Tackling hardship across Horsham District

Local, practical help for people across Horsham District facing hunger, hardship and money worries – with support that goes beyond crisis.

Here when life feels heavy

If you are staring at empty cupboards, worried about school holidays or lying awake thinking about bills, you are not alone and you are not a failure. Life gets heavy, and Horsham Matters is here for those moments.

When you come to us, you are met with a smile, not judgment. We start with what you need right now, like emergency food from our foodbank or Hub on the Move, and then gently look at the bigger picture together. We can sit down over a cuppa, help you work through your budget, check benefits and connect you with other support so things start to feel more manageable again.

Help and hope across Horsham District

Horsham Matters is a local charity providing joined-up support when life feels overwhelming. Through Horsham District Foodbank, we offer emergency food support across multiple weekly sessions and via our Hub on the Move mobile foodbank.

Our outreach and support team take time to understand each person’s situation, offering budgeting guidance, benefits checks and advocacy to tackle the root causes of hardship. Our Connecting Cafés provide safe, friendly spaces to talk, connect and find hope. To sustain this work, we run a thriving charity shop and online store selling pre-loved furniture, vinyl, puzzles, books and jewellery, turning donated items into vital funds and affordable options for local households.