Community development
Headquarters and Shoreham base for Adur Voluntary Action, the Old School House also provides space for Esteem and Adur Special Needs, together with a well-used meeting room, and other office facilities. It is a focal point for community action and activities in Shoreham and Adur.
Sompting is one of 150 areas in England to be awarded £1 million, to make a lasting and positive difference in the community Sompting Big Local is all about bringing together all the local talent, ambitions, skills and energy from individuals, groups and organisations who want to make their area an even better place to live.
Esteem is a Europe-wide charity based in Sussex which aims to empower young people, aged 14-26 years, who have been either through the Statutory Care system or are classified as €œNEET€, (Not in education, employment or training). Through confidence building events, activities, courses and volunteering opportunities, Esteem provides a platform for young people to help themselves on their journey to achieving employment and their own, true life goals.
Adur Collective Community Land Trust is a non-charitable Community Benefit Society that has been set up for the benefit of the community.
We aim to be a not for profit provider of affordable housing operating a legal asset lock so that any assets that ACCLT creates can never be cashed in by or transferred to private individuals or other companies for their own advantage but will be community owned.