SCDA (Sussex Community Development Association) supports and runs a wide range of community based projects and services across East Sussex. Like so many other charities nationally, SCDA are experiencing funding challenges and having to alter services accordingly. We have made the difficult decision to close our youth club sessions and services at Newhaven Youth Centre from 30th May 2025.
We do remain committed to supporting a ‘youth voice’ in Newhaven and will continue to support the Newhaven Young People’s Forum with their future plans and fundraising. In addition, we look forward to:
- working closely with our partners to ensure that the needs of our young people are met and activities are promoted locally through existing platforms
- providing a digital pack of resources for activities, youth clubs, referral routes and signpost to health and well-being services
- ensuring that Newhaven Youth Centre remains a ‘youth hub’ with access to other services and a safe space for the NYPF to meet with support from SCDA staff
- SCDA continuing to be part of the Newhaven Infrastructure Youth Workers Forum and remaining committed to those most disadvantaged in our community.
As always, we continue to actively seek funding and hope to provide a broader range of youth services in the future. For more information, please contact [email protected].
Alternatively do contact Suzi McCaig on 07513 824 313 if you require youth support or are concerned about a young person.
