The GSK Impact awards recognise and reward charities that work to improve people’s health. The awards of funded by GlaxoSmtihKline, and managed in partnership with the King’s Fund. The awards reward small to medium sized charities that can point to a track record of achievement in community health issues. In order to apply for the award, charities must be registered, at least three years old, and working in a health-related field in the UK. They …
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Free healthy eating courses
The Big Fig Catering Project (run by Care Coops) has funding to deliver free outreach healthy eating courses to disadvantaged groups. If you are working with disadvantaged groups, they can deliver a course to your groups at your venue. The aim of these courses are to promote the benefits of healthy eating and to create a better understanding of how to prepare healthy food. The courses are delivered in a way that seeks to provide both practical wo…
Funding for multi-faith projects
The government has put money into a fund for small, local, multi-faith projects. Grants will normally be for £2,000, but in a few cases they may give a grant of £5,000. The fund is called the Together in Service Fund and the scheme is being run by Faith Action. In order to be eligible for funding, you need to: Be an organisation with a constitution or set of rules Join the Together in Service Fellowship Be running a project which contributes to t…
Fundraising training event – free for small charities
The FSI is organising a two day training event, which is free for small charities, covering useful fundraising skills and techniques. Venue Bridge Community Centre, Lucraft Road, Moulsecoomb, Brighton BN2 4PN Date 17th & 18th September 2014 (attend one day or both) Time 9.30am-4.30pm (registration from 9.15am) Cost The training and all delegate materials are free of charge to FSI Small Charity Members and Associate Members. However we ask for a s…
Safety Net training – September
Places are available on the following courses running in September. Click on the course title for more information on the course and to book your place via Safety Net’s Eventbrite page (www.eventbrite.co.uk): Our Decision (Safer Recruitment) Wednesday 10th September, 09:30 – 12:30 at Safety Net, Portslade – £15 Community Group Child Protection Training Wednesday 10th September, 2:30 – 5:30 at Community Base, Brighton – FREE Safeguarding & Child P…
Charities Breakfast Club – free workshops in September
Charities Breakfast Clubs taking place in September are as follows: How to be Successful with your Grant Making Trust Applications – Tuesday 9 September – Russell New, The Courtyard, Shoreham Road, Upper Beeding, Steyning Breaking the Taboo of Charity Fraud – Monday 15 September – The Jubilee Library, Jubilee Street, Brighton Further details and how to book your place can be found on the invites attached or on Russell New’s website events page: w…
NEW! Rounders set available to hire at Resource Centre
… We now have a Rounder set available to hire. It includes a proper wooden rounders bat, standard and soft rounders balls, wooden stumps, cones for playing on hard surfaces, and line marker spray to mark out your pitch. Only £2.75 to hire for up to a week. Make a booