ECR Foundation
@ecrfoundation.bsky.social
Formerly ETC Sussex, ECR Foundation is a local charity supporting and empowering communities in Sussex through education, care, and relief.
Happy New Year 2026 from ECR Foundation! ✨
We’re excited to step into a new year of supporting our communities and creating positive change.
To mark the start of 2026, here is a message from our CEO.
#hastings #localcharity #community #happynewyear
We’re excited to step into a new year of supporting our communities and creating positive change.
To mark the start of 2026, here is a message from our CEO.
#hastings #localcharity #community #happynewyear
January 1, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Happy New Year 2026 from ECR Foundation! ✨
We’re excited to step into a new year of supporting our communities and creating positive change.
To mark the start of 2026, here is a message from our CEO.
#hastings #localcharity #community #happynewyear
We’re excited to step into a new year of supporting our communities and creating positive change.
To mark the start of 2026, here is a message from our CEO.
#hastings #localcharity #community #happynewyear
Our office will close at 4pm on 22nd December and reopen on 29th December. It will also be closed on 31st December and 1st January, reopening 2nd January.
#hastings #localcharity
#hastings #localcharity
December 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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If you're struggling with your mental health and feel unable to cope, help is available.
☎️Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option
📱Text SUSSEX to 85258
🚶Visit your local Staying Well service (Brighton, Crawley, Hastings, Eastbourne, Worthing)
☎️Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option
📱Text SUSSEX to 85258
🚶Visit your local Staying Well service (Brighton, Crawley, Hastings, Eastbourne, Worthing)
November 7, 2025 at 3:52 PM
If you're struggling with your mental health and feel unable to cope, help is available.
☎️Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option
📱Text SUSSEX to 85258
🚶Visit your local Staying Well service (Brighton, Crawley, Hastings, Eastbourne, Worthing)
☎️Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option
📱Text SUSSEX to 85258
🚶Visit your local Staying Well service (Brighton, Crawley, Hastings, Eastbourne, Worthing)
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The Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP) has been activated in the Hastings Borough Council area and will remain active until Monday 5 January 2026.
The council has been working with Warming Up The Homeless to provide a place of overnight safety for rough sleepers during the severe weather.
The council has been working with Warming Up The Homeless to provide a place of overnight safety for rough sleepers during the severe weather.
December 23, 2025 at 10:56 AM
The Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP) has been activated in the Hastings Borough Council area and will remain active until Monday 5 January 2026.
The council has been working with Warming Up The Homeless to provide a place of overnight safety for rough sleepers during the severe weather.
The council has been working with Warming Up The Homeless to provide a place of overnight safety for rough sleepers during the severe weather.
Our office will close at 4pm on 22nd December and reopen on 29th December. It will also be closed on 31st December and 1st January, reopening 2nd January.
#hastings #localcharity
#hastings #localcharity
December 22, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Our office will close at 4pm on 22nd December and reopen on 29th December. It will also be closed on 31st December and 1st January, reopening 2nd January.
#hastings #localcharity
#hastings #localcharity
🎄 Christmas Fete at Marlborough House 🎄
On 10th December 2025, the Happiness in Mind clients enjoyed a wonderful Christmas Fete at Marlborough House, complete with a raffle, cake stall, and live entertainment to spread festive cheer.
#hastings #localcharity #thankyou
On 10th December 2025, the Happiness in Mind clients enjoyed a wonderful Christmas Fete at Marlborough House, complete with a raffle, cake stall, and live entertainment to spread festive cheer.
#hastings #localcharity #thankyou
December 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
🎄 Christmas Fete at Marlborough House 🎄
On 10th December 2025, the Happiness in Mind clients enjoyed a wonderful Christmas Fete at Marlborough House, complete with a raffle, cake stall, and live entertainment to spread festive cheer.
#hastings #localcharity #thankyou
On 10th December 2025, the Happiness in Mind clients enjoyed a wonderful Christmas Fete at Marlborough House, complete with a raffle, cake stall, and live entertainment to spread festive cheer.
#hastings #localcharity #thankyou
Sharing a message from Calvin, Manager of The B@sement/Digital Hub, about the temporary closure of his service over the festive period.
