The latest from Southdown

9 February 2026

Building apprenticeship pathways at Southdown

To kick off National Apprenticeship Week, we’re delighted to introduce Anna Burgess, our new Apprenticeships and Qualifications Lead.

6 February 2026

Southdown celebrates 25 years of Investors in People gold status

Southdown has reached a remarkable milestone, achieving 25 consecutive years of Investors in People (IiP) accreditation whilst also retaining our Gold status.

9 January 2026

Brighton & Hove Recovery College Spring term enrolment now open

Enrolment is now open for the Brighton & Hove Recovery College Spring Term 2026, following a successful open day this week that welcomed people from across our communities to explore....

Launch of My life - a person-centred planning tool for our learning disability services

16 December 2025

Putting people at the centre of ‘My Life’

My Life is our person-centred planning tool, created each year with the person we support in our learning disability services so it truly reflects who they are, what matters to....

A collage of festive elements which were on display at our Christmas Fayre

8 December 2025

“Our hearts are full”: A Christmas fayre filled with fun and community spirit

This weekend, one of our Learning Disability services in West Sussex opened its doors for a truly special Christmas fayre.

Southdown colleagues with CMLD team who came to collect laptops from Bell Lane office

8 December 2025

Southdown donates laptops to students in Malawi

In November, Southdown donated 60 Chromebooks to Cape Maclear Learning and Development (CMLD) , a charity based in Malawi that supports students into secondary and university education.

A collage of attendees, dressed in festive costumes, at Southdown's annual Christmas carol concert 2025.

4 December 2025

A tradition of joy: Highlights from our annual Christmas carol concert

At Southdown, we believe that connection helps people thrive in their communities. And our annual Christmas Carol Concert is one of the most joyful expressions of that belief.

A maintenance worker carrying out repairs in a residential building hallway, representing efforts to improve housing conditions under Awaab’s Law.

27 October 2025

Awaab’s Law: Our commitment to safe homes

Awaab's Law comes into force today, 27 October 2025, marking a significant turning point in tenant protection.

24 October 2025

Tenants’ Annual Report 2024-25

Every year we produce an annual report for our tenants highlighting how we have performed in our role as a landlord. Take a look at our latest report here.

20 October 2025

Standing together against racism

At Southdown, we are proud to lead the UOK Brighton & Hove and East Sussex partnership, a network of local organisations working together to promote good mental health and wellbeing.

2 October 2025

UOK Brighton & Hove commences services under new contract with expanded partnership

Building on six successful years, Southdown is leading the next chapter of UOK Brighton & Hove, which has now commenced services under a new contract with an expanded partnership of....