The East Sussex Children and Young People's Trust

The Children and Young People’s Trust (CYP Trust) is a group of organisations that work together to help children, young people, and families in our area.

These groups include:

  • East Sussex County Council
  • NHS
  • voluntary and community sector
  • district and borough councils
  • schools and colleges
  • independent housing providers
  • police and fire services
  • local businesses

The Trust is led by Children’s Services at East County Council. We know that each group is just one part of a bigger team.

By working together, we can:

  • use money and resources in the best way
  • help people who need it most

Decisions are made together in partnership groups, where we:

The way the CYP Trust is run has changed over time. It has responded to legislation and what local people need. Governance and monitoring of the progress of the Children and Young People’s Plan are connected to:

  • each key priority
  • its relevant governance approach