Commenting on being awarded the grant, John Randall ESY’s Fundraiser said “On behalf of the charity and our young people, we are absolutely delighted to receive this grant which recognises the vital work we undertake in supporting the mental health of young people in Sompting and Lancing. The grant will allow young people, aged 11-18 to access a high-quality emergency mental health service. This can be either through one-to-one clinical intervention sessions provided through Your Space Therapies based at the Sir Robert Woodard Academy, or mental health well-being early intervention drop-in sessions delivered by our Senior Youth Work Manager and one of our youth workers.

In awarding the grant, Sussex Community Foundation said, “We were very pleased to be able to support Electric Storm Youth through our LF Fund and the Arthur and Doreen Green Fund at Sussex Community Foundation. Through our funding, Electric Storm Youth will be working to address mental health challenges for young people aged 11-18 in Lancing and Sompting. This work supports marginalised young people living in some of the most deprived areas of Sussex, and aligns very well with our current funding priorities "

John concludes, “We believe our mental health services will help to build resilience, confidence and overall well-being of young people and equip them to cope with the stresses that live brings. It will lead to confident young people, willing to engage positively within the local community.”