Impact Initiatives

15/10/2026

🍜 Who doesn't love a takeaway? Even better when you can make it yourself!

We're excited to be teaming up with Brighton & Hove Food Partnership to offer a FREE Make Your Own Takeaway cookery session for 16–25 year olds!

Learn how to recreate delicious takeaway favourites, using simple ingredients that are cheaper and healthier.

Whether you're a complete beginner or just looking to improve your cooking skills, this is a great opportunity to get creative in the kitchen and learn something new.

📅 Wednesday 4 November | 5–8pm
📍 Community Kitchen, 113 Queens Road, Brighton
👥 Ages 16–25
💚 Completely FREE!

Spaces are available – get in touch to book!

📧 [email protected]
📞 message or call 07928 808825

Please share with any young people who might enjoy coming along!

13/10/2026

📢 We're recruiting – two opportunities to make a difference!

Would you like to be part of a team helping young people feel heard, supported and more confident?

We're currently recruiting for two roles within our Children & Young People's Services:

💚 E-Motion Counsellor
7 hours per week | Hybrid working
Support young people aged 12–18 in East Sussex through accessible online counselling.

💚 Youth Support Worker
15 hours per week | Brighton
Support our youth groups at the Young People's Centre, helping young people build connections, confidence and positive relationships.

Both roles offer the opportunity to join a supportive, experienced team at Impact Initiatives.

📅 Closing date: Wednesday 4 November, 9am.

Find out more and apply:
https://impact-initiatives.org.uk/jobs/

Please share with anyone who might be interested!

12/10/2026

📣 Positive news for young women in supported accommodation!

New Housing Benefit rules mean that people living in supported housing and temporary accommodation can keep more of what they earn when they start work or increase their hours. This change aims to remove a significant financial barrier to employment and help more people take steps towards independence. 💜

At Impact Initiatives’ Stopover service, we know how important it is that young women are supported to build their confidence, develop their skills and pursue their ambitions without being unfairly penalised financially for working.

Stevie, Head of Supported Housing at Impact Initiatives, said:

“Impact Initiatives Stopover is excited for these changes which mean young women in their supported accommodation will no longer be penalised so severely for making the decision to work.”

We welcome this important step towards making work pay and creating more opportunities for young women to build brighter, more independent futures.

🔗 Read more from Homeless Link:

Changes in how Housing Benefit is calculated mean individuals can keep more of what they earn when they start work or increase their hours.

10/10/2026

💚 World Mental Health Day 2026

This year’s theme is - Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change.

For young people, having a safe space where they can talk openly and feel genuinely heard can make a real difference.

Sarah is one of our experienced E-motion counsellors, supporting young people aged 12–18 across East Sussex through free online counselling.

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationships or things simply feel difficult right now, E-motion offers a private, supportive space to talk to someone who will listen without judgement.

📱 Free online counselling (email, phone, video, instant messaging)
💬 For ages 12–18
📍 Living in East Sussex

Find out more and register https://www.e-motion.org.uk/

01/10/2026

Our Information, Help and Advice Team (IHAT) are at the East Brighton Winter Preparedness Event at Brighton Racecourse today 👋

IHAT supports older people across Brighton & Hove, helping people find the right information, advice and local support for them.

It’s great to be in East Brighton today, meeting local residents and connecting with other organisations supporting the community.

If you’re there, come and say hello!

30/09/2026

🍂 Our October Wild Mind sessions at PLOT 22 are coming up!

Come along for creative activities outdoors, time in nature, campfires and hot chocolate 🔥☕🌿

Free sessions for young people aged 11–25, with different dates for each age group.

✨ Check the image for dates and book your place here
https://impact-initiatives.org.uk/services/the-wild-mind-project/

30/09/2026

🎉 What a fantastic start to this year’s 11th Ageing Well Festival!

With 140+ events across Brighton & Hove, there are so many opportunities to Explore More, Connect More, and Enjoy More.

We’ve shared some highlights from the Festival launch kindly hosted by Nostos Hove plus a taste of what’s still to come.

👉 Read the latest news: https://impact-initiatives.org.uk/ageing-well-festival-gets-off-to-a-fantastic-start/

23/09/2026

22/09/2026

🍂 NEW: Sunset Sessions with The Wild Mind Project 🔥

Join us for a cosy autumn session outdoors at PLOT 22 in Hove – a welcoming space to slow down, get creative and spend time in nature.

Expect creative activities, campfires, hot chocolate and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. 🌿☕

📅 Wed 7 Oct | 4–6pm | Ages 11–14 | https://shorturl.at/R2HYj
📅 Fri 9 Oct | 4–6pm | Ages 15–17 | https://shorturl.at/N0IvO
📅 Wed 21 Oct | 4–6pm | Ages 18–25 | https://shorturl.at/7sSU3

📍 Plot 22, Weald Allotments, Hove, BN3 7JN
✨ Free to attend
👉 Book your place soon as places are limited.

21/09/2026

Emma attended the Brighton Metropolitan College, Pelham campus, freshers fair last week.

This is part of our Health and Wellbeing youth work programme, where we promote the very valuable ChatHealth NHS Support.

Chat Health supports 11-19 year olds; young people can send a text for free, confidential advice from a school nurse.

We had a great time hearing from young people what they already do to help their own wellbeing.

Thanks for having us Brighton Met!