GACT pledged 20,000 spread over two years to help towards the transformation of a disused building into a life-skills and employability workshop for the homeless, ex-homeless and disadvantaged. www.crawleyopenhouse.co.uk

The brand- new Resource Centre opened in July 2022. It is built around a learning area, open kitchen and workshop, and in conjunction with specialist partners will offer a schedule of classes and workshops designed to give increased confidence and skills to those seeking to get back to the worlds of education, training and employment.

CEO of Crawley Open House, Charlie Arratoon said:
“Over the last 28 years Crawley Open House has supported thousands of people from our base in Three Bridges. We are incredibly excited about this brand- new ground breaking project. The Crawley Open House Resource Centre will be a base for learning, education and support with practical help to enable people to get the skills, support and confidence they need for the next chapter of life.

“We are eternally grateful to all the companies, individuals and organisations who have helped fund this project – it’s really going to change the lives of so many people in the coming months and years.”

A grant of £30,000 spread over three years was awarded towards the cost of building the new Charlwood Sports and Community Centre. www.charlwoodandhookwood.co.uk

A Grant of 20,000 over two years to support a project for disabled/disadvantaged young people from Gatwick Airport Community Trust’s area of benefit.

The UK’s oldest and largest sail training charity Tall Ships Youth Trust offers young people, from all walks of life, unique physically and mentally challenging experiences at sea which aim to develop their long-term life skills including team working, confidence and problem solving skills. Visit www.tallships.org

A grant of £20,000 spread over two years to help towards the transformation of a dilapidated facility into a new focus for the community.