Our Vision: Whitehawk and surrounding neighbourhoods are healthy, inclusive and thriving. Whitehawk's Hills becomes a vibrant, inclusive heritage and nature site, cared for and celebrated by its local community.
Reconnecting People with Ancient Heritage and Nature
To reconnect people with Whitehawk's ancient heritage and natural landscape through inclusive, community-led interpretation, activity and stewardship—building a legacy of pride, skills and sustainable local care.
A strengths-based approach placing local people at the heart of the project as co-creators, researchers, volunteers, and decision-makers.
We will remove barriers to participation through tailored engagement, accessible communication, and inclusive activities that reconnect underrepresented communities with their natural and historic heritage.
Local groups will co-produce a new narrative to replace the dominating negative reputation, reframing Whitehawk as a source of pride and a bio-cultural destination.
Information, training, and volunteering will build local skills in conservation, communication, and storytelling, leaving a blueprint for inclusive, community-led heritage stewardship.
We focus on communities in Whitehawk and surrounding areas who experience poverty and exclusion, ensuring equitable access to their natural and historic heritage.
Inclusion Focus
People in the top 10-20% IMD who face poverty and exclusion.
Families & Low Income
Families on low income (e.g., Hawks Children and Families Group, Whitehawk Family Hub).
Health & Wellbeing
People experiencing poor health and older people (65+) (e.g., BN2 5Health Hub, Hawks 50+ group).
Accessibility & Disability
People with learning disabilities and disabled people (e.g., Speak Out East).