More people across Sussex now need support than ever before.

In the past, the Charity has been able to make small contributions to support those most in need. Today, that is no longer enough, rising living costs and increasing financial pressures on families mean that this level of support is no longer sufficient.

Many young people whose early education was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic are now entering further education with additional challenges. More learners are arriving in education facing anxiety, additional challenges and financial difficulties, increasing the demand for practical support at exactly the time resources are under greatest strain.

 As a result, demand for support across Sussex is growing significantly.

A key opportunity comes in 2026, Plumpton College’s centenary year. The Trustees are working with the College and its alumni to identify ways to raise funds alongside centenary celebrations, while also strengthening the Charity’s long-term ability to provide a higher level of support in future.

This means more people are turning to the Charity for help at a time when every pound has to go further, in order to help the through their education and on to success.

That is why raising more funds is so important. With greater donor support, the Charity can reach more people, offer more meaningful help and respond to need at a time when it is rising sharply.