East Brighton Trust Community Grants

Aims of Fund

To support community groups in East Brighton.

Who can apply

Not for profit organisations, such as community groups and charities in the areas listed below, for the benefit/well-being of residents living in those areas.

  • Bates Estate
  • Higher Bevendean
  • Manor Farm
  • Moulsecoomb
  • Saunders Park
  • Whitehawk

How much and what can you apply for

You can apply for £50 to £300 for any event or activity that will benefit East Brighton residents.

Only one grant per group/organisation can be awarded in any one financial year (1st April to 31st March). The event/project must take place within 12 months of receiving the grant.

Examples of grants awarded in 2010

  • Friends of Wild Park commissioned the 4 Seasons Art Group to make benches to sit on by the memorial at entrance to Wild Park.
  • Moulsecoomb Toddlers Group money paid for music and movement sessions and outings.
  • Community Association of Higher Bevendean and Moulsecoomb South  received money towards advertising and leaflets to attract more members plus a social event.
  • Metamorphosis Art Group paid for a learning experience trip to observe artworks.
  • PAGE set-up a cookery group for parents and children at Moulsecoomb Primary School.
  • Moulsecoomb Primary School as a contribution towards a Heritage and Environment Festival at the school.
  • Parents, Friends & Staff of Whitehawk Primary paid towards a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the school.
  • Concordia International  towards a volunteering weekend at the Green Centre.
  • Gladrags  paid for their community costumes and skills to be available at a number of workshops/celebrations/festivals in the East Brighton Trust area.
  • Viva Arts  received money to run children's art classes at Moulsecoomb Primary School.
  • East Brighton Community Football Club received cash to hold an Open Day to publicise the football club.
  • Sussex Army Cadet Forces money went towards helping them purchase a projector and screen to teach cadets.
  • Bangladeshi Women’s Group for hall hire and English lessons.
  • Bristol Estate Baby and Toddler Group for toys and group outings.

You can see a list of previous awards on the website.

How to apply

Contact East Brighton Trust or download an application form from their website.

Deadlines for application

30th January and 30th June each year.

Contact details

East Brighton Trust
Phone number: 01273 818999
Email: info@eastbrightontrust.org.uk
Website: www.eastbrightontrust.org.uk

Date & initials

MS 05/01/2012

Information services at the Resource Centre

Information sheets

Our information sheets are simply written and aim to cover the essentials of running a group and its activities

Favourite Funders

If you are looking for help with fundraising, you may find our Favourite Funders pages useful.

Beachcomber

Beachcomber is our online database of useful resources and services for groups in Sussex.  It contains contact details for people who can offer specialist help with running a group, as well as suppliers for practical resources and equipment.

Reference Library

We have a small reference library of books and information for community and voluntary groups.  Our full library catalogue is available online.  All groups are welcome to drop in and use the library, free of charge.

Front desk information service

If you have a question about running your group that is not answered here, you could try asking our front desk worker.  We will respond to your request within 7 days.  Contact us by phone (01273 606160), email, or by using our feedback form, or just drop in - we are here from 9am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday.

Additional support for some groups

We can offer more intensive support for certain groups.  See our Additional Support page to find out more.

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