1 About us
The Community Hub was established in March 2020 to support residents of West Sussex ensuring all had access to food and essential supplies during the COVID 19 pandemic.
The Community Hub continues to offer assistance to those who need additional help and support or who are experiencing hardship by providing information, advice and guidance.
The Community Hub receives and processes general support enquiries 365 days a year, as well as more specific queries and applications around the schemes it supports. Currently these include the Household Support Fund, the Homes for Ukraine Scheme and Smoke Free West Sussex.
2 Homes for Ukraine
West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is supporting eligible families, couples and individuals leaving Ukraine in response to the current situation in the country.
The Community Hub helps hosts and their guests by carrying out safeguarding checks, sharing local area information and offering advice and guidance about the Homes for Ukraine Scheme. It acts as the main point of contact for support and information.
3 Household Support Fund
From 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, the UK Government is providing funding through the Household Support Fund.
The fund’s main goal is to help vulnerable households in urgent need by covering the cost of essential items. It also aims to provide early support to stop families from reaching crisis point or falling deeper into financial difficulty.
The Community Hub is currently responsible for administering the application-based element of the fund.
Find more information, including how to apply for support under the Household Support Fund.
4 Cost of living
The Community Hub offers practical support and advice to anyone who needs support with the cost of living.
5 Useful links
Government links
- Cost of living hub (GOV.UK)
- Get help with the cost of living from your local council (GOV.UK)
Food banks
Wider support
Citizens Advice
- Citizens Advice - Free and reliable advice in West Sussex
Carers support
District and borough links
Adur and Worthing
Arun
- Cost of living resources available - Arun District Council
- Arun Wellbeing - Provided by West Sussex County Council and Arun District Council
Chichester
Crawley
- Help with money worries (Crawley Borough Council)
- Crawley Borough Council support - West Sussex Energy
Horsham
- Cost of living support (Horsham District Council)
- Horsham District Wellbeing - Provided by West Sussex County Council and Horsham District Council
Mid Sussex
6 Privacy notice
You can find details about how we use and manage your personal data on our privacy notice.
Community Hub privacy notice7 Contact details
For general enquiries, including information, advice and support, complete this online form:
Contact the Community Hub online (external link)This online form is for general enquiries only including requesting support by way of information, advice and guidance. Should you wish to submit an application for financial support, visit our Household Support Fund web page.