As the financial year comes to an end I am starting to review what we have achieved together as the family of FSW. It is good you have all supported us so generously this year and we are very grateful for that.

I know already we have worked with more families than before, and the work we do supporting people facing mental health challenges, or children with special educational needs, makes a lasting impact on the families. The current news about welfare reforms does leave us concern because many of the families we support are those who need additional help. Time will tell, but what we must plan for is an increase in the demand for our practitioner services across the whole county. Elaine and her team will watch closely to the changes and ensure that we remain fully equipped to support families across Sussex.

On an internal matter, I have to tell you we are losing Nikki, our Director of Fundraising and Marketing. After seven years with us Nikki is moving on to work with a national charity supporting families. She has been a big part of the team that enabled FSW to grow over the last few years and will be really missed in the organisation. Her last working day is the 22nd of April.

With thanks as always for your continued support.
Martin and the FSW team