Governance

        FSN has a Board of Trustees, who, with the help of the Chief Executive, ensure that the vision, values and ethos of the organisation are maintained and embedded in the services offered. The Trustees have a range of experience and expertise which helps FSN to develop a strategy which will support local children, young people and families.
 
The Trustees are responsible for ensuring FSN’s financial sustainability and compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
 

FSN Board:

Cllr.  Judy Rogers – Chair
Richard Cuff - Vice-Chair
John French – Treasurer
Janet Wyatt
Mary Osman
Rev'd Martin Harper
Roger Elias
Geoff Longmire
Hayley Thomas
Nigel Lloyd
Danielle Sedgwick
 
FSN is also supported by a President and 3 Patrons:

Andrew Blackman - Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex

Mollie Green MBE - President

Baroness Fookes of Plymouth DBE, DL

The Right Reverend Dr Martin Warner MA PhD
 

FSN is grateful for the support, time and guidance of Trustees, the President and Patrons.

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Cllr. Judy Rogers

Chair

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Richard Cuff

Vice Chair

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John French

Treasurer

SuccessES


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

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

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

It's made a big difference. My confidence and self-esteem have improved. I've made lots of friends - especially with other volunteers. (Taken from the 2022 volunteer survey)

- FSN Volunteer