Welcome to FSN

Our mission


FSN aims to provide effective and professional caring action without discrimination and favour for children and young people suffering the effects of poverty, disadvantage, neglect and abuse. Trustees and staff together agree that the following values must underpin our work:

TO ALLEVIATE

Poverty
Disadvantage
Discrimination
Social exclusion

TO PROMOTE

Equality
Needs led services
Participation

TO BELIEVE IN

Community
Social justice
Preventative action

Our VISion


“Creating space where children, young people and families are inspired and supported to flourish”
 
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Get Involved


Find ways to get involved with FSN.
Counselling Plus Community is moving to the St Nicholas Centre

From 1st September 2026, Counselling Plus Community (CPC) will be located at our St Nicholas Centre in St Leonards. CPC provides effective and professional therapy to adults and young people (16+) in Hastings, Rother and the wider East Sussex area. Sharing space in St Leonards, will make it simpler and more convenient for children, young people, and adults to find the right support, all under one roof.

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VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers Week Celebration 2026. Our volunteers were invited to take part in a round of crazy golf in Hastings Old Town and eat Fish and Chips, to celebrate Volunteers Week 2026 and thank them for volunteering at FSN.

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VACANCIES

Vacancies within FSN, projects and nurseries

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SuccessES


We love to play outside. Also painting and playing in the play kitchen. The sessions have helped my child come out of their shell.

- PACT Parent Voice

FSN is proud to announce that the TA Hub@FSN has been shortlisted in the Supporting Families category for this years Children and Young People Awards. The project works with families living in temporary accommodation in Hastings and Eastbourne. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Thursday 28th November.
Children and Young People Now Awards 2024 - 2024 Shortlist (cypnowawards.com)

- Children and Young People Awards 2024, TA Hub@FSN

What an amazing nursery! All three of my children have attended this nursery and I cannot fault them. Each Individual staff member past and present have been amazing, the children are well looked after the staff are always happy to help. The children are always happy! Definitely recommend this nursery to all friends with little ones!

- Nursery parent 2023/2024

It has been wonderful to feel an asset to my community, especially when it is facing such hardship.

- Pantry volunteer

Over the 6 years I’ve been here my life really changed. Doing voluntary work I loved meeting people and making friends FSN is non-judgemental and caring.

- Volunteer survey 2023