COULD YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE HELP CHANGE A YOUNG PERSON’S LIFE?

West Sussex County Council currently cares for 487 young people aged 16+, who need support and guidance before they can live independently. For some, the focus will be on teaching practical skills – cooking, cleaning, budgeting, laundry – for others it will be about providing emotional support and advocacy. If you have a spare room and a kind heart, please consider becoming a Supported Lodgings Host yourself. Or play your part by starting conversations with family and friends. In return, Supported Lodgings Hosts with WSCC receive training, ongoing professional support, and fees from £15k a year (per young person). For more information, visit www.fosteringwestsussex.org.uk/supported-lodgings

AUTUMN CLEAN 2024 – SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER, 9.30am – 1pm

Please join us and help tidy up areas of the village. We will be meeting at the King Edward Hall (Newcombe Hall) where you will be asked to assist with litter collection, cleaning street furniture, or cutting back vegetation or similar activities. Everyone is welcome – children to be supervised by their parents or adult group leaders please. Bring your own gloves and wear sensible footwear. Hi-viz jackets, litter pickers, and sacks will be provided. If you would like to take part please register for the event using the following link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/z6tp879

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