Sussex Community Development Association - SCDA

03/02/2026

21/01/2026

Invitation to tender
SCDA invites proposals from experienced designers to deliver a suite of creative outputs for the Newhaven Heritage Stories project, including an exhibition, book, heritage trail map and legacy educational resources. The work will be co‑created with community participants, supported by SCDA staff and the community historian, drawing on personal stories, oral histories and archive research. The contract runs from 11 February 2026 to 30 November 2027, with a budget of £10,000 including expenses and VAT.

Applicants must provide methodology, project management plans, relevant experience and a full cost breakdown. Newhaven Heritage Stories project is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Submission deadline is Thursday 5th February 2026 at 1pm.

See our website for full details https://sussexcommunity.org.uk/work-with-us/

19/01/2026

🗳️UPDATE on age group!

New Youth Cafe! ☕️

📍Calling years 6-11 Young People in Newhaven!

🗓️ Every Monday at Newhaven Youth Centre, BN9 9BA

👋 Run by our amazing Newhaven Young People’s Forum!

⏰ 5.30 - 7pm term time!

🥙Hot wholesome foods on offer and a warm space to meet with some wonderful visitors covering all things well-being, games and fun! ✌️🧘 🌈

See you there!

15/01/2026

It's our first weekly warm hub of the year tomorrow in partnership with OVESCOcic! Come along for:

🔥a place to keep warm
☕️🍪free hot drinks and a bite to eat
🤝 a friendly chat (if you want)
🌨️ advice on how to keep warm for less in the cold weather, and some goodies to help!

All welcome - Fridays 1.30-3.30pm at Denton Island Community Centre.

15/01/2026

15/01/2026

Want to improve your digital skills or boost your CV? Join our Uckfield Canva for Beginners course and learn how to create posters, flyers and social media posts — even if you’ve never designed anything before!

📅 20th & 27th February 2026
📍 Uckfield Civic Centre
⏰ 10am–4pm (lunch included)
🎁 £30 voucher on completion

No experience needed — we’ll guide you every step of the way, including AI tools like image generation, Magic Eraser and Magic Write.

👉 Sign up using the QR code or this link
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=8-cOJYC-q0qOuI8NMv8lzCVIjLXJvoZBrubvUrwTR5dUNUJDTURHN0QwTFFaSzg4N09RMVpUMkIyMS4u&route=shorturl
Spaces are limited!

08/12/2025

We're excited to host our first 'Stay Warm & Save' weekly warm hub this Friday 5th Dec at Denton Island Community Centre!

☕️Come along for free tea or coffee and a bite to eat
💻Free internet access
🔥Advice on how to lower bills and keep warm for less

Come down between 1.30 and 3.30pm!