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The JPK Sussex Project The JPK Sussex Project is dedicated to helping people with learning disabilities and their families

Please put this date in your diary and come and support us and our stall holders, relax in our hall with a tea and mince...
19/10/2026

Please put this date in your diary and come and support us and our stall holders, relax in our hall with a tea and mince pie whilst listening to Christmas carols from Emmanuel choir!

We are excited to announce the date of our Christmas Fayre (it’s not too early is it!) The 5th December - 10am till 2pm....
11/09/2026

We are excited to announce the date of our Christmas Fayre (it’s not too early is it!) The 5th December - 10am till 2pm.

After the success of our fayre last year, we want to make this one bigger and better! We will be serving festive mince pies and other treats along with plenty of refreshments.

We are reaching out to local businesses who would like to donate raffle prizes this year including a Grand Prize and would love to hear from you. We are happy to tag your page or mention you at our event and on socials too!

We have stall spaces available at ÂŁ10 each for crafters, bakers and local businesses; if you would like to book a slot, please contact [email protected]

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We were delighted to welcome the Lloyds Bank Eastbourne team to our site today; to volunteer some hours to w**d and tidy...
09/07/2026

We were delighted to welcome the Lloyds Bank Eastbourne team to our site today; to volunteer some hours to w**d and tidy up our Gow Lodge garden, so that our residents can continue to enjoy this space!

We thank them for their support and this is what they had to say:-

Today, on one of the hottest days of the year, Team Eastbourne used our Day to Make a Difference to lend a helping hand to the JPK Project Eastbourne with some much needed gardening.

As our current chosen local Charity, we’re also fundraising in branch to support the incredible work that the JPK Project does for our local community. The JPK Project supports young adults with learning disabilities and their families, helping them build confidence, develop independence, and access opportunities within the community. It was fantastic to spend the morning giving something back and helping to keep their outdoor spaces looking their best.

Thank you to Mel MacCormick (Community Champion), Paul Larkin (Branch Manager), and Kim Morley for getting involved and helping make the Morning a success. Despite the soaring temperatures, everyone’s hard work, teamwork, and enthusiasm made a real difference.

We’re proud to support such a worthwhile local charity and look forward to continuing our fundraising efforts over the coming months.



The JPK are extremely thankful for any assistance and volunteering and we would welcome any keen gardener or person who may be willing to spend a few hours every few weeks to come along and help maintain the garden space. It’s not a big space and reasonably easy to maintain. If interested please comment or message and we can put you on to the right person.

09/07/2026

EXCITING NEWS AT THE JPK SUSSEX

Job Advertisement
Coordinator to CEO of The JPK Sussex.

Information
The JPK Sussex is a revamped charity in the heart of the Learning Disability and Autism community. A new direction is upon us; and we seek the right character to come on board and take the lead of the vision and values of The JPK Sussex.

The role is flexible but planned to start as part time while we establish (with the right person) the future and direction; and as we build to being a powerhouse of brilliance.

As a group of Trustee’s and with our amazing site (in Old Town Eastbourne), we aim to progress The JPK Sussex to support the betterment of lives and help our wonderful community - to have the best lives possible.

What the role involves:
As trustee’s, we have high hopes and aims; and want to turn the site we have (in partnership with our supporters and fellow not-for-profit organsiations/partners) into a thriving charitable hub for inclusion and brilliance. The role involves being a central figure in this; with a need to flexibly work to run the centre, build the charity, fund raise and work fluidly with the board.

Leading a team (when established), managing volunteers, being an inspiration, communication with various stakeholders and passion for the community of neurodivergent people and their families are all vital components.

The long term role is unclear – however, will be determined based on the candidates skills, time, drive and shaping of the charity.

Our plans:
We plan to build the site into The Centre for Celebrating Neurodivergence and to offer evening/weekend groups, a learning place, consultancy, activism, family advice/support and a setting as a community centre for the LD and ASD community.

Reunifications and hours:
These remain flexible and unclear, but a paid role. We are very open to candidates from ambitious coordinators to skilled managers/CEO’s. We anticipate 10-20 hours a week (at £20k pro rata), with an ideal to build to a full time role in the future. However, we are very flexible for how best to ensure the package works well for the right candidate in partnership with our partners.

Value-base
Your value-base is vital to The JPK Sussex and our vision for the future. The values of Charity, Entrepreneur, Equality, Passion for the community and Drive are vital for the role and the right person.

Moving forward
Contact Kelly for an informal chat and lining up formal meetings and interviews - 07786 138940
[email protected]

Address

39-41 Church Street, Old Town
Eastbourne
BN211HP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 8pm

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