Coronavirus
Whilst we need to restrict how much we socialise we’re still very much here to help.
Helping Sussex people lead healthy and fulfilling lives
From social activities or after school care to advocacy or counselling, employment support or housing we support people of all ages.
Established 40 years ago, Impact Initiatives aims to give individuals and communities the support they need to improve their quality of life and feel a part of a wider community.
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CHILDREN & YOUNGER PEOPLE
Giving children and young people safe places where they can get the support they need to thrive, gain skills, meet others, have some fun and positively move on in their lives.
ADULTS & OLDER PEOPLE
Giving adults and older people the support they need to find employment, have their voices heard or to find a place to go for good food and company, a focus to the week and keep happy and healthy.
AWF is held each year around 1st October, the UN International Day of Older Persons
Held in venues across Brighton and Hove the AWF is a two week festival of celebrations and events for people aged 50+ . A packed programme aims to inspire people to get out and about and enjoy being part of the wonderful City. Each year it brings a fabulous mix of familiar favourites alongside new and exciting opportunities to try out and take part in. The AWF aims to offer our ever-increasing number of older people a fantastic two weeks, to leave them with some great memories.
LATEST NEWS
Creative Ageing Conference in Munich
A presentation on our Ageing Well Festival received a great response when it was given by Caroline Ridley and Louise Peim at the Creative Ageing Conference in Munich this week. The conference was the final event of a two-year programme in which ideas and good practice...
Launch of the BHCC Active For Life Consultation
Our CEO Caroline Ridley was invited to talk at the launch of the BHCC Active For Life consultation on 4th May. Caroline spoke on the value of keeping active as we age, highlighting examples from older people who have used our services at The Hop 50+ and through our...
Trustee Recruitment
Impact is looking to recruit three more people to join our longer standing Board of Trustees. Being a trustee is a great way to: support a cause you believe in; develop new skills; enhance your CV; work with a wide range of people; gain work experience, and give...
Creative Ageing Conference in Munich
A presentation on our Ageing Well Festival received a great response when it was given by Caroline Ridley and Louise Peim at the Creative Ageing Conference in Munich this week. The conference was the final event of a two-year programme in which ideas and good practice...
Launch of the BHCC Active For Life Consultation
Our CEO Caroline Ridley was invited to talk at the launch of the BHCC Active For Life consultation on 4th May. Caroline spoke on the value of keeping active as we age, highlighting examples from older people who have used our services at The Hop 50+ and through our...
Trustee Recruitment
Impact is looking to recruit three more people to join our longer standing Board of Trustees. Being a trustee is a great way to: support a cause you believe in; develop new skills; enhance your CV; work with a wide range of people; gain work experience, and give...
Volunteer Advocate Awarded MBE
We are delighted to share the news that one of our Impact Advocacy volunteers has been awarded an MBE. Martin Phillips has been a Volunteer Advocate with us for over six years. His dedication and commitment to issue based Advocacy has been unwavering and we are...
