Sussex Emmaus invites the local community to celebrate the festive season at its Christmas Fair

Homelessness charity Sussex Emmaus has announced the return of its much-loved Christmas Fair, taking place on Saturday 28 November, from 10am to 4pm, at the charity’s site in Brighton.

The festive fundraiser promises a day of Christmas cheer, featuring live music, food, and plenty of shopping opportunities, to support people on their journey out of homelessness.

Sussex Emmaus is a charity that empowers people to overcome homelessness for good, providing people with a stable home and life-changing, tailored support.

As part of a nationwide movement of Emmaus charities, it equips people with valuable skills, training and work experience, helping them move forward with confidence and achieve their personal goals.

Visitors to the Fair can look forward to a wide range of attractions, including seasonal food and drinks, a children’s Christmas trail, Christmas outfits, toys, games, and locally grown Christmas trees. The event will also feature festive music from Sussex Emmaus’ resident DJ, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for shoppers throughout the day.

Rachida Zitouni, Business Manager at Sussex Emmaus, said, “Our Christmas Fair is one of the highlights of the year at Sussex Emmaus, bringing together our companions, volunteers, supporters and the wider local community to celebrate the festive season. It’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy everything that makes Christmas special while supporting a cause that makes a real difference. Every penny raised helps us provide a stable home, tailored support and opportunities for people on their journey out of homelessness. We look forward to welcoming visitors to enjoy the festivities, pick up some Christmas bargains and support our work.”

Sussex Emmaus’ Christmas Fair takes place on Saturday 28 November, 10am-4pm, at Drove Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2PA.

For more information about Sussex Emmaus, visit https://emmaus.org.uk/sussex/