About Us
Brighter Futures is a not-for-profit community organisation established in 2012. We develop practical activities for adults in East Sussex whose health, personal circumstances or isolation can make it difficult to take part in ordinary community life.
Over the years, our work has included creative workshops, healthy living projects, computer sessions for older people and other small community projects. Some have been short pilot projects. Where an activity has worked well and there is an ongoing need, we look for ways to develop it into a regular service.
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Our work now
Our current Creative Recovery Group provides a safe and private setting for women aged 18 and over who are recovering from domestic abuse. Participants can take part in simple creative and wellbeing activities without being expected to discuss or disclose their experiences.
Following a successful pilot project, we are also looking to establish a regular Stroke Support Group. This would bring together people who have experienced a stroke and their loved ones and carers. We are currently gathering expressions of interest to help us plan the service.
We may also restart Coffee, Cake and Computers if there is enough local interest. This project combines simple help with computer skills with relaxed opportunities for older people to meet others.
How we work
Our activities are intended to be welcoming and low-pressure. No previous experience of art, crafts or other creative activities is needed. Activities can be adapted where possible, and people are encouraged to take part in the way that is most comfortable for them.
We keep the purpose and limits of each project clear. Brighter Futures does not provide medical treatment, therapy, counselling, emergency support or clinical advice. Our work is concerned with creative activity, wellbeing and social connection. Where someone needs specialist or urgent support, we will encourage or help them to contact an appropriate professional service.
We do not expect people to provide a detailed account of their health or personal experiences simply to make an initial enquiry.
Safeguarding and privacy
We take safeguarding seriously. People working on our projects are expected to have suitable safeguarding training, with appropriate DBS checks undertaken where their role requires them.
Some activities take place in confidential community locations. We do not publish exact meeting details where this could affect the privacy or safety of participants. Details are shared privately with confirmed participants, support workers or referring professionals where appropriate.
Our resources
We have produced practical guides and activity materials through our previous work. These cover creative activities, everyday wellbeing, healthy living and community participation.
We make these resources freely available through this website so that they can continue to be used and shared after an individual project has ended.