We work closely with Jacqui from Family Support Work (the Sussex Charity for Families) in Rustington.  Jacqui is ably assisted by volunteers from our congregation in the ongoing work of providing support to the families with special needs in our parish. To find out more view the FSW Website.

Thank you!

Firstly, for the Easter eggs - you have truly excelled yourselves. In fact, we now have so much chocolate that the dentists of Sussex will be kept busy for quite some time! Every family receiving food bank deliveries has received an egg for every child and adult, and we are just starting to distribute a second round.

Thank you also to the churches that responded to our Lent appeals.

The shop stockroom is groaning with donations, and we are seeing a steady stream of support through Lent lunches, Mothering Sunday collections, and generous individual contributions to our work.

Thank you to the Mayor of Seaford for hosting our lunch on 28th March, to all the guests who supported us, and especially to Liz Morgan-Jones for donating her late husband’s artwork. The sale raised almost £1,000.

At a time when so much of the news feels negative, it is a real joy to be able to share such positive updates. Your generosity is making a genuine difference, our families are benefiting, and 12 of them have just enjoyed a weekend away at Dalesdown, along with a wide range of Easter activities. This is all thanks to you.

This weekend is a busy one for FSW. We will be at the Arlington Bluebell Walk on Friday - do come and see us if you can. There will be cake, sandwiches, homemade soup, and plenty of treats, but the real highlight is the walk through the woods, with bluebells just coming into bloom.

If Friday isn’t convenient, there will be cake, coffee, and the wonderful Choir & Ko at All Saints, Lindfield on Saturday, with tickets still available. We also look forward to returning on 23rd April to provide refreshments at the Old Rectory, Warbleton, where over 10,000 tulips will be in full display.

As winter fades and spring begins to flourish, let’s continue working together to make this a great year for families across Sussex.

With my best wishes,
Martin and the FSW Team