Hollingdean Development Trust
Hollingdean Development Trust is a local based charity in Hollingdean and was established in 2003 as an organisation and gained charitable status (1102541) in 2004 so this year marked our 20th anniversary! The trust supports local groups and organisations to deliver projects and sessions in the Hollingdean neighbourhood as well as the local community centre.
The trustees are all volunteers and are mainly local residents, but not being a Hollingdean resident does not excluded you being able to become a trustee and support the wide range of wonderful projects and events in Hollingdean!
Centre Manager
Shirley Connor – 2007
Shirley moved to the area in 1995 and first entered the centre coming to a Parent & Toddler group with her son. She started volunteering and progressed to centre manager. Shirley is a known face for those who need support and advice in the area.
Face to face is great or you can get in touch on 01273 236 160 and speak to Shirley or email here.
Community Engagement Worker, Trust for Developing Communities (TDC)
Linda James – January 2026
Hollingdean Development Trust is lucky to benefit with a working partnership with Trust for Developing Communities (TDC).
Contact Linda if you have a idea for a community project, group or signposting support. lindajames@trustdevcom.org.uk or 07886 207 012
Anke Thurm, Community Development Manager, Trust for Developing Communities
ankethurm@trustdevcom.org.uk or 07449 464 695
Our Trustees
Christine Simpson, Chair – Appointed 2025, Trustee since 26 June 2003
Olivia Canham, Trustee – Appointed 26 January 2017
Catherine Guerrier, Trustee – Appointed 27 June 2018
Julia Murray Logue, Trustee – Appointed 1 April 2025
Karen Tilley, Trustee – Appointed 12 February 2026
Hollingdean Development Trust are a group of volunteers who manage the Hollingdean Community Centre, they also support a number of groups develop various projects to improve life and wellbeing in the BN1 7 area.
Become a trustee
There is currently space to become a trustee and become part of supporting your local neighbourhood. No previous experience is necessary, just a desire to support and have a say in local projects. The requirement of being a trustee involves attending meetings at the community centre on a bi-monthly basis were nibbles, a cuppa and a warm welcome awaits!
If this sounds like something that you would be interested in and you would like to have a bigger say in every day things going on, on your doorstep then please get in touch.
We would love to see you soon!
If you would like to donate to help fund the community centre please contact us here.
Policies and procedures are available on request.
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