Our team

Jacqui Skilton is our CEO, and she is responsible for all ESRA activities in Hastings and Eastbourne.

Clients, volunteers and staff together provide a consistent and supportive service at ESRA.

Our trustees oversee all aspects of the charity.

The Grub Hub in Hastings

Hub Manager: Alison Bissett

Reception and Admin: Ally Withey

Cafe Assistant: Mark O'Sullivan

Support Worker: Blue Poulter

ABCD Worker: Kanna Ingleson

Café North in Eastbourne

Interim Hub Superviser: Dave Toler

Hub Manager: Karlie Allaway

Daily team updates and briefings are continuing during lockdown.

Our Trustees

Chair: Anton Gayton

Treasurer: Danielle Mitchell

Gareth Trevitt

Our trustees continue to meet weekly during lockdown.

We are looking for trustees to support ESRA beyond the challenges of lockdown. Trustees help determine strategy and they are responsible for making sure that ESRA does what it was set up to do. Interested? Please contact ESRA CEO Jacqui Skilton on 01424 435318.

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The Hastings Hub is open!

ESRA in Hastings is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Cafe North will open at a later date. Each hub will have a morning session and an afternoon session.. First come, first served.
Receptionist

Receptionist at Hastings, 30 hours a week. Salary: £14,602 (this salary is under review). Closing date: 5th August at 5pm.
Help ESRA while you shop

Help ESRA while you do your on;one shopping.
Staying connected

We will continue calling clients to say hello, check in. and help where we can. You can of course call us on 01424 435318 during the week between 9:30am and 3:30pm.

The Hastings Hub is open!

ESRA in Hastings is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Cafe North will open at a later date. Each hub will have a morning session and an afternoon session.. First come, first served.
Staying connected

We will continue calling clients to say hello, check in. and help where we can. You can of course call us on 01424 435318 during the week between 9:30am and 3:30pm.
Staying well

UPDATED: 27 APRIL 2020. This page provides information, answers and advice for you to consider to stay well and happy during the lockdown. Photo by Jason Carter.
ESRA responds to Covid-19

ESRA ABCD Worker Kanna Ingleson explains how the recovery community is staying on track during the lock-down.
Available services

UPDATED 27 April 2020: Here you will find available support resources in East Sussex.
Recovery resources

UPDATED 04 AUGUST 2020. Resources to assist people in recovery during the Covid-19 lockdown. Includes virtual fellowship meetings.
MP Visits ESRA

MP for Hastings and Rye, Sally-Ann Hart (pictured far right) recently met with ESRA trustees, staff and peers at our Hastings Hub.
What we do

At ESRA we run recovery cafes, along with groups, social activities, drop-ins with other organisations and specialist veteran support.