A UNIQUE social enterprise has opened in Eastbourne.

Faraday House is based at the former site of the East Sussex Disability Association, 1 Faraday Close, Eastbourne.

It provides high quality, affordable and accessible business facilities to voluntary, community groups and business partners.

Created by the charity Age UK East Sussex, the centre consists of serviced offices to rent on a short or long term basis, hot desk spaces for hire by the day, conference and meeting rooms for hire by the hour, a lovely garden and fundraising resources for hire too.

Stephen Lloyd MP, who performed the opening, said: “It was a pleasure to open Faraday House Age UK East Sussex’s new investment in Eastbourne.

“A wonderful social enterprise developed for use by other organisations and charities across our town.

“Very impressive.”

Centrally located, it benefits from fantastic public transport links with train station and bus stops adjacent.

Convenient for the A27, there is a car park with free parking and additional free roadside parking.

Richard Scott-Clark, commercial and business development director, said: “We are delighted with the interest shown in Faraday House.

“Half of the office space has already been taken and we have several enquiries from charities and businesses who want to share this unique space.

“Our aim is to create a true social enterprise that will provide professional business facilities whilst generating funds to further our charitable work with local older people.”

For further information, to arrange a viewing or book meeting rooms, visit www.faradayhouse.org on line, call 01273 476704 or visit Faraday House.

Age UK East Sussex is an independent, locally-focused charity led by the needs and aspirations of those in later life.

It recognises that there are challenges for people as they age, and social isolation, poverty and age discrimination all impact on people’s quality of later life.

Its vision is that East Sussex is a great place to grow older.