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Rainbow Fund for the Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Community

The Rainbow Fund aims to support community groups and voluntary organisations which address the needs of the LGBT community in Brighton & Hove, including smaller organisations that have problems raising funds from other sources. The fund will particularly welcome applications which demonstrate that either the project or the organisation is led by LGBT people.

The Rainbow Fund will raise funds from the LGBT Community throughout the year, so the value of each year’s grant fund will depend on the success of these fundraising events.

It is expected that most grants will be up to £5,000 but larger grants may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

The Rainbow Fund will also contribute to the maintenance of the Brighton & Hove AIDS Memorial.

Application forms available from www.sussexgiving.org.uk

Closing date for receipt of Applications by SCF 29th October 2010
(Sussex Community Foundation processes and assesses applications)


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Safety Net Courses Calendar

Date/Course

September 2010
Monday 13th September: FREE Community Group Child Protection Training
Wednesday 15th September: Teenage Protection Training
Tuesday 21st September: FREE Community Group Child Protection Training
Wednesday 29th September: Brief Solution Focused Therapy

October 2010
Wednesday 6th October: Protective Behaviours Day 1 of 2
Monday 11th October: Child Protection Training
Wednesday 13th October: Protective Behaviours Day 2 of 2
Wednesday 27th October: FREE Community Group Child Protection Training

November 2010
Monday 15th November: Engaging and Communicating with Challenging Parents and Carers
Tuesday 17th November: Designated Child Protection Officer Training

December 2010
Thursday 9th December: Working Effectively with Fathers

February 2011
Friday 4th February: Protective Behaviours Day 1 of 2
Wednesday 9th February: Child Protection Training
Friday 11th February: Protective Behaviours Day 2 of 2

Coming Soon…..
Substance Misuse and Its Effects on Children
The impact of domestic violence on children and young people

To book a place on any of the above courses please contact Ellie Talebian by email at ellie.talebian@safety-net.org.uk to request a booking form. Please note that these days are subject to change and failure to attend training could result in a £50.00 charge.

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The role of small groups in building a Big Society - 23rd September, Brighton

Are you part of a small community or voluntary group? Are you interested in learning more about the government's Big Society agenda? Do you have a view on your group's role in building a Big Society in Brighton and Hove?



The government has set out an ambitious agenda to build a Big Society based around social responsibility and community action. The CVSF, in partnership with the Urban Forum, will be facilitating a discussion on the role of small community and voluntary groups in building a Big Society in Brighton and Hove at the Jubilee Library in Brighton from 5.00 - 7.30 pm on Thursday 23rd September. This discussion will aim to identify what small community and voluntary groups want to achieve as part of the Big Society agenda and some ways forward in the changing political and economic climate.



If you are interested in learning more about the government's Big Society agenda and what it means for small community and voluntary groups in Brighton and Hove then please do come along and share your views of the Big Society and any experiences you may already have of putting the Big Society into action.



Bookings will be required as space is limited. To book please contact:

Libby Young, email: libby@cvsectorforum.org.uk or call: 01273 810237.


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Moulsecoomb Community Reporting Workshop

Are you interested in reporting on what's happening in your community?

Discover what community reporting is and can be, from an online photo album to a residents' association newsletter.

Come along to this one-off session in Moulsecoomb for an overview on *how to publish your work online* and a short workshop in *podcasting*.

Date: Tuesday 17th August
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: St George's Hall, Moulsecoomb
Refreshments TBC.

Please RSVP me and ask any questions you may have.

Kind Regards,

--
Esther Springett
Marketing Campaign Assistant
SCIP | IT Services for Charities and Communities scip.esther@gmail.com


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Hidden Histories fund for the South East

The Heritage Lottery Fund is keen to support projects focusing on stories that have been lost forgotten or untold, and as such, ‘Hidden Histories’ is a priority theme for the South East England team.

Hidden Histories’ themes could include:
• settlers in the south east
• forgotten heroes
• overcoming prejudice
• local traditions
• vanishing environments
• disappearing communities
• lost, forgotten, untold stories
• village secrets
• threatened species
• languages and dialects
• cultural traditions and customs

They are particularly encouraging applications for grants between £3,000 and £10,000.

In particular, we would like to receive applications from first-time applicants and community groups. We are therefore encouraging groups to apply for grants between £3,000 and £10,000, with the expectation that applications will contain less detail than is required for larger grants.

They will fund heritage projects which result in celebratory events, performances and exhibitions, but these should be the culmination of a project in which participants have had an opportunity to learn about and enjoy the heritage. A project which is only concerned with organising a one-off celebratory event, performance or exhibition is unlikely to meet their priorities.

