The Chagossian Fund

The Chagossian Fund. The Chagossian Fund at Sussex Community Foundation is a grants programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. This fund is particularly aimed at voluntary sector organisations, grassroots community groups and established local charities supporting Chagossian people living in Crawley and other parts of Sussex. Guidance on applying. The guidance on applying has been recently updated, so make sure to read it through before applying. Funding is given to support one or more of the following areas: Education Health Employment Social care Culture You can read the guidance in Mauritian Creole here. Read the guidance How to apply. Before you apply, speak to Lucy Rayner, our Grants Officer for the Chagossian Fund, who can offer advice and guidance on your application. Click here to email Lucy. Apply via the Chagossian Fund application form. Applications can be made at any time. Apply now Groups funded so far: You can find more information about other funded work for Chagossians living in your area below. Find out more Fund impact The Chagossian Community Fund at Sussex Community Foundation has now given out over £680,000 in grants to 17 organisations. Read the Chagossian Fund Impact Report for 2026 to find out more about some of the groups supported and the difference the fund has made. Read the 2026 Impact Report