#localcharity #hastings #digitalservices
#localcharity #hastings #digitalservices
December 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Sharing a message from Calvin, Manager of The B@sement/Digital Hub, about the temporary closure of his service over the festive period.
#localcharity #hastings #digitalservices
#localcharity #hastings #digitalservices
This position is now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied.
🌟 Support Worker - Happiness in Mind Day Service 🌟
📍 Marlborough House, St Leonards on Sea
Are you looking for a job supporting older people and those living with dementia?
Are you warm, patient, kind, and a great team player?
#Hastings #JobVacancy #SupportWorker
📍 Marlborough House, St Leonards on Sea
Are you looking for a job supporting older people and those living with dementia?
Are you warm, patient, kind, and a great team player?
#Hastings #JobVacancy #SupportWorker
December 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This position is now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied.
A huge thank you to Magdalen and Lasher for their generous funding, which enabled The Pantry to provide Christmas parcels, including festive treats, to its members.
#thankyou #hastings #localcharity
#thankyou #hastings #localcharity
December 15, 2025 at 12:36 PM
A huge thank you to Magdalen and Lasher for their generous funding, which enabled The Pantry to provide Christmas parcels, including festive treats, to its members.
#thankyou #hastings #localcharity
#thankyou #hastings #localcharity
A huge thank you to The Isabel Blackman Foundation and Sussex Housing Trust for the Elderly for helping us fund chocolates and biscuits for the clients and residents at Marlborough House.
#thankyou #hastings #localcharity
#thankyou #hastings #localcharity
December 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
A huge thank you to The Isabel Blackman Foundation and Sussex Housing Trust for the Elderly for helping us fund chocolates and biscuits for the clients and residents at Marlborough House.
#thankyou #hastings #localcharity
#thankyou #hastings #localcharity
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Hastings Voluntary Action have put together a list of warm spaces and places where you can access food over the winter.
You can check the list on their website: hastingsvoluntaryaction.org.uk/news/winter-...
You can check the list on their website: hastingsvoluntaryaction.org.uk/news/winter-...
December 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Hastings Voluntary Action have put together a list of warm spaces and places where you can access food over the winter.
You can check the list on their website: hastingsvoluntaryaction.org.uk/news/winter-...
You can check the list on their website: hastingsvoluntaryaction.org.uk/news/winter-...
✨ The Pantry - Christmas Opening Times ✨
Here are The Pantry opening hours over the festive period. Please check the image for full details.
If you need any extra information, you can contact us at pantry@ecrfoundation.co.uk.
#hastings #localcharity #christmasopeninghours #community
Here are The Pantry opening hours over the festive period. Please check the image for full details.
If you need any extra information, you can contact us at pantry@ecrfoundation.co.uk.
#hastings #localcharity #christmasopeninghours #community
December 11, 2025 at 11:13 AM
✨ The Pantry - Christmas Opening Times ✨
Here are The Pantry opening hours over the festive period. Please check the image for full details.
If you need any extra information, you can contact us at pantry@ecrfoundation.co.uk.
#hastings #localcharity #christmasopeninghours #community
Here are The Pantry opening hours over the festive period. Please check the image for full details.
If you need any extra information, you can contact us at pantry@ecrfoundation.co.uk.
#hastings #localcharity #christmasopeninghours #community
🌟 Support Worker - Happiness in Mind Day Service 🌟
📍 Marlborough House, St Leonards on Sea
Are you looking for a job supporting older people and those living with dementia?
Are you warm, patient, kind, and a great team player?
#Hastings #JobVacancy #SupportWorker
📍 Marlborough House, St Leonards on Sea
Are you looking for a job supporting older people and those living with dementia?
Are you warm, patient, kind, and a great team player?
#Hastings #JobVacancy #SupportWorker
December 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
🌟 Support Worker - Happiness in Mind Day Service 🌟
📍 Marlborough House, St Leonards on Sea
Are you looking for a job supporting older people and those living with dementia?
Are you warm, patient, kind, and a great team player?
#Hastings #JobVacancy #SupportWorker
📍 Marlborough House, St Leonards on Sea
Are you looking for a job supporting older people and those living with dementia?
Are you warm, patient, kind, and a great team player?
#Hastings #JobVacancy #SupportWorker
A huge thank you to The George in Rye for inviting Happiness in Mind clients and staff from Rye to their wonderful Christmas lunch on Tuesday 2nd December.
