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![Autumn Update 2024: Our latest round of grants are announced](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3bc5b4_59b6c2ef94cf4f72a24ac55df1c18415~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/3bc5b4_59b6c2ef94cf4f72a24ac55df1c18415~mv2.webp)
Julie Billings
Nov 5, 20243 min read
Autumn Update 2024: Our latest round of grants are announced
Thanks to our wonderful supporters we’ve been able to award over £100k to 21 charities across the UK this Autumn, 15 of whom are new...
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Julie Billings
Sep 30, 20242 min read
Fundraising was in full swing at the 4th Focus Group Annual Golf Day
On Friday, 20th September 2024, Focus Group hosted its 4th Annual Golf Day at the beautiful East Sussex National Golf Resort, where the...
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![Celebrating the Success of the 2024 Focus Kids Summer Challenge](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3bc5b4_00d7e727f23247a5b1ca52a6386db1a9~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_420,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/3bc5b4_00d7e727f23247a5b1ca52a6386db1a9~mv2.webp)
Justin Wright
Sep 12, 20242 min read
Celebrating the Success of the 2024 Focus Kids Summer Challenge
This year’s Focus Kids Summer Challenge  has been nothing short of heartwarming. With incredible enthusiasm, creativity, and effort from...
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![Meet Grace Shearing, our Sussex Superstars finalist and brilliant young fundraiser](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3bc5b4_cc02232454894a23a5a56eab8fb051dd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/3bc5b4_cc02232454894a23a5a56eab8fb051dd~mv2.webp)
Justin Wright
Jul 22, 20242 min read
Meet Grace Shearing, our Sussex Superstars finalist and brilliant young fundraiser
Introducing one of our brilliant young fundraisers and a finalist in the prestigious Sussex Superstars talent competition: Grace...
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![Focus Group's first Scottish Golf Day raises an impressive £18k for the Foundation](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3bc5b4_cae68f88e3b442d7b60d1b47895ea37b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/3bc5b4_cae68f88e3b442d7b60d1b47895ea37b~mv2.webp)
Justin Wright
Jul 3, 20242 min read
Focus Group's first Scottish Golf Day raises an impressive £18k for the Foundation
On Thursday 27th June 2024 Focus Group’s inaugural Northern Golf Day teed off at The Carrick Golf Course, Cameron Club resulting in an...
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![Welcome to our newest patron; Anita Dobson](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3bc5b4_d9daf404810344e0a71bbd86154ba04f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/3bc5b4_d9daf404810344e0a71bbd86154ba04f~mv2.webp)
Justin Wright
Apr 29, 20241 min read
Welcome to our newest patron; Anita Dobson
The team couldn't be more thrilled to announce that Anita Dobson – renowned singer, stage, film, and television actress – has graciously...
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![Maximizing our collective impact: how your support has benefited the Anti-Freeze Centre in Portslade](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3bc5b4_875d19ef26644cdb8246d9a364f719fc~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/3bc5b4_875d19ef26644cdb8246d9a364f719fc~mv2.webp)
Justin Wright
Apr 11, 20241 min read
Maximizing our collective impact: how your support has benefited the Anti-Freeze Centre in Portslade
Off The Fence, based in Sussex, was one of the beneficiaries of our 2023 Winter Ball. Explore their story to understand why our grant was...
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![Spring update: The latest round of grants revealed following our 2024 Winter Ball fundraiser](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3bc5b4_58339b9d77d44ceb960bd8765263bfdd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/3bc5b4_58339b9d77d44ceb960bd8765263bfdd~mv2.webp)
Justin Wright
Mar 7, 20242 min read
Spring update: The latest round of grants revealed following our 2024 Winter Ball fundraiser
Thanks to the tremendous success of our Winter Ball in February, we have been in a position to address several grant requests....
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![Winter Ball 2024 Triumph: £131,708 raised to benefit Sussex-based charities and beyond](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3bc5b4_2901e901a8224e4d981307ff26e6d291~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/3bc5b4_2901e901a8224e4d981307ff26e6d291~mv2.webp)
Justin Wright
Feb 7, 20242 min read
Winter Ball 2024 Triumph: £131,708 raised to benefit Sussex-based charities and beyond
The DoubleTree Hilton by Brighton Metropole was ablaze with excitement on Saturday, February 3rd, as the team shattered expectations by...
