Practicalities of running an event
This section includes practical information and useful contacts to help you get the logistics of your event right.
The Links tab gives contact details for useful local organisations who can help with the practical things you need for your event, like a venue, water and electricity supplies, tickets and first aid cover.
The Resource Centre has lots of equipment available to hire that you may find useful for your event. Whether it’s a meeting, summer fête or social evening, we may have something you need available at low cost to community groups in Sussex. Click on the Equipment tab to find out more.
Covid-19 Risk Assessments
Guidelines for risk assessing your group’s activities or your community venue to prevent the spread of Covid-19
Event planning checklist
However big or small your event is going to be, planning it will follow the same general pattern – and you will want to avoid the same common pitfalls!
Facebook for community groups
Simple information and tips for small, volunteer-run community organisations
Health and safety for community groups
An introduction to health and safety for community groups run by volunteers.
Making your activities and events accessible
How to remove barriers and make sure disabled people can participate in your group’s events and activities.
Managing money at an event
Tips to help keep track of your group’s cash when you’re running an event or stall
Organising a public meeting
Holding a public meeting can be a really good way of building a campaign or getting more people involved in your group.
Running a crèche
Information for community groups about providing childcare at a one-off community event.
Taking card payments at community events
How to create a SumUp or PayPal Business account and take card payments
Taking photos at community events
A guide for community groups about how to respect people’s privacy when taking photos at your events
Notes:
The Events team have lots of useful information and advice on organising events, especially on public land in Brighton & Hove.