
Reflections on my first 100 days as Chief Finance Officer
Michael Barford, Southdown’s Chief Finance Officer, shares his insights, experiences, and reflections after 100 days in the role.

Helen Tuddenham, Vice Chair of our Board, reflects on her Southdown journey
“I am very proud to be a board member of Southdown and feel privileged to help such a fantastic organisation achieve its purpose.“ My Southdown journey started when I left a full-time job with a large consulting firm in London to start my own executive coaching company. I didn’t time it very well – I […]

Southdown Joins Call to Brighton & Hove Council Leaders: Save Social Care
Following last month’s demonstration in Chichester, social care providers, service users, and supporters gathered outside Hove Town Hall yesterday to urge Brighton & Hove City Council to make urgent investment in social care. The event saw a strong turnout, with members of the public showing their support for fair funding and highlighting the essential role […]

Let’s Talk Mental Health: Southdown marks Time to Talk Day 2025
Today, Southdown celebrates Time To Talk Day, an event run by MIND and Rethink Mental Illness every year to encourage the nation to talk about mental health. First launched in 2014, this campaign is dear to our heart because it works to end mental health stigma and discrimination. With one in four people experiencing a […]

Southdown Support Worker and Client shine in national ‘Made with Care’ campaign
We are incredibly proud to share that Nick, a Support Worker from our Sackville Gardens learning disability service in Brighton, alongside Kevin, a client of the service, are featured in the government’s national Made with Care (adult social care) recruitment campaign. Running throughout February, this high-profile initiative is backed by an extensive promotional push, including […]