Nicki Morgan

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

The annual Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings Legal Walks are coming up this month! These are 10km sponsored walks which raise funds for free frontline legal advice agencies in these areas, including Citizens Advice, Money Advice Plus, Possability People and the Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings advice centres run by BHT Sussex. With many more people in rent arrears and other debt as a result of the pandemic and lockdown, these services are currently in huge demand. The Legal Walks are organised by London Legal Support Trust, which supports law centres and legal advice agencies in London and the South East.  Staff … Read more

BHT Sussex is urging people to get advice and representation as soon as possible if they are behind on their rent or mortgage payments, or worried about losing their home. The temporary ban on evictions that was put in place due to the pandemic is ending next week on 31 May 2021. This could have serious consequences for the huge numbers of people who have built up rent arrears during the crisis. BHT Sussex runs three advice centres in Brighton, Hastings and Eastbourne, and with the pause on evictions set to end, their specialist housing advisers are preparing to see … Read more

BHT Sussex is appealing for donations of fabric, ribbons, postcards and other items to make up Soothing Kits with clients at our Threshold Women’s Service. Threshold provides specialist support for women living in BHT services and other selected services in Brighton who are struggling with the impact of trauma on their life. On 17 June, Threshold will be starting The Missing Link, a new psychoeducational group for BHT Sussex and Oasis Project clients, which aims to help them understand trauma and how it affects the brain. The group also aims at supporting clients to build on a sense of safety, … Read more