…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…
…Brighton & Hove Buses Managing Director Martin Harris said: It’s a welcome return for the Santa Bus this year and I hope it brings some much-needed Christmas light and cheer to everyone in the city. Most importantly, it raises money for some of the hard-working community groups that have been…
We are pleased to announce that we beat our target to raise more than £30,000 to tackle homelessness with our Christmas 2021 appeal. This was despite another tough year for community fundraising, and the fact that our popular annual street fundraising collections had to be cancelled due to Covid concerns….
…gave our members an opportunity to get back to doing what we love: not just singing, but singing for others – working together with the common purpose of joining our voices and sharing our sound and revelling in all of the togetherness and community that experience brings. ‘Run’ felt like…
…a family link to BHT Sussex. I’d Take You Home if I Knew the Way by Fiona Watson Speaking about the exhibition, organiser Alison Boyce says: “I have been touched by the generosity of the artist community in Brighton & Hove and humbled by the personal stories about homelessness that…
…up at the London Road Office with a hot drink and mince pie. Where is the money going? All of the money raised through the collection goes towards the running costs of First Base Day Centre. First Base is open throughout the festive season and all year round, welcoming people…
The Whitehawk Inn, a popular Brighton community centre which provides a range of courses, services and support, will close at the end of March 2023. Services at the centre are currently delivered by BHT Sussex, but it is no longer financially viable for us to keep it open. The Whitehawk…
Our Mission is combating homelessness, creating opportunities, promoting change. We see it as our role to both challenge the causes of homelessness, poverty and marginalisation and to deal with the consequences. Our commitment to equality is linked to our mission. Opportunities must be open to all, irrespective of age, gender…
…sure he felt more prepared this time around. During his second assessment, Joshua was much more comfortable, open and relaxed, leading him to be deemed suitable for a housing offer. After all his hard work and our continued advocacy, Joshua was offered the flat. Drawing on the skills he developed…
…centre staff also help people to secure employment and to access key services, such as GPs and mental health support. Last year 6,856 visits were made to the Centre, which is the only one of its kind in Brighton and Hove. First Base will be open as usual over the…
We are delighted to report that Mark Mansbridge, an inspiring supporter and staff member at BHT Sussex, completed his 2,400km-long sponsored bike ride from Brighton to the south of Spain last month. He is raising money for First Base, our day centre for rough sleepers in Brighton and Hove. First…
…recent UK government snapshot survey showed a 26% increase in people sleeping rough in England compared to the previous year, while research from Shelter shows Brighton and Hove to have the highest rate of homelessness in the Southeast. There is high demand for the services of First Base, with 6,856…
