LRSG aims to promote the welfare of refugees and people seeking asylum in the Lewes District by raising awareness, responding to local issues and providing support to individuals and families who are settling in the District as a result of government resettlement programmes or the Homes for Ukraine scheme. We hold a range of events, information stalls and open meetings to counter some of the misinformation about refugees. Educational outreach work in local schools is an important part of what we do. We are part of a broad-based alliance of organisations opposed to the criminalisation of asylum seekers and campaign under that umbrella.

LRSG also runs a prison visiting project to support foreign national prisoners detained at HMP Lewes.

Newhaven Stand Up To Racism is part of a national organisation campaigning against racism and promoting equality. They work with the local community in Newhaven and surrounding towns to oppose racist far-right groups and create safe, connected communities where all can thrive.

Everybody's Seaford is an informal community movement held together by the shared belief that everybody is welcome in Seaford, no matter their ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexuality, disability or any other difference. Communicating primarily through a WhatsApp community, it exists to support community members to work together to find ways for everyone to feel safe and welcome in Seaford. Everybody's Seaford aims to create spaces to encourage understanding and find peaceful and constructive solutions. Symbolised by an umbrella, under which all are welcome, it seeks to showcase non-confrontational alternatives to scapegoating and hate, through positive local actions that are persuasive to others. Everybody's Seaford is informally supported by Seaford Environmental Alliance. To learn more or get involved, look out for event posters online or around town, or you can email hello@seafuture.org, with the words “Everybody's Seaford” included in the subject line. 

Lewes Labour BAME Branch formed in 2020 and works to ensure that the voices, experiences and perspectives of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic members and communities are represented within the party and its wider activities. We advocate for equality and challenge racism and all forms of discrimination. We aim to influence policy and decision-making.

Through community engagement, events and campaigning, the branch promotes anti-racism and social justice while strengthening links between members, trade unions and community organisations. We work in solidarity with Lewes District Anti-racism Alliance, Lewes Refugee Support Group and anti-racist and socialist groups.

We Are the Tree is a diaspora led organisation providing culturally responsive support for refugees and migrants. They work within these communities to develop leadership skills;  carry out research, consultancy and advocacy and offer training to service providers.

Culture Connect Project CIC is a Newhaven-based organisation dedicated to bringing people together through vibrant cultural events and creative workshops across East Sussex. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusion by offering enriching experiences in music, dance, art, and more. Through our activities, we aim to inspire learning, encourage cultural exchange, and strengthen community connections in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Lewes for Palestine is a grassroots community group that stands for Palestinian freedom, justice and equality.

We stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people and oppose racism, including antisemitism and Islamophobia, as well as oppression, apartheid, military occupation and colonisation. We believe that Israel’s ongoing violations of international law and the denial of Palestinian rights must not go unchallenged.

Through campaigning, education, fundraising and collective action, we work to raise awareness, build solidarity and support efforts to secure freedom, justice and self-determination for the Palestinian people.

Join us in standing for human rights, accountability and a just peace.

Contact: info@lewesforpalestine.co.uk

Instagram: @lewes4palestine

Diversity Lewes, founded in 2010, works to challenge discrimination and build a more inclusive, connected community through understanding, respect, and celebration of difference. We raise awareness of barriers linked to class, faith, race, age, sexuality, disability, and social isolation, promoting empathy and opportunity in their place. We believe diversity is a strength that enriches everyone’s lives. Through intergenerational events featuring global food, music, performances, and cultural activities, we create spaces for connection, learning, and shared celebration. Education is central to our work: we partner with schools and colleges to deliver assemblies, workshops, and talks exploring inclusion, identity, fairness, and the harms of discrimination. We also highlight the diverse cultural influences shaping modern Britain, including the contributions of refugees and diaspora communities. Through community events and education, Diversity Lewes nurtures compassion, challenges prejudice, and inspires positive change, working towards a future where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered.

https://www.facebook.com/diversitylewesorguk

https://www.instagram.com/diversity_lewes/