Nicki Morgan

Here at BHT Sussex we are delighted to announce that we have appointed Kelvin MacDonald as our new Chair of Trustees. He will take over from long-standing Chair, Joan Mortimer, in December. Kelvin is a Senior Fellow at the Department of Land Economy at Cambridge University and a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. He is a Specialist Adviser to the House of Commons Communities, Housing and Local Government Select Committee and a part-time Senior Lecturer at the School of Applied Sciences at the University of Brighton. Kelvin was an Examining Inspector dealing with major infrastructure projects for the … Read more

This July BHT Sussex launched a new Environmental Strategy, acknowledging the climate crisis as the biggest threat to humanity in the coming years. The urgent need for action to reduce our collective impact on our environment was highlighted in August 2021, when the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published their latest report. This year we have seen increasing extreme weather events – a cold, dry spring followed by exceptional rainfall through the summer. Summer flash floods in London saw housing association tenants in Notting Hill forced to leave their homes. Record breaking heat has driven terrifying wildfires in the … Read more

A BHT Sussex project that helps people who are homeless to get off the streets and into employment has successfully secured an additional three years of funding from the National Lottery Community Fund. The project, which is called Accommodation for Work, is the only one of its kind in the city, and provides temporary accommodation and support for people who are homeless and working or looking for work. The Accommodation for Work project has been running for the last ten years and has housed 330 people over that period, in shared houses in Brighton and Hove. Residents are supported by … Read more

BHT Sussex is appealing for donations of sun cream, reusable water bottles, and other items for clients at our day centre First Base, to help protect our clients in the summer sun. First Base helps homeless people in Brighton and Hove by providing food, showers, clean and dry clothes, and support to get off the streets. First Base as remained open throughout the pandemic to supporting rough sleepers in our city. Debbie Piper, Deputy Manager at First Base, said: While many of us enjoy the hot weather, for homeless and vulnerably housed people exposed to the elements it can be really … Read more

Make Change Count is a local fundraising campaign supporting charities and organisations across Brighton and Hove working with people to help find a permanent solution to their homelessness. The campaign links BHT Sussex and other local organisations experienced in supporting rough sleepers and preventing homelessness. These organisations, like many in the city, are currently working during the Covid crisis to provide connections to services and help people meet their basic needs. Last year’s fundraising raised a total of £37,756 to support homeless people in the city. Thank you to everyone who donated. Support more vital than ever As we continue through … Read more

Well over one hundred locals took part in our annual fundraiser Bike It Brighton, held last Sunday 11 July, to raise money for rough sleepers in Brighton and Hove. With the help of sponsors JMR Property Maintenance and Infinity Surveying the event has raised an impressive £10,984. Cycle rides on the day began and finished at Preston Park velodrome, with participants choosing between a 30- or 60-mile cycle challenge across the South Downs, with fully signposted and scenic routes. BHT Sussex worked with CSS Events to organise a Covid-secure event which had first aid and mechanical support on hand throughout. … Read more

BHT Sussex is trialling a new quick and easy way of helping homeless people in the city, with a ‘tap to donate’ device mounted in the window of our central offices at 144 London Road. Members of the public can simply tap their card or phone on the window to donate £3 to us. We are the first charity in Brighton to set up a permanent contactless public donation point in this way. Our aim is to make it make it easy for people to continue to play their part in tackling homelessness even if they are not carrying cash, … Read more

More than a hundred people have signed up to take part in our flagship fundraiser Bike It Brighton this Sunday 11 July, and it’s not too late to join them! The event begins and ends at Preston Park velodrome and participants can choose between a 30- or 60-mile cycle challenge across the South Downs, with fully signposted and beautifully scenic routes. The event will be Covid-secure with marshals, first aid and mechanical support throughout to keep everyone safe. Those wishing to take part have until 3pm on Friday 9 July to register online here. Alternatively, sign-ups are also welcome on … Read more

Due to the increase in covid infection rates in Brighton and Hove BHT Sussex is having to cancel part of its Bike It Brighton charity cycle event on 11th July at the Preston Park Velodrome.  However, the 30 and 60 mile rides across the South Downs will go ahead as planned. Event organiser, Juliet Hinton-Smith, said: We are desperately disappointed to postpone the Velodrome event but it is the sensible thing to do in light of the increase in infection rates.  The velodrome normally attracts several hundred people and, even though it is held out of doors, we wouldn’t want to expose anyone to … Read more

The Choir with No Name Brighton (CWNN Brighton) have finally been able to meet up again in person after more than a year of online rehearsals due to Covid restrictions. This choir for people who have experienced homelessness and housing marginalisation is run in partnership between the national Choir with No Name charity and BHT Sussex. It is a vital support network for some of the most isolated people in the city. When the pandemic struck and CWNN Brighton were no longer able to meet to sing and eat together each week, they quickly set up a ‘virtual choir’ where … Read more