Welcome
Action in rural Sussex was established in 1931 as Sussex Rural Community Council, and has worked with and for rural communities ever since.
Our vision for Sussex is that it is a place where an inclusive, active community life is valued alongside economic success and environmental protection, and where all three are pursued together.
On this site you will find information about who we are, what we do, and ways that we can work with you to support communities in rural Sussex, including its market towns. We are in the process of updating the website so do let us know if you have any comments.
NEWS
Fuel Poverty - raising awareness and helping to bring solutions
The Future Rural Energy in England (FREE) Programme, is a partnership project supported by NEA (the national energy efficiency charity); Action for Rural Communities in England (ACRE) and Calor UK.
An information event was held at Bury Village Hall as part of this programme and links to the Press Release and NEA Report can be found below:
The Digital TV Switchover - Meridian Region - starting February 2012
We are providing free briefing sessions throughout Sussex to help voluntary and community organisations understand the facts about the Digital Switchover, and provide your service users with essential information.
We can offer grants, printed materials, free training, support and guidance to community and voluntary organisations.
Please click here for more information about our forthcoming Stakeholder Events.
ESF Community Grants - South East Region (Surrey, East and West Sussex, Brighton and Hove) 2011 - 2013
If you are involved in a charity, voluntary or community organisation working in the areas listed, and help people who are not currently working to access learning or employment, then you may be eligible to apply for a grant of up to £12,000.
Priority will be given to groups who work with: lone parents, women, people with health/disability issues, older people (50 years+), people from ethnic minorities and diverse communities.
The deadlines and decision panel dates for future application rounds are as follows:
Round 2
Deadline: 17 February 2012
Panel Decision: 20 March 2012
Round 3
Deadline: 24 August 2012
Panel Decision: 25 September 2012
Round 4
Deadline: 11 January 2012
Panel Decision: 5 February 2013
For an application form and further details please contact the ESF Grant Office at AirS on 01273 407305 or email claire.reynolds@ruralsussex.org.uk
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