Eastbourne Mayor’s Charities 2021-22

The Mayor of Eastbourne Patrick Rodohan has chosen 3 local small Charities, Amaze, Community Wise and Holding Space to be "Mayors Charities 2021/22 " they are close to his heart in what they do. They all have ambition to help the Eastbourne, but presently they are all finding it difficult for growth to be able to support the many who need their services.

Amaze helps families with disabled children and young people tackle problems such as poverty; exclusion from school, social isolation, physical and mental ill-health, poor housing, stress and anxiety, by providing high quality, impartial information, advice and support.
Amazing Futures is our peer support project for young people aged 14 to 25 with additional needs in Eastbourne. www.amazesussex.org.uk

 Community Wise is a group who want to provide a great experience of community life for all people of all ages and from all backgrounds, especially those in need. They provide community activities for young people, parents and toddlers, a winter night shelter, a charity shop and opportunities for volunteering. They have excellent community facilities for hire and allocate space for community groups that have no premises of their own. https://communitywise.org.uk

Holding Space is a registered charity that supports parents and carers who are caring for a child of any age, struggling with their mental health, there does not need to be an official diagnosis. Holding Space offers a holistic approach and will support whoever in the family needs it, by providing families with a safe, non-judgmental, confidential space where they can share, connect and talk about everything regarding their child’s mental health. Holding Space is led by an incredible team of volunteers of, made up of local parents with lived experience, carers, qualified therapists and mental health practitioners. Working  together with parents and children, to direct and shape Holding Space’s activities and services.www.holdingspace.org.uk/about-us