HomelinkSussex

27/10/2026

Only six weeks until HOMELINK's ever-popular Christmas Concert, 'Christmas with the Ashdown Singers'. We hope you will be able to join us for the perfect way to kick off the festive season!

07/10/2026

'People need somewhere settled, where you can picture a future. That's hope.'

This short, powerful film by Housing Justice features one of the people supported by their Citadel Project in Bristol.

At HOMELINK, we hear those words echoed almost every day. They remind us why we do what we do—and we will continue our work until every client can look to the future with hope.

Homelessness can happen to anyone.In this video, one of the peopl...

29/09/2026

Volunteer Needed – can you help?

Home Essential Goods Service - Administrator

Lewes HOMELINK’s main activity is helping people into homes by interest-free lending for deposits and advance rent. But we also help reduce the impact of poverty through our Home Essential Goods Service (HEGS) which provides essential goods up to a value of £400 for general items and £600 for carpets, making a big difference to the quality of life for those who are financially vulnerable.

The cost-of-living crisis means that many people, even those able to find accommodation, often have few possessions, sometimes none at all. These people have perhaps been sofa-surfing or in emergency accommodation, or are fleeing domestic abuse. The provision of essential items, such as a bed or a cooker, helps to improve health and promote dignity and independence, creating a stable foundation for personal wellbeing and long-term progress.

The Administrator role is critical in helping these clients.

The role requires up to a maximum of 7-8 hours a week spread across the week. Time spent can be flexible to fit around other commitments. It is possible to undertake much, if not all, of the work remotely from home. Occasional visits to our office in the centre of Lewes will be required.

The role involves the following activities:
• Receiving requests for essential items for clients from professional support workers, such as Social Workers
• Interviewing the clients to ascertain priorities on the phone
• Requesting trustee panel permission to purchase items following HEGS guidelines
• Working with the finance manager to purchase goods and arrange delivery
• Completing the HEGS tracker with the process information
• Helping to provide a quarterly report
• General office administration
• Working with the staff team
• Collecting impact evidence

For more information about the role or to apply, please email [email protected].

Thank you!

16/09/2026

So far this year, 117 people (adults and children) have been assisted into a home, and out of homelessness or unsatisfactory housing, with the help of HOMELINK. One recent client said,

'Because of Homelink we no longer face homelessness, ending months of uncertainty and fear.'

Thank you to all who make these results possible - our staff, our supporters, those who give financially, those who volunteer. We value every one of you.

28/08/2026

CAN YOU HELP?

We need Events Volunteers – Can you help?

HOMELINK is a Lewes based charity offering practical help to homeless people.

Every year we help hundreds of people facing eviction and homelessness into secure housing through the provision of loans to cover the cost of landlords’ deposits and advance rent.

We also provide grants to buy essential items for a new home, and for emergency accommodation.

We urgently need volunteers to help at our fund raising events, including our summer Garden Party and Christmas Concert.

Can you spare a few hours a couple of times a year?

This can be varied but will typically include things like:

• Selling event tickets
• Decorating or setting up an event
• Welcoming guests
• Marshalling events
• Helping on an event stand
• Serving refreshments
• Clearing up

To find out more / arrange an informal chat – please contact our volunteer lead Trustee Graham Maunders on 07811 115494 / [email protected]

Or complete the enquiry form on our website: www.leweshomelink.org.uk/how-you-can-help/volunteer/

16/07/2026

🧁 Volunteer Bakers Wanted! 🎂

Do you enjoy baking? We'd love your help!

We're looking for volunteer bakers to create delicious cakes, bakes, and sweet treats for our fundraising events. Every cupcake, brownie, and traybake helps us raise vital funds to support people experiencing homelessness or the threat of homelessness.
Whether you can bake for one event or help throughout the year, your contribution will make a real difference.

If you'd like to get involved, please email Wendy at [email protected] —we'd be delighted to welcome you to our team of volunteer bakers.

Very many thanks!

25/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who came along to our Annual Meeting last week. It was so encouraging to see so many people keen to hear about HOMELINK's work. We really appreciate your support and engagement.

18/06/2026

Thank you so much to everybody who came along to the plant sale on 6/7 June. An amazing £1369 was raised towards the work of HOMELINK, despite having to close early on the Saturday due to the terrible weather. Thank you too to the volunteers and helpers. We appreciate the wonderful support from our local community very much.

05/06/2026

Brilliant HomelinkSussex are hosting a plant sale at Castle Lodge this weekend 11-5 on both Saturday and Sunday. Ever fancied a look around this beautiful garden? Well here’s your chance! Lovely Homelink Chair Ros says “there’ll be tea and cake and a chance to sit in the garden weather permitting ( or in our kitchen if wet!)”

Homelink have supported 148 local people into safe and secure homes in the last year and really deserve our support. Hope to see you there!

Lewes Town Council

29/05/2026

Please do join us for our plant sale! We'd love to see you there. All proceeds to HOMELINK, helping people into housing.