East Sussex Farmers' Benevolent Fund

Charity Number: 271188

Annual Expenditure: £0.1M
Geographic Focus: East Sussex, West Sussex

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Quick Stats

| Metric | Value |

|--------|-------|

| Annual Giving | £62,092 (expenditure 2024) |

| Grant Range | Not publicly disclosed |

| Average Grant | Not publicly disclosed |

| Application Method | Rolling / No public application process |

| Geographic Focus | East Sussex, West Sussex, Sussex, adjoining counties |

Contact Details

  • Website: www.eastsussexfarmersbenevolentfund.co.uk
  • Email: des.lambert@btinternet.com
  • Phone: 07912464746
  • Address: 24 West Gate, Plumpton Green, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 3BQ

Funding Priorities

  • Financial assistance for farmers and farm staff in need
  • Support for those in land-based industries and their dependants
  • One-off grants for equipment
  • Business support during difficult times
  • Long-term support following illness or accidents
  • Mental health assistance
  • Support in retirement
  • Funding for land-based education and professional development
  • Help with funeral costs

What They Don't Fund

No specific exclusions publicly listed - focus is exclusively on farming and land-based sector beneficiaries

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How to Apply to East Sussex Farmers' Benevolent Fund

No formal public application process. Applications are made through:

  • Direct contact with trustees
  • Referrals from partner organisations (RABI, FCN)
  • Local knowledge and trustee discretion
  • Contact via email or phone for confidential discussion of needs

The fund operates on a responsive, needs-based approach with quick turnaround for local cases.

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