# Sussex Neighbourhood Watch Federation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1059756 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1059756)
- Website: https://www.sussexnwfed.org.uk
- Latest income: £493; spending £6,798
- What it funds: Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Older people, People with disabilities, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sussex-neighbourhood-watch-federation

To promote good citizenship and greater participation in the prevention and detection of crime and to alleviate public fear of crime and to promote effective liaison between the public and the responsible authorities within the Sussex Police force area.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £493 | £6,798 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £1,849 | £6,541 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £26k | £50 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £172 | £3,116 | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £41 | £604 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> [1] to promote good citizenship and greater public awareness through Neighbourhood Watch groups, increase public participation in the prevention and detection of crime, reduce the fear of crime, improve police/community liaison and increase community safety, primarily in Sussex, in partnership with recognised authorities and other relevant organisations.

## What it funds

Sussex Neighbourhood Watch Federation is registered under general charitable purposes for older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Sussex Neighbourhood Watch Federation reported income of £493 and spending of £6,798. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £17.1k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton and Hove.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Sussex Neighbourhood Watch Federation in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (sussexnwfed.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Sussex Neighbourhood Watch Federation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Sussex Neighbourhood Watch Federation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Sussex Neighbourhood Watch Federation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton and Hove.

### Does Sussex Neighbourhood Watch Federation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Sussex Neighbourhood Watch Federation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Sussex Neighbourhood Watch Federation give each year?

The register does not break out Sussex Neighbourhood Watch Federation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £6,798. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,422 a year.

### How large is Sussex Neighbourhood Watch Federation?

In its latest reported year Sussex Neighbourhood Watch Federation reported income of £493 and spending of £6,798.


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