#thankyou #thegeorgeinrye #localcharity #community
#thankyou #thegeorgeinrye #localcharity #community
December 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A huge thank you to The George in Rye for inviting Happiness in Mind clients and staff from Rye to their wonderful Christmas lunch on Tuesday 2nd December.
#thankyou #thegeorgeinrye #localcharity #community
#thankyou #thegeorgeinrye #localcharity #community
📢 The Pantry is still in urgent need! 📢
We're in need of donations of carrier bags and empty egg boxes (6-egg size). If you can donate, please contact us at pantry@ecrfoundation.co.uk or 01424 444691.
#hastings #localcharity #helpneeded
We're in need of donations of carrier bags and empty egg boxes (6-egg size). If you can donate, please contact us at pantry@ecrfoundation.co.uk or 01424 444691.
#hastings #localcharity #helpneeded
December 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
📢 The Pantry is still in urgent need! 📢
We're in need of donations of carrier bags and empty egg boxes (6-egg size). If you can donate, please contact us at pantry@ecrfoundation.co.uk or 01424 444691.
#hastings #localcharity #helpneeded
We're in need of donations of carrier bags and empty egg boxes (6-egg size). If you can donate, please contact us at pantry@ecrfoundation.co.uk or 01424 444691.
#hastings #localcharity #helpneeded
📢 ESOL Announcement 📢
If you were taught by Viktoriia, you will be aware she left her role at the end of October. We are delighted to welcome our new tutor, Krysta, who will be covering face-to-face classes, and our tutor Geoff will be looking after the online sessions.
If you were taught by Viktoriia, you will be aware she left her role at the end of October. We are delighted to welcome our new tutor, Krysta, who will be covering face-to-face classes, and our tutor Geoff will be looking after the online sessions.
November 14, 2025 at 11:14 AM
📢 ESOL Announcement 📢
If you were taught by Viktoriia, you will be aware she left her role at the end of October. We are delighted to welcome our new tutor, Krysta, who will be covering face-to-face classes, and our tutor Geoff will be looking after the online sessions.
If you were taught by Viktoriia, you will be aware she left her role at the end of October. We are delighted to welcome our new tutor, Krysta, who will be covering face-to-face classes, and our tutor Geoff will be looking after the online sessions.
⭐️ Happy Trustees' Week! ⭐️
A huge thank you to our trustees for their time, commitment and dedication. Their guidance and the important decisions they make help our organisation thrive and make a real difference in the lives of those we support.
#TrusteesWeek #thankyou
A huge thank you to our trustees for their time, commitment and dedication. Their guidance and the important decisions they make help our organisation thrive and make a real difference in the lives of those we support.
#TrusteesWeek #thankyou
November 6, 2025 at 1:07 PM
⭐️ Happy Trustees' Week! ⭐️
A huge thank you to our trustees for their time, commitment and dedication. Their guidance and the important decisions they make help our organisation thrive and make a real difference in the lives of those we support.
#TrusteesWeek #thankyou
A huge thank you to our trustees for their time, commitment and dedication. Their guidance and the important decisions they make help our organisation thrive and make a real difference in the lives of those we support.
#TrusteesWeek #thankyou
The Pantry is in urgent need of empty egg boxes (6-egg size). If you can donate boxes, please contact us at pantry@ecrfoundation.co.uk or 01424 444691.
#hastings #localcharity
#hastings #localcharity
October 28, 2025 at 11:44 AM
The Pantry is in urgent need of empty egg boxes (6-egg size). If you can donate boxes, please contact us at pantry@ecrfoundation.co.uk or 01424 444691.
#hastings #localcharity
#hastings #localcharity
⭐️ A Huge Thank You! ⭐️
A big thank you to The Content Bureau for a generous donation of £300. 💙
This amazing contribution supports our day service, helping provide meaningful activities and experiences for our clients.
A big thank you to The Content Bureau for a generous donation of £300. 💙
This amazing contribution supports our day service, helping provide meaningful activities and experiences for our clients.
October 24, 2025 at 2:39 PM
⭐️ A Huge Thank You! ⭐️
A big thank you to The Content Bureau for a generous donation of £300. 💙
This amazing contribution supports our day service, helping provide meaningful activities and experiences for our clients.
A big thank you to The Content Bureau for a generous donation of £300. 💙
This amazing contribution supports our day service, helping provide meaningful activities and experiences for our clients.
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We've added MORE DATES and locations to our Electric Blanket Testing sessions!
Find out more 👉 www.esfrs.org/electric-blankets
➡️Bring your electric blanket along for a FREE safety check at any of our events.
🔁Please share!
#HomeFireSafety #ElectricBlankets
Find out more 👉 www.esfrs.org/electric-blankets
➡️Bring your electric blanket along for a FREE safety check at any of our events.
🔁Please share!
#HomeFireSafety #ElectricBlankets
October 1, 2025 at 9:21 AM
We've added MORE DATES and locations to our Electric Blanket Testing sessions!
Find out more 👉 www.esfrs.org/electric-blankets
➡️Bring your electric blanket along for a FREE safety check at any of our events.
🔁Please share!
#HomeFireSafety #ElectricBlankets
Find out more 👉 www.esfrs.org/electric-blankets
➡️Bring your electric blanket along for a FREE safety check at any of our events.
🔁Please share!
#HomeFireSafety #ElectricBlankets
✨ Something new is starting ✨
The day service team are launching Active Minds Club, a welcoming space for people experiencing memory loss or early dementia, along with carers, friends and family.
The day service team are launching Active Minds Club, a welcoming space for people experiencing memory loss or early dementia, along with carers, friends and family.
September 30, 2025 at 9:14 AM
✨ Something new is starting ✨
The day service team are launching Active Minds Club, a welcoming space for people experiencing memory loss or early dementia, along with carers, friends and family.
The day service team are launching Active Minds Club, a welcoming space for people experiencing memory loss or early dementia, along with carers, friends and family.
The Pantry has run out of shopping bags and we'd be so grateful for your help! All carrier bags are welcome. Check the post below for details on how to donate. 💚
#localcharity #hastings
#localcharity #hastings
September 23, 2025 at 10:33 AM
The Pantry has run out of shopping bags and we'd be so grateful for your help! All carrier bags are welcome. Check the post below for details on how to donate. 💚
#localcharity #hastings
#localcharity #hastings
⚠️ Pantry Membership ⚠️
Our Pantry membership is currently at full capacity. Membership is reviewed regularly, so spaces may open up. A waiting list is now in place, and our team will contact you if a space becomes available.
#localcharity #hastings
Our Pantry membership is currently at full capacity. Membership is reviewed regularly, so spaces may open up. A waiting list is now in place, and our team will contact you if a space becomes available.
#localcharity #hastings
September 12, 2025 at 11:06 AM
⚠️ Pantry Membership ⚠️
Our Pantry membership is currently at full capacity. Membership is reviewed regularly, so spaces may open up. A waiting list is now in place, and our team will contact you if a space becomes available.
#localcharity #hastings
Our Pantry membership is currently at full capacity. Membership is reviewed regularly, so spaces may open up. A waiting list is now in place, and our team will contact you if a space becomes available.
#localcharity #hastings
Today we celebrate International Day of Charity!
Being a charity means we have the privilege of supporting our community by offering help, creating opportunities and making a positive difference everyday. Charity is about bringing people together and building a brighter future. 💙
Being a charity means we have the privilege of supporting our community by offering help, creating opportunities and making a positive difference everyday. Charity is about bringing people together and building a brighter future. 💙
September 5, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Today we celebrate International Day of Charity!
Being a charity means we have the privilege of supporting our community by offering help, creating opportunities and making a positive difference everyday. Charity is about bringing people together and building a brighter future. 💙
Being a charity means we have the privilege of supporting our community by offering help, creating opportunities and making a positive difference everyday. Charity is about bringing people together and building a brighter future. 💙
🌞 On Tuesday 5th August 2025, our amazing Happiness in Mind team hosted a Summer Fete at Marlborough House!
#Hastings #LocalCharity
#Hastings #LocalCharity
August 29, 2025 at 10:55 AM
🌞 On Tuesday 5th August 2025, our amazing Happiness in Mind team hosted a Summer Fete at Marlborough House!
#Hastings #LocalCharity
#Hastings #LocalCharity