The Sussex Arts Academy connects young people aged 5-25 to arts and cultural education programs in the community. It supports professional artists to offer enrichment programs and promotes them to schools and colleges. It also supports inclusion by paying bursaries and sponsoring activities for disadvantaged and disabled youth. The charity runs projects like community theatre, creative writing workshops, dance programs for special needs students, and works with venues like community centers. It is a not-for-profit run by volunteers to directly benefit young people.