CRASH Appeal: Opening Windows to a Brighter Seaview

Construction industry charity, CRASH, is appealing to the glazing industry to help supply, discount or fund windows needed for the refurbishment of The Seaview Project (TSP) in East Sussex.

In Hastings, where the shortage of supported housing has reached crisis levels, The Seaview Project is taking matters into its own hands. TSP, a cornerstone of community support since 1985, is embarking on a transformative new venture to provide temporary accommodation for people who have experienced homelessness.

The charity, which began following the closure of a psychiatric hospital in St Leonards on Sea, has spent nearly four decades supporting vulnerable and marginalised individuals across Hastings, St Leonards, and Rother. From its busy Wellbeing Centre, The Seaview Project offers everything from early morning outreach to housing advice and health support – reaching around 300 people every quarter.

Now, with the purchase of a property in Gresham Way, the organisation is preparing to turn vision into reality. The building, currently a five-bedroom home, will be remodelled and extended to include additional bedrooms and space for on-site staff, creating a safe and supportive environment where people can begin to rebuild their lives.

Planning permission has been granted, designs are in development, and work is due to start on site at the end of October. The project’s four-to-six-month construction timeline reflects both ambition and urgency: in Hastings, every bed counts.

As a proud supporter of The Seaview Project, CRASH is now appealing to industry partners to help supply, discount or fund the windows needed.

For companies able to assist with the supply or installation of windows, your contribution will make a tangible difference to this vital project.

To learn more, or offer your support, please contact projectsmanager@crash.org.uk. Together, the industry can help The Seaview Project open new windows to hope.

Or for more information about CRASH, visit: Creating Places That Care For People | CRASH