The funding will be used to cover core costs of the organisation which supports Afrodescendant and other displaced communities in Hastings and rural Rother as they respond to the COVID 19 crisis. The grant will enable the development of a sustainable business strategy the creation of income generating projects and build on current capacity. The funding will also provide necessary training and help employ key staff members to provide a focused advocacy and sign-posting for service users as they emerge from lock down.