About us

Making it Happen is a 5.5 year Programme funded by East Sussex County Council. It began in Oct 2019 and will run to March 2025.

Five local organisations are working in partnership to deliver the programme. The partnership is led by Sussex Community Development Association, who are working with 3VA, Action in Rural Sussex, Hastings Voluntary Action and Rother Voluntary Action.

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Making it Happen is being delivered through a partnership of five East Sussex based voluntary organisations. Click on the button below to find out more.

The Programme is overseen by a Partnership which includes East Sussex County Council and the five voluntary sector organisations responsible for delivery. Click on the button below to find out more.

Values and principles

Our approach is based on the principles and values of Asset Based Community Development. Find out more by clicking on the button below.

Learning opportunities

Big Sparks is an event to uncover, celebrate, inspire, showcase and learn about the amazing things that communities are doing in East Sussex.

Information, links and resources about Asset Based Community Development, Making it Happen and communities taking the lead.