"
Best of British Events Raises £120,000 for Charities in Just Eight Months
15th December 2025
Best of British Events is proud to announce that its 2025 programme has raised an incredible £112,000 for local and national charities, all achieved within just eight months, from March to November. This year’s fundraising has supported a range of remarkable organisations, including Together Co, Chailey Heritage Foundation, Albion & The Community, Overcoming MS, The … Continue reading "Best of British Events Raises £120,000 for Charities in Just Eight Months"
The Hove Christmas Trail: A Grassroots Idea Bringing Community, Creativity and Christmas Magic to Our Streets
15th December 2025
What began as a simple idea between two long-standing Hove residents has quickly grown into one of the town’s most uplifting community projects of the season! The Hove Christmas Trail, co-created by J.J. Baiden-Amissah (Digital Freelancer) and Mia Douglas (Social Galaxy UK), blends digital innovation with local storytelling to support the independent businesses that give … Continue reading "The Hove Christmas Trail: A Grassroots Idea Bringing Community, Creativity and Christmas Magic to Our Streets"
On 6 November 2025, Sussex hosted a brand-new event: Angels’ Den.
15th December 2025
The event was delivered by the Focus Foundation, an organisation dedicated to helping UK charities create meaningful and lasting change in people’s lives. After reviewing more than 100 applications, the Foundation selected 10 finalist charities to take to the stage and compete for a share of £100,000—while also winning the hearts of a 200-strong audience … Continue reading "On 6 November 2025, Sussex hosted a brand-new event: Angels’ Den."
Big Business Breakfast Club – November Summary
15th December 2025
The November edition of the Big Business Breakfast Club took place on Friday 21st November at the Brighton Pavilion Ice Rink, bringing together more than 100 local business leaders for a morning of high-energy networking, insight and collaboration. This month’s event was proudly sponsored by Benchmark Financial Planning, represented by long-standing BBBC regular Robin Warner. … Continue reading "Big Business Breakfast Club – November Summary"
