At thebestof Eastbourne, we believe in supporting local charities by offering valuable promotional opportunities to help raise awareness, increase engagement, and build credibility within the community. Whether you're looking to promote an event, share updates, or enhance your reputation, our charity support packages provide a range of free and affordable options tailored to your needs.

What’s Included in Free Charity Support?

Our support package helps local charities gain exposure and connect with the Eastbourne community. This includes valuable resources such as training and networking opportunities to further enhance your impact. Your charity can benefit from:

• A dedicated listing in the Local Guide, serving as a mini-website for your organisation.

• Self-publishing access to our blog, allowing charities to share news, updates, and success stories with our audience.

• Unlimited event promotion, ensuring your fundraising activities, awareness campaigns, and community events receive the visibility they deserve.

• Social media promotion, including eligibility for our "Charity of the Day" feature, which highlights selected charities across our platforms. Follow #CharityOfTheDay on Facebook.

• Free access to Academy Workshops, providing valuable training and insights to help your charity thrive.

• Networking opportunities, connecting you with local businesses and community leaders to support your cause.

We encourage charities to stay active by regularly updating their content, as engagement helps maximise visibility and reach.

Need More Support?

If your charity is looking for more support, we offer affordable solutions to help strengthen your reputation and increase engagement. These options provide additional visibility, supporter engagement tools, and ongoing promotional support to maximise your reach.

Most Loved Charity Recognition – Charity of the Year 2026

Starting in 2025, charities can upgrade to our affordable paid support to use thebestof Eastbourne reviews tools to collect and display reviews. To celebrate this, we’re including a new award for Most Loved Charity. The charity with the most reviews by year-end will be named our Charity of the Year for 2026, earning a Top Spot in the Business Guide, appearing above all others. They will also be included in the featured homepage placement alongside our business members, maximising visibility and reinforcing their impact. Get in touch to learn more about how we can further support your charity and help secure the recognition and funding you deserve.

We are proud to support Eastbourne’s incredible charities and look forward to helping you share your mission with a wider audience. If you’d like to get involved or explore our promotional options, contact thebestof Eastbourne today!

Adding an Event

Adding an event to thebestof Eastbourne's Community Hub is an effective way to promote your activities and reach a broader, engaged audience. Follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the "Add Event" page on our website.
2. Fill in the form with your event details, including the date, time, location, and a compelling description.
3. Select the Charity category, and where possible, we will link it to additional categories for you!
4. Submit the form.

Your event will be visible to thousands of locals who regularly visit thebestof Eastbourne. To ensure your event gains the attention it deserves, check out our training videos:

• How to add an event.
• How to edit an event.
• How to cancel an event.

Adding a Blog

Blogs are a fantastic way to share news, success stories, or press releases, helping you raise awareness about your charity’s work and engage the local community. Here’s how to add your blog:

1. Log into your profile and visit the "Add Blog" page.
2. Complete the form with an engaging title, your blog content, and any relevant images or videos.
3. Assign the correct categories and tags to target the right audience.
4. Submit the form.

Once published, your blog will appear on thebestof Eastbourne's website and be promoted across our social media platforms for even greater visibility. Don’t forget to check out our training videos:

• How to set up your profile
• How to add a blog article.
• How to edit a blog article.