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Our impact

"We can't overstate the gratitude to you for the considerable amount of time you spent with us but equally for the clarity of your explanation of the inner workings of the personal budget process"

Every year we celebrate our achievements and the impact of our charity and social enterprise. Here are some of the highlights of the last year!

  • Our new Croydon Personal Assistant Support Service started on the 2nd December 2019, and includes a comprehensive package of our services
  • Care Service expands into Pulborough & Billingshurst, Selsey & Witterings, Littlehampton & Arundel, and Steyning
  • Carers Respite Service begins, providing respite services for carers in Adur on behalf of West Sussex County Council
  • Hampshire Direct Payment Support Service is handed over to a different provider
  • Two members of staff, Chris Robelou and Glenys Newman and one Trustee, Malcolm Dennett win prestigious Local Hero awards
  • Redeveloped Supporting Community Based Solutions into the new Community Solutions Consortium, to work together with partners to explore better outcomes for our communities
  • Become part of the Dementia Friends scheme
  • Claire Poke progresses to become the new Chair of Trustees

Impact Reports

2019/20 Impact Report

2018/19 Impact Report

2017/18 Impact Report

2016/17 Impact Report

2015/16 Impact Report

Published: 1st June, 2018

Updated: 11th June, 2020

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