Direct Line: 020 7591 6197
Email: southeastengland@hlf.org.uk
Website: www.hlf.org.uk

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August events from the Business Community Partnership

*** Making the Most of BCP's Employee Volunteering Programme

12th August 2010
12pm – 2pm (lunch included)
Brighton

For voluntary and community organisations and social enterprises that could benefit from a group of employee volunteers for half a day or more to undertake a specific task, hands on group activity or transformational project.

No Cost to Participants (the costs associated with running this workshop are supported by The Big Lottery)

For more info and booking - http://www.bhbcp.org.uk/events/document-111-21.php email bookings@bhbcp.org.uk 01273 770075


*** Get Involved: 'Why BCP? What's in it for Me?'

25th August 2010
4:00pm – 6:00pm (7:00pm - 8:00pm optional networking)
Brighton

For individuals from ALL SECTORS who would like to learn more about BCP's vision for engaging and inspiring community collaboration and the benefits of becoming a member. SIGN UP at this workshop for a full year and get the rest of 2010 included!

Non-Members: £15 (deducted from membership fee if you join)
Members: No Cost (the costs associated with running this workshop are supported by The Big Lottery)

For more info and booking - http://www.bhbcp.org.uk/events/document-114-21.php email bookings@bhbcp.org.uk 01273 770075


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May Gurney Fund: Up to £5000 for small groups

Sussex Community Foundation have announced that the 2nd year of funding from the MAY GURNEY FUND is open for applications.

Like last year the criteria are:

To support charities that help into work young people, the long term unemployed and the difficult to employ through activities focused on education, self help, health and well being and local environmental issues.

The fund will target smaller charities that demonstrate genuine local community engagement and will make small grants up to a maximum of £5000.

Deadline for applications is 31 August – decisions end October.

Contact Mary Carruthers if you want to discuss this or you have queries.
Phone: 01273 409440
Email:mary.carruthers@sussexgiving.org.uk
Website: www.sussexgiving.org.uk



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£1000 grants to help Brighton groups weather the economic storm

Is your group being hit by the recession?

You can apply now for up to £1,000 to help you weather the storm.

“More people need our service and we are struggling to cope with demand”
“We need more volunteers, but we don’t know how we will support them properly”
“Our funding has been cut and we need to generate some more income”
“We want to organise fundraising events but have no money to put on the first one”
“Can our website bring us some income?”
“We can help people survive the recession, but we don’t know how to reach everyone we could support”
“We need to reduce our staffing costs but want to keep our service running”

If this sounds familiar, read on...

Would £1,000 help?

‘Ready, Responding & Resilient Grants’ for the community and voluntary sector in Brighton & Hove are being managed by the ChangeUp consortium. The funding is being provided by Brighton & Hove City Council to help support the community and voluntary sector to manage the impacts of the recession.

Your group can apply for up to £1,000 to pay for support services to help you manage. The support will come from local organisations who understand your needs. You might want practical services like printing or to hire equipment. Or you might find one to one advice or training helpful.

The funding will be given on a ‘first come-first served’ basis to groups operating within Brighton & Hove.

To find out more and get an application form (only one side of A4), contact Emma Daniel, Project Manager on 01273 810230 or email emma@cvsectorforum.org.uk

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Grassroots Grants ending March 2011: last chance to apply!

Grassroots Grants runs out in March 2011. This means that all projects need to be completed by this time, i.e. if you apply for a project now, it can only run until the end of March 2011. We have been told that they have a reasonable amount of money left for Brighton & Hove so it's worth local groups applying now.

For details on who can and how to apply:
http://www.resourcecentre.org.uk/funders/general/grassroots_grants.asp

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Free Child Protection training for small groups

Safety Net are taking bookings from small community groups* and individuals working with children and young people for the following FREE Child Protection courses across the city. (Funded by the CYPT and PCT, in partnership with the Working Together Project)

*SMALL = WITH AT LEAST ONE UNPAID WORKER, AND AN ANNUAL INCOME OF LESS THAN 25K

Events at Safety Net
Mon 17th May, 18.30 - 20.00
Sat 17th July, 10 - 1pm
Weds 27th Oct, 10 – 1pm

OTHER VENUES
Weds 7th July – Holy Cross Church, Tamworth Road, Hove 12 - 3pm
Sat 17th July, Portslade Town Hall, Room 3, 10 -2pm,
Tues 20th July, The Bridge, Moulsecoomb, 12.30 - 4.30

Contact Ellie Talebian on 01273 696622 email ellie.talebian@safety-net.org.uk or contact Lynne Charmer (below)


Lynne Charmer
Community Training Co-Ordinator
Safety Net
Whitehawk Youth Centre
Whitehawk Road
Brighton BN2 5GD
Mobile 07760 751851 / Office 01273 692872 F. 01273 688560
lynne.charmer@safety-net.org.uk

Please note I am in the office one day a week



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