Supporting UK and overseas charities and voluntary organisations by way of recycling and refurbishing computer equipment (including PCs, Macs, printers and software). Donations welcomed.
An employment charity originally designed to help the unemployed and people living in poverty to access furniture and household goods at prices that they can afford, but now also offers free training to help members of the community build confidence, skills and find a vocation that they are suited to and to get them back into the workplace.
Open 7 days a week from 10am until 1pm and situated in the centre of town, Pass It On has a community fridge giving out over 2,000 bags of food items every month – food which would have gone to landfill but is being collected from supermarkets and feeding people. The charity does not means test, so the fridge is open to the whole community.
Emergency food for local people in crisis. Located at Sheriff Place (Market Square) oodbank works using a voucher referral system (vouchers issued by local agencies) and works with Citizens Advice, children’s centres and health visitors. For more information call 01323 398358 or email info@hailsham.foodbank.org.uk
The Quicken TrustA Hailsham-based charity which is transforming the lives of people living in poverty in the isolated Ugandan village of Kabubbu. It works in partnership with a range of organisations around the UK and worldwide as well as locally, including the Square Youth Cafe.
A charity that currently helps over 1,700 people who are blind or visually impaired lead more independent lives. Key services are available to registered members of ESVS only. However, anyone may ring and book an appointment to discuss and try out low visual aids, deciding what best suits your needs. Vision awareness training also offered to family members, support workers and members of the public.
Baby banks collect pre-loved baby clothes and toys and pass them on to families in need within our community. The service is provided free and donations go directly to people that are finding it hard to afford the essentials for their little one. The primary age is 0-10 years and Baby Bank & Beyond cover Heathfield, Horam, Polegate, Pevensey, Eastbourne, Ringmer and Lewes, as well as Hailsham.