The latest from Southdown

Pathways Home team members in West Sussex supporting homelessness prevention services across the county.

16 October 2026

Southdown to deliver homelessness prevention services across all of West Sussex

Southdown has been awarded six contracts to deliver homelessness prevention services across West Sussex, expanding Pathways Home county-wide.

An image of a Southdown home with solar paners on its roof.

12 October 2026

Warmer, energy-efficient homes for Southdown tenants

Southdown has upgraded eight homes in Eastbourne with solar panels, batteries and heat pumps, improving energy efficiency and helping tenants stay warm.

World Mental Health Day graphic with the text “World Mental Health Day | 10 October”. Three people sit smiling towards the camera against a green and cream background, each wearing a clip-on microphone. The person on the left wears a UOK lanyard, and the person in the centre holds a UOK mug.

9 October 2026

Celebrating the power of lived experience this World Mental Health Day

For World Mental Health Day, peer workers Samson, Lauren and Tim share how their own mental health experiences help them support others, build connections and offer hope.

New members of Southdown's Board along with the Chief Executive Officer and Southdown clients face smilingly for a group photo.

17 September 2026

Board changes at Southdown

We’re pleased to share some changes to Southdown’s Board as we continue to deliver our five-year Business Strategy and build on our ambition to make a positive difference for more....

Portrait of Pauline Ford standing in a garden setting, wearing a black polka-dot blouse and Southdown name badge.

8 September 2026

Thank you, Pauline

As Pauline Ford steps down from her role as Chair of the Board, we take a moment to recognise and celebrate her outstanding contribution to our organisation.

Cover image of Southdown's impact report 2025-26 against light green background.

10 August 2026

Our Impact 2025–26: helping people feel safe, be well and live the life they choose

Southdown has launched its Impact Report 2025–26 , sharing the difference our housing, mental health and employment support and Learning Disability support has made in people’s lives across Sussex.

A group of clients and staff from one of Southdown's learning disability services pose in Toy Story theme costumes.

23 July 2026

Southdown Summer Fiesta celebrates the power of social connection

Hundreds of people came together last week as Southdown's annual Summer Fiesta was held at Plumpton Racecourse, celebrating the importance of community, friendship, and social connection.

Row of terraced houses on a quiet residential street.

20 July 2026

Vagrancy Act repeal marks a more compassionate approach to homelessness

The repeal of the Vagrancy Act is an important step towards recognising that people experiencing homelessness need understanding and support, not punishment.

Jonathan Senker, Southdown’s incoming Chair, smiles beside an outdoor railing, with trees and a building in the background.

14 July 2026

Southdown appoints new Chair of the Board to lead next phase of five-year strategy

Southdown has appointed Jonathan Senker as the new Chair of its Board, following a competitive recruitment process.

13 July 2026

Southdown launches redesigned UOK Wellbeing Service across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex

Southdown has launched their redesigned community mental health and wellbeing service across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex, making it easier for people to access support when they need it.

26 June 2026

Southdown recognised through Great Care Employer campaign

Southdown has been recognised through West Sussex County Council ’s Great Care Employer campaign , which celebrates adult social care providers that put staff first.