Category Archives: Charities

Sussex MPs need to learn from the Manchester mistakes

Posted on August 7, 2020 by ianchisnall

This letter is directed at the nine Conservative Greater Manchester MPs who have recently written publicly to Matthew Hancock in an attempt to criticise Andy Burnham. They appear to have ignored that the call for the whole of Manchester to … Continue reading →

Posted in Brighton & Hove, Charities, Parliament and Democracy, Police & Crime Commissioner | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Can faith communities be part of the Domestic Abuse solution?

Posted on August 1, 2020 by ianchisnall

Many of the discussions that take place in the House of Lords include a Bishop from time to time. On Wednesday there was a particularly important but brief subject being raised. The title was “Domestic Abuse – Question” and on this … Continue reading →

Posted in Charities, Church Teaching, Community Safety, Justice Issues, Parliament and Democracy | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A tragic loss for Brighton and Hove – Barry Hulyer RIP

Posted on July 23, 2020 by ianchisnall

I first met Barry Hulyer in the late 1990’s when I got involved with the Brighton and Hove Council for Voluntary Services which tragically needed to be closed down due to a number of problems in its structure. However Barry … Continue reading →

Posted in Brighton & Hove, Charities, Obituary | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

A lot has changed in the last 35 years

Posted on July 12, 2020 by ianchisnall

Last night when we got home from the garden of one of our good friends, where we were able to enjoy a fantastic BBQ we switched on the TV and watched a programme that reflected what happened 35 years ago … Continue reading →

Posted in Charities, Community Safety, Environment, EU Referendum, Housing, Immigration, Syria, Yemen, Youth Issues | Tagged | Leave a comment

Equality and Diversity in Sussex – there are some recent positives!

Posted on July 6, 2020 by ianchisnall

Over the last few weeks there have been many events that have brought equality and diversity to the top of many people’s priority lists. Inevitably for some people this is no difference to their ongoing challenges, but in terms of … Continue reading →

Posted in Charities, Policing | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

A high profile charitable mistake that raises several questions

Posted on June 10, 2020 by ianchisnall

Yesterday the Charity Commission published a report that will have sent enormous concerns outside and inside of the Royal Family. It relates to a charity called The Prince Andrew Charitable Trust and the money that was inappropriately used to pay … Continue reading →

Posted in Charities, Economics, Parliament and Democracy | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Hi Deborah, please arrange to visit FareShare Sussex

Posted on June 6, 2020 by ianchisnall

On Wednesday in the House of Lords, Thomas Pendry who used to be the Labour MP for Stalybridge and Hyde asked the Government “what assessment they have made of the increased demand for emergency food parcels from low-income families; and … Continue reading →

Posted in Brighton & Hove, Charities, Economics, Environment, Parliament and Democracy | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

A great online source for Sussex residents aged 13-25

Posted on May 21, 2020 by ianchisnall

Earlier this month two very significant Sussex agencies published this website for many of the young people in our area to use which is designed to help their mental wellbeing. There is a very good reason for this to have … Continue reading →

Posted in Brighton & Hove, Charities, Community Safety, Education, Policing, Youth Issues | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

An amazingly positive appointment as Bishop Of Horsham

Posted on May 2, 2020 by ianchisnall

Over the last few days there was an unexpected announcement made regarding the new Bishop of Horsham along with the announcement for the new Bishop of Lewes. This was really good news for people who are part of the Church … Continue reading →

Posted in Brighton & Hove, Charities, Church Teaching | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

It is encouraging to hear Victoria Prentis MP promoting Fareshare

Posted on April 24, 2020 by ianchisnall

Although it is some time since I was personally involved in FareShare Sussex I am proud that the scheme which I helped set up in Brighton and Hove, now serves a huge number of charities throughout Sussex and into Surrey. … Continue reading →

Posted in Brighton & Hove, Charities, Parliament and Democracy | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments