organisation
Fellowship of St Nicholas
What it does
The principal business of the Fellowship of St Nicholas (FSN) is to support children and families, particulary those suffering the effects of poverty, disadvantage, neglect and abuse.
What its grants paid for
£489k from The National Lottery Community Fund: A Step Ahead@FSN
Funding will be used to continue tailored support for disadvantaged families in Hastings East Sussex and surrounding rural areas. The project supports families living in sub-standard and temporary accommodation across all ages from early years to adulthood.
£5k from Sussex Community Foundation
Funding was provided towards the provision of 15 free courses across 12 months focusing on building resilience, confidence and life skills linked to improving employability, and including opportunities to engage in volunteering.
£10k from Sussex Community Foundation: The Hub@FSN
Funding was provided towards a range of health and well-being courses to help support parent/carers and members of the community who have been adversely affected by the pandemic.
£261k from The National Lottery Community Fund: The Hub-FSN
The funding will provide a programme of tailored support for disadvantaged families living in temporary accommodation in the deprived wards of Hastings East Sussex and the surrounding rural areas. The aim is to provide valuable food and provisions as well as other services which help tackle issues of anxiety or negative mental health.
£26k from The National Lottery Community Fund: St Nicks Food and Baby Pantry - Impact of COVID-19 and Lockdown
Fellowship of St Nicholas will use funding to ensure it can continue its support for local communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The project aims to reach local disadvantaged families providing fresh fruit and veg essentials and sanitary provisions and now includes a door to door service. The funding will cover staff salaries and general running costs.
£10k from The National Lottery Community Fund: Volunteers Ahead
The funding will be used to deliver volunteer training. The project aims to build social capacity within the community through creation of volunteer self-help groups and workshops.