Sussex Community Development Association - SCDA

Established in 1997, SCDA works across Sussex, running community based projects aimed at addressing the needs of those most vulnerable in the community.

We ensure:

• User and local community involvement to identify gaps in services and development of new projects to meet community needs
• We offer a range of integrated and holistic approaches to service delivery for those most vulnerable in our community
• Continuous quality improvement including  review of individual and community impact
• Support of effective partnerships between voluntary, statutory and private sectors to address identified community needs
• Development of sustainable sources of funding including a range of social enterprises.

Community involvement & engagement Advice, Inclusion and foodbank Nursery, children & young peoples projects Preventative mental health and wellbeing including Counselling and Supporting Survivors of Suicide Employability Open spaces project & health focussed activities and services Older People's activities and support

Develop sustainable community-based regeneration initiatives to address economic, environmental, cultural & community needs. Particularly addressing the needs of those most vulnerable in the community.