The i360 Horizon Fund
Brighton i360 Horizon Fund is powered by Brighton i360 in collaboration with Focus Foundation - connecting communities and empowering grassroots charities to thrive.
About Horizon Fund
The Horizon Fund is all about looking after the place we call home. In partnership with Focus Foundation, we’re helping to fund local projects that bring people together, protect our coastline, and make Brighton a brighter, fairer city for everyone. The fund is designed so your donations go further. We don’t focus on just one charity, instead, by bringing together donations from our employees, suppliers, and customers, we can reach a wider range of local causes and make an even bigger difference.
Charity of the Quarter - Supporting Underprivileged Children and Young People
This quarter, our focus is on helping underprivileged children and young people across Sussex - tackling child poverty, digital exclusion, and essential needs.
The Challenge
4.3% of children in Sussex are living in relative poverty. Source: Children in low income families: local area statistics, financial year ending 2024 - GOV.UK
450 requests per local authority (on average) are made each year for children’s beds and bedding. These requests have quadrupled in the last five years. Source: Barnardo’s, “Crisis requests to councils for children’s beds and bedding quadruple in five years.”
1 in 5 children and young people (20%) are digitally excluded — limiting access to education, opportunities, and social connection. Source: Charity Digital.
150,000 children in the UK are expected to go without a warm coat this winter. Source: Parentkind — “No Cold Child” campaign.
The Impact We Aim to Create
By supporting local grassroots charities working with underprivileged children and families, we’re helping to provide essential items - from warm clothing and bedding to digital access and safe community spaces.
> Partnering with Sussex-based charities addressing child poverty and inclusion.
> Providing emergency essentials for children in need.
> Supporting digital inclusion projects and after-school programs.
> Offering volunteering opportunities for local residents and i360 staff.
Why Your Donation Matters
Focus Foundation match-funds every penny donated to the i360 Horizon Fund. And because Focus Group covers 100% of the Foundation’s running costs, you can be sure that every pound given goes directly towards changing lives right here in Sussex.
Focus Foundation carefully vets every grassroots charity it supports, ensuring your donations reach well-run organisations delivering meaningful, high-impact projects in our communities.
50% of grassroots charities receive no government funding
97% of UK charities that close each year are small charities
Most are run entirely by volunteers