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![A night of laughter and generosity: The Best of British Comedy Gala Dinner](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3bc5b4_7b87e5e91d2e4e14af59778721d77ec3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/3bc5b4_7b87e5e91d2e4e14af59778721d77ec3~mv2.webp)
Justin Wright
Nov 27, 20231 min read
A night of laughter and generosity: The Best of British Comedy Gala Dinner
On November 23rd, The Grand Hotel in Brighton played host to an unforgettable evening of laughter, and fundraising for the Foundation....
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![Revealing the chosen beneficiaries for our 2024 Winter Ball](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3bc5b4_13c108fc3ca641a7894afa12c8270258~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/3bc5b4_13c108fc3ca641a7894afa12c8270258~mv2.webp)
mandirobertson5
Nov 20, 20231 min read
Revealing the chosen beneficiaries for our 2024 Winter Ball
At the heart of The Winter Ball is our commitment to supporting grass-roots charities that are bringing communities together and changing...
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![Get ready to laugh, cheer, and boo – it's PANTO TIME!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3bc5b4_0ed8055489964a8eb3aea6d6a34ff204~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/3bc5b4_0ed8055489964a8eb3aea6d6a34ff204~mv2.webp)
Justin Wright
Nov 15, 20232 min read
Get ready to laugh, cheer, and boo – it's PANTO TIME!
It's that festive time of year again when pantomime’s return to the stage to share some fairy-tale magic. E3 Events has announced the...
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![An unforgettable evening of fundraising: Join us at our 2024 Winter Ball!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3bc5b4_b0a434bdf23646d0890fd96f836b443e~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/3bc5b4_b0a434bdf23646d0890fd96f836b443e~mv2.webp)
Justin Wright
Nov 15, 20232 min read
An unforgettable evening of fundraising: Join us at our 2024 Winter Ball!
We are thrilled to extend a heartfelt invitation to our grand annual fundraiser, The Winter Ball, set to unfold on Saturday, 3rd February...
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![Soaring high for Focus Foundation!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3bc5b4_57a44e1c27e14ca380c21760a9ade0de~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/3bc5b4_57a44e1c27e14ca380c21760a9ade0de~mv2.webp)
Justin Wright
Oct 2, 20232 min read
Soaring high for Focus Foundation!
In a thrilling display of courage and commitment, the first of our three troops of skydivers embarked on an adrenaline-fueled morning...
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![The 3rd annual Focus Group Golf Day raises £52,198 for Focus Foundation](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3bc5b4_2212904768544f5198ff3b94a98c8f2f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/3bc5b4_2212904768544f5198ff3b94a98c8f2f~mv2.webp)
Justin Wright
Sep 26, 20231 min read
The 3rd annual Focus Group Golf Day raises £52,198 for Focus Foundation
On the gloriously sunny day of Friday September 22nd, the East Sussex National Golf Resort played host to the third annual Focus Group...
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Justin Wright
Sep 4, 20231 min read
Running with purpose in aid of Focus Foundation
**WE HAVE LIMITED PLACES TO RUN THE 2024 BRIGHTON HALF MARATHON** Have you ever wanted to set yourself the challenge of running a half...
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Justin Wright
Aug 21, 20232 min read
Supporting families throughout their cancer journey
1 in 2 people in the UK born after 1960 will be diagnosed with some form of cancer during their lifetime*. In 2018 Fler Wright faced her...
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![Focus Group commended as Charity Champions, for raising £78,000 for Sussex charities](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1accdb_82ce745241634d5ba8d07596dd130bbd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/1accdb_82ce745241634d5ba8d07596dd130bbd~mv2.webp)
Justin Wright
Jul 10, 20231 min read
Focus Group commended as Charity Champions, for raising £78,000 for Sussex charities
Focus Group honoured as Charity Champions, for raising £78,000 for Sussex Charities
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![Calling all budding young charity champions!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1accdb_03a4230186f34c5fab5e7524d58bffe0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/1accdb_03a4230186f34c5fab5e7524d58bffe0~mv2.webp)
Justin Wright
Jul 5, 20231 min read
Calling all budding young charity champions!
Last year we were bowled over by our young fundraising entrepreneurs as they accepted the challenge to convert £50 (used to fund their...
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Justin Wright
Jun 29, 20231 min read
A lifeline to education in the Scottish Borders
Back in April 2023, Focus Foundation funded* The Youth Work Learning Festival on behalf of YouthBorders, a network of more than 40 youth...
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