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

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-...

✨ 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 [email protected]. #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

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

📢 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 [email protected] 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.

⭐️ 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

The Pantry is in urgent need of empty egg boxes (6-egg size). If you can donate boxes, please contact us at [email protected] or 01424 444691. #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.

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

✨ 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 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

⚠️ 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

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. 💙

🌞 On Tuesday 5th August 2025, our amazing Happiness in Mind team hosted a Summer Fete at Marlborough House! #Hastings #LocalCharity

If you need urgent dental help and cannot find a dentist, the Dental Helpline can book you an urgent appointment with an NHS dentist. For up to-date-information and support on getting urgent dental care, call 0300 123 1663 (Monday to Friday 8am and 4pm) or email [email protected]

⚠️ UK Emergency Alert Test - Sunday 7 September 2025, 3pm ⚠️ On Sunday 7 September at 3pm, most 4G & 5G mobile phones in the UK will vibrate and play a loud siren for 10 seconds with a message. ✅ It's just a test - you don't need to do anything

📣A Reminder of What We Offer! We’re sharing a quick reminder of the services we provide to our community. If you would like further details, reach out to us at [email protected] or 01424 444 691. We’re here for you – thank you for your support! #HereToHelp #CommunitySupport #Charity

Free Computer Classes! 💻 Did you know we offer free computer lessons? Our amazing tutor, Calvin, is here to help get you started. Please note: Calvin is currently away and will respond to emails and calls from 4th August 2025. #charity #digitalskills

🎉 A Special Thank You! 🎉 Our CEO had the pleasure of presenting Penelope from Crêperie By The Sea with a certificate of appreciation for her incredible fundraising efforts! Penelope supported our mission by taking on two half marathons, raising an amazing £520. #fundraising #charity

Worried about being able to afford essentials like food and bills? Find out more about the support available ⤵️ www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-mon...

Members of our community shared their experiences of caring for loved ones with late-stage dementia. It’s a time that can come with many challenges and tough decisions to make. If you’re going through this, you're not alone. Call our Dementia Support Line on 0333 150 3456 for support & advice.

We're always looking for volunteers!💛 Whether it's lending a hand in our day service, supporting The Pantry, or helping out with the office garden (on an ad hoc basis) - your time truly makes a difference. 📞Call us on 01424 444 691 📧Or email us at [email protected]

Dementia affects everyone differently, however it can be helpful to think of it progressing in 'three stages'. This is our guide to the common symptoms at each stage, but everyone’s dementia journey is different and if you need more help or advice we’re here for you.

📣A Reminder of What We Offer! We’re sharing a quick reminder of the services we provide to our community. If you would like further details, reach out to us at [email protected] or 01424 444 691. We’re here for you – thank you for your support! #HereToHelp #CommunitySupport #Charity

🌟 It's Small Charity Week and we're proud to celebrate the big impact of our small charity! 🌟 This year's theme is financial resilience - highlighting the incredible efforts of small charities like ours who keep delivering vital support, even as costs rise. #SmallCharityWeek

It was one year ago today… since Cognitive Books launched our first title: “looking back at … The #Beatles” in collaboration with @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social Rewatch @mattsingleton.bsky.social’s dad recite from memory. Brian has lived with #dementia since 2017 youtube.com/watch?v=Ur7A...

🔔 Just a Reminder! 🔔 As many of you know, our charity is currently rebranding and changing our name from ETC Sussex to ECR Foundation. #Reminder #Rebrand #NewNameSameMission #FollowUs

🚨 Scam Text Alert 🚨 Scam texts about Energy Allowance, Energy Support Scheme or Winter Fuel Payments are doing the rounds - don't get caught out. Report them at stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk 🔒 Stay safe: Never share your bank details by text. #StopThinkFraud #FraudAwareness

As Refugee Week comes to a close, we’re reminded that community is our greatest superpower. Thanks to the generous support of our funders, we’re able to stand alongside refugees as they learn, grow, and become part of a shared community – one built on connection, understanding, and hope.

Our ESOL classes are making a real impact – and with your support, we can keep things moving forward. Check out our post to see how you can be part of it and support us. #RefugeeWeek #LanguageForLiving #ESOL #CommunityAsASuperpower

Our ESOL learners come from all over the world 🌎 - here's a visual showing where! #RefugeeWeek #ESOL #LanguageForLiving #CommunityAsASuperpower

This Refugee Week, we’re shining a light on our fantastic ESOL learners. Here, we speak with Arthur about his ESOL journey and aspirations for the future. #RefugeeWeek #LanguageForLiving #ESOL #CommunityAsASuperpower

👋 Meet Viktoriia 👋 Viktoriia is an ESOL tutor here at ECR Foundation. We recently spoke with her about her teaching methods and how she supports refugees in their language learning journey. #RefugeeWeek #LanguageForLiving #ESOL #CommunityAsASuperpower

👋 Meet Geoff 👋 Geoff is an ESOL tutor here at ECR Foundation. Here's what he shared about supporting refugees in learning English. #RefugeeWeek #LanguageForLiving #ESOL #CommunityAsASuperpower

This Refugee Week, we’re shining a light on our fantastic ESOL learners. Here, we speak with Kim about her ESOL journey and the opportunities she’s embraced outside the classroom. #RefugeeWeek #LanguageForLiving #ESOL #CommunityAsASuperpower

⭐️ Refugee Week 2025 – Community as a Superpower ⭐️ We're celebrating the people making this country home - and the power of community! At ECR Foundation, our ESOL classes build language, confidence and connection. Follow us to see how we're supporting refugees. #RefugeeWeek #CommunityAsASuperpower