26/08/2026
Community Support – Stronger Together
Our work would simply not be possible without the incredible support of our community. Over the years, so many organisations, businesses, individuals and families have stood alongside ESFCA, helping us create opportunities, provide support and make a real difference to foster families across East Sussex.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported us – whether through funding, donations, venues, activities, fundraising, time or simply helping us spread the word.
Our Community Partners
- Dame Jacqueline Wilson – Patron
- Dame Jayne Torvill – Patron
- East Sussex County Council (ESCC) – Grant funding
- Visit Eastbourne – Support through the Beachy Head 10K and Soapbox Race
- BBC Children in Need – PGL funding and funding towards our Hub
- Madlug – Donated travel bags for children coming into care
- DLWP and their Friends & Family – Support through the “Fill a Bag” campaign
- Jo Broocks, Sheelagh Golding and Laura Franks, alongside Ru – Organising and running “Fill a Bag”
- John McCutchan – Bates Green – Generously allowing us to use the property for walks
- Arlington Bluebell Walk – Fundraising support
- Soroptimists International – Lewes & Eastbourne branches – Christmas party gifts for children to give to their carers, as well as support at the Bluebell Walk
- More Radio – Christmas Toy Appeal
- Southern Rail – Easter egg and Christmas selection box donations
- Landmark Trust – Donated weekends at Goddards in the Surrey Hills and Wilmington Priory
- Harvester, Sovereign Harbour – Easter egg donations
- Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association – Donation towards our pantomime
- Asda – Christmas party funding
- Waitrose – £1,000 donation and ongoing support through Community Matters
- Kings Centre Church – Christmas party venue
- Tripp Luggage – Suitcase donations
- Much Ado Books, through their charity arm Prospero’s Books – Book donations
- Maureen Wells – Art classes
- Charlie Rendell – Took on the challenge of running a marathon to raise funds for ESFCA, raising £500 in cash and goods. SSE (Scottish and Southern Electricity) generously matched his fundraising with a further £500 donation, doubling the impact of his incredible effort.
- Anderida Border Morris – Supported our camping weekend and Bluebell Wood activities, and helped make it possible for ESFCA to have a stall at the Lammas Fair free of charge.
- George Stone Limited – Generously donated £1,000, which we were able to dedicate to Inspire, supporting a specific event in line with their wish for their donation to have a direct and meaningful impact.
And, of course, our amazing community…
We could never forget the many family members, friends, friends of friends and volunteers who give their time, energy and talents to support ESFCA. From helping at events and cooking and baking, to fundraising, donating and spreading the word, every contribution makes a difference.
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us, including Julie & Hugh Bell, Cllr Colin Belse and the many others who continue to stand behind ESFCA.
Together, our community helps us build brighter futures for children in care and stronger, better-supported foster families.
