Reaching More People, Changing More Lives: Horsham Matters Secures County Council Funding

Posted on: 28 October 2026

Asking for help is rarely easy. Many people wait until the bills have piled up, the cupboards are bare or the worry has become too much, and by then the situation feels far harder to untangle than it needed to be.

That’s why we’re so pleased to share some big news. Horsham Matters has secured new funding from West Sussex County Council (WSCC), which will allow us to take our support out into the community and reach people earlier, before difficulties become a crisis. Over the six months of funding, we will increase our reach and our Outreach and Support services by 15%, so more people across the Horsham District can access friendly, practical help when they first need it.

What the funding makes possible

Every week, we support local people through the use of 15 weekly foodbank sessions, our Outreach and Support service’s and two Connecting Cafés. This funding means more people can access confidential, practical support on: benefits and income, budgeting support, debt referral’s, housing, one-to-one tailored support and signposting to other community support.

Introducing Support on the Go

Support on the Go, a new service the funding has allowed, enables our Community Support Advisors to visit local community groups, coffee mornings and local events to offer guidance, information and practical support in familiar settings where people feel more comfortable asking for help. This allows us to reach more individuals and families, helping them access the support they need before their difficulties escalate into crisis.

Alongside it, Support on the Move, our existing mobile outreach service. Which continues to take support into towns and villages across the District. You can drop in or book a one-to-one appointment with one of our Community Support Advisors.

Support on the Go

Support on the Move

What our CEO says

Kelvin Glen, CEO of Horsham Matters, said: “This funding from West Sussex County Council enables Horsham Matters to reach more people, earlier. By taking our services into communities across the district, we can provide preventative support before problems escalate into crisis, helping residents build resilience, maintain independence, and access the support they need to move forward with confidence.”

A visit from our local MP

We were pleased to welcome John Milne, Local MP, who visited our new vehicle in person. Thank you, John, for your support.

He said: “This is fantastic news for the Horsham District. Horsham Matters does vital work helping local residents access the support they need, particularly with the ongoing cost of living pressures facing many households. This funding will allow the team to reach even more people with support and advice. I would encourage anyone who is struggling or worried about their finances to get in touch to find out what help is available. Thank you to the Horsham Matters team for all the work they do to support our community.”

Thank you, West Sussex County Council

We are sincerely grateful to West Sussex County Council. This funding is the result of a valued partnership, and we appreciate the confidence they have placed in our work. Together, we will work towards a District where everyone has access to the support they need.

Get in touch

If you would like support, you can reach us by:

You might not need this support yourself, but you may know someone who does. Please share these details with friends, family, neighbours or colleagues.

You can find out where the Support on the Go and Support on the Move team will be next on our Community Support and Advice page.