West Sussex Mind benefits from donated renovation work thanks to Southern Housing and HG Construction grant!

Vikki Turpin, manager of the Adur support hub, said: “We want our building to feel welcoming and safe, as it can feel like a big step asking for help

Mental health charity, West Sussex Mind, has received a donation of ‘work in kind’ from Southern Housing and HG Construction, transforming Corner House, its support hub in Southwick for people experiencing mental health difficulties.

The work was carried out by HG Construction at the end of 2025 to renovate and redecorate areas used for one-to-one support appointments and social activities for the charity’s service users.

The site is a converted old house, dating back to the late 19th century, and is used to deliver front-line mental health services. However, some of the areas needed renovation to create a more welcoming environment for service users and to free up more space for social activities, such as art, creative writing and get togethers, which the charity runs for people it supports. 

In 2024-25, the Adur support hub: 

·    Supported 346 service users with their mental health

·    Held 66 social activities

·    Hosted 59 mental health workshops and support groups with a total of 258 attendances.

Southern Housing and HG Construction worked closely with Vikki Turpin, manager of the Adur support hub, and Mark Palmer-Wilson, West Sussex Mind’s facilities manager, to scope out the work and complete the renovation with minimal disruption to employees and service users.

The team went above and beyond, renovating and reflooring the art room and one-to-one appointment rooms, as well as the social activities room, hallways and stairs, and downstairs lounge and toilet. 

The renovation has been positively received among staff and service users – with one service user commenting: “I love the redecoration in the social activities room and I find the green [colour] really calming.” 

"We are grateful to Southern Housing and HG Construction for their ‘work in kind’ donation, which has transformed our support hub and people’s experience here. It's been great to give a much-needed refresh to the building that will benefit the community’s mental health and wellbeing for years to come."

Sophie Lowe, social value lead at Southern Housing, said: “We are delighted to be able to support West Sussex Mind and the amazing work they do in Adur and beyond supporting so many people in the local community.

“The Corner House is an important community venue and the renovation work completed by HG Construction has transformed the spaces. It’s been a pleasure to be able to support this project.”