Support with learning English
Learning to speak English is important for people to navigate their daily life, for example to be able to help their children with their education, get a job etc.
National
BBC English learning modules
Support with pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and more.
Visit WebsiteBrighton and Hove
Migrant English Project
Provides free English classes and a free lunch.
mepbrighton12@gmail.com
St Mary’s Church
Kemptown Talks: free English classes on Wednesday and Friday mornings, 10am-12pm.
Visit WebsiteVoices in Exile
Provides free English lessons on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am-1pm.
Telephone: 07526 072347
hayat.shehab@voicesinexile.org
East Sussex
Sussex Community Development Association
Provides free English classes on Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm, at Denton Island Community Centre and Thursdays, 11:30am-1pm at the Meridian Centre, Peacehaven.
Visit WebsiteEast Sussex Libraries
Provides free English drop-in classes via the self-referral form on the website.
Visit WebsiteWest Sussex
Citizens Advice Language Café Mid Sussex
Free English classes in Burgess Hill, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath.
Visit WebsiteCitizens Advice Language Café Mid Sussex in Broadfield Community Centre
Free English classes in Crawley.
Telephone 01273 944 460
community.engagement@westsussexcab.org.uk
West Sussex County Council
Free English classes across West Sussex at various locations.
Telephone 0330 222 4400.
Adult.Learning@westsussex.gov.uk
Support to reduce social isolation
There are many parent and baby groups, library groups and other opportunities for connection available across Sussex. These are just a few…
Sussex-wide
Sussex Interpreting Service
A telephone befriending service offered in the service user’s primary language. Calls take place weekly to provide social connection.
Visit WebsiteBrighton and Hove
Brighton Women’s Centre
Online and face-to-face support groups to engage and connect with other women, develop a sense of belonging within their community and develop new skills.
Visit WebsiteHangleton and Knoll Project
Provides community events such as Bollywood dance class, exercise classes and others.
Visit WebsiteNetwork of International Women
Provide a wide range of activities including:
• Sewing, arts and crafts
• Outdoor activities
• Food of the world events
• Healthy living support.
Muslim Women's Peer Group
Different activities to promote connection for Muslim women, including mother and toddler groups.
Telephone: 01273 554501
East Sussex
The Refugee Buddy Project and Dove Café, Hastings
Migrant-led community projects (e.g. buddying) and café offering an inclusive, welcoming environment for social connections.
Visit WebsiteHastings Voluntary Action
Provides a variety of opportunities to socialise including: • Community nature connections • Arts and crafts events.
Visit WebsiteMuma Nurture, Eastbourne
Free parent and baby group (from 0-5 years old) on Friday mornings, 9:30-11am.
Visit WebsiteSanctuary, Eastbourne
Friday gathering at All Souls Church, Eastbourne. Provides volunteer translators, refreshments, a social space to connect with others and a womens’ support group. Throughout the week there are also “walk and talk” sessions and sport activities.
Visit WebsiteWest Sussex
Creative Heart Community Café, Littlehampton
A safe and inclusive space that tackles loneliness, inspires creativity and improves
emotional, physical and mental wellbeing. They have a regular café as well as
sessions for people looking for
friendships, toddler groups, arts clubs and lots more.
Café is open Tues - Fri 9.30am - 4pm and Saturdays 9.30 - 1pm.
Freeshop Crawley
• Free fortnightly coffee morning, Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30am.
• Clangers Wellbeing sessions providing simple activities to keep the family happy and healthy.
• STILL method sessions to manage anxiety, improve self-esteem and gain resilience.
Telephone: 07861 907133
info@freeshopcrawley.com