Registered charity 1149634
Connecting education and business across East Sussex
We work with schools, colleges, employers and partners to bridge the gap between education and the workplace, helping young people develop the skills, experiences and confidence needed for future success.
- 10events across the school year, from Reception to Year 13
- 26thyear of Eastbourne Youth Radio on 87.7 FM
- 700programmes in the listen again archive
- 1995the first Eastbourne In Bloom schools final
Events programme 2026/27
Ten events across the school year, from Reception to Year 13. Schools are welcome to register interest in any of them.
Junior Engineers Challenge
28Sep2026
Year 2 pupils
Year 6 Construction Experience
20Oct2026
Four schools, three pupils each
Eastbourne Youth Radio
18–20Nov2026
Years R to 13
Pantomime Challenge 2026
27Nov2026
Teams of four, at Eastbourne Theatres
Junior Enterprise Challenge 2026/7
18Jan2027
Year 4
Young Engineers Challenge 2027
25Jan2027
Years 6 and 7
Get involved
Register your school
Tell us which events you would like your pupils to take part in this year and we will send you the details and the school packs.
Get in touchEmployers and funders
Support our work
Sponsorship, volunteering and donations keep every one of these events free, or close to free, for Eastbourne schools.
Support our workOur two largest projects
Eastbourne Youth Radio
18–20Nov2026
Students aged 5 to 19 present programmes on 87.7 FM, broadcast live from East Sussex College. Now in its 26th year, with 700 recordings to listen back to.
The BIG Futures Show
27Apr2027
Our employability and skills event for students aged 14 and over, parents, carers and the wider community. The Show has its own website for exhibitor and school bookings.
Schools we work with
Our events are built with primary and secondary schools right across Eastbourne and the surrounding villages.
With thanks to our supporters
Everything we do depends on the support of businesses and organisations across East Sussex.
