The i360 Horizon Fund
The i360 Horizon Fund is powered by the Focus Foundation, in collaboration with i360.
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 Year (H2) - Food Poverty
Food poverty has become a persistent issue across Sussex, with thousands of residents depending on emergency food support simply to meet their basic needs.
More than 5,800 people in Brighton & Hove received food support every week during 2025, with around 2,900 requiring ongoing long-term support.
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Children are disproportionately affected by food poverty.
Food insecurity is having a significant impact on children, affecting health, wellbeing, educational outcomes and future opportunities
The House of Commons Library reports that 18% of children lived in food-insecure households in 2023/24
Quote: "More than one in four children live in food-insecure households" - [trussell.org.uk]
Charities and community food providers across Sussex are facing growing demand while simultaneously coping with falling donations and rising operating costs.
Food projects in Brighton & Hove spent around £15,800 per week topping up food stocks due to declining surplus food supplies and donations. [brighton-hove.gov.uk]
Nearly half of emergency food providers reported they did not have enough funding secured for the year ahead. [brighton-hove.gov.uk]
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
We’re hosting special community events to raise funds supporting charities dedicated to support mental health. Please consider making a £2 donation to help us make a difference.
