Representation in Wealden

Community and voluntary organisations in Wealdon are supported by a partnership between South Downs Council for Voluntary ServicesA voluntary organisation which is set up, owned and run by local groups to support, promote and develop local voluntary and community action. CVS support their members by providing them with a range of services and by acting as a voice for the local voluntary, community and faith sector. (SDCVS) and Eastbourne Association of Voluntary Services (EAVS).

Wealden Community Network

Wealden Community Network is a network of groups in Wealden, enabling voluntary and community groups to have a representative voice within decision making bodies and to help shape the services Wealden receives from public agencies.

Contact: Sue Shoesmith, Information and Development Officer, wealden@southsownscvs.org.uk, tel. 01273 483 832

Community Support

For funding advice and support contact Karl Parks, Wealden Community Support Officer, wealdencommunity@btconnect.com, tel. 01825 765 136 

Wealden Local Strategic Partnership

Wealden Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) is non-statutory, multiagency partnership in Eastbourne and brings together the different parts of the public, private, community and voluntary sectors. LSP allows different initiatives and services to support one another so that they can work together more effectively with the objective of improving people's qualityLearning about what you are doing well and doing it better; finding out what you may need to change to make sure you meet the needs of your users more effectively. of life.

Wealden LSP has published a case study on a recent projectA particular service or a whole organisation (more frequently used of smaller organisations). that it had undertaken to showcase its partnership work. View the Case Studies.

Action in Rural Sussex

In addition to the above structures rural areas of the district receive support and help from Action in Rural Sussex.