Case Study: Brighton Unemployed Centre Families Project

Brighton Unemployed Centre Families Project

In 2024 the Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust provided funding for BUCFP for their family support project and services. This provides frontline crisis help and ongoing support for better lives for families who are suffering severe poverty and isolation.

Immediate support includes emergency food parcels, hot meals, warm clothing, and small emergency grants for essentials such as utilities and school supplies. Each child is given a tooth brush and toothpaste, and fresh fruit to take home. Staff and volunteers work closely with each family to assess their needs and create tailored support plans, helping them access benefits, resolve housing issues, and improve digital and financial inclusion. A free playroom helps children make friends and gives parents some respite.

The work you do is a lifeline for many, many households.” (Caroline Lucas)

The charity supports over 1,800 adults and over 400 children a year with many staying on to volunteer and run workshops. Funding from EKCT helped provided two sessions of support a week for more than 180 people over a year, including 43 highly vulnerable families.