Hailsham Town Council has provided funding of £500 to Baby Bank & Beyond CIC, one of a number of recent grants given to local community groups and voluntary associations as part of the Council’s 2026/27 Community Grants Scheme.
A total of £9,000 has been awarded to a wide range of non-profit organisations, aimed at enhancing facilities, activities and projects that benefit the residents of Hailsham. Such funds are intended to assist organisations that rely on public donations, fundraising and volunteers to deliver valuable services to the community.
Baby Bank & Beyond CIC is a volunteer-led not-for-profit organisation supporting families across Heathfield, Hailsham, Polegate, Eastbourne, Lewes, the Havens and other areas. The organisation provides pre-loved baby and young child basics to local families, passing on essential clothing, equipment such as highchairs, stair gates and prams, bedding, toys and toiletries.
Everything is given free of charge to local families who need a little help and have nowhere else to turn.
The Mayor of Hailsham, Cllr Chris Bryant commented: “The Town Council is pleased to offer a grant of £500 to Baby Bank & Beyond for everything they do in terms of providing a free service, with donations going directly to people that are finding it hard to afford the essentials for their little ones.”
“Our grant scheme is the main way in which the Town Council provides funding and support to the voluntary sector. Most of the time, voluntary groups and charities survive on the generosity of donations from the public, fundraising and the willingness of volunteers to give up their time.”
“Small grants such as these are a valuable addition to this mix and can make a considerable difference to them when planning and funding a worthwhile project.”
Terry Hall, COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Hailsham Town Council, Market Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AE
Telephone: 01323 841702 | Email: terry.hall@hailsham-tc.gov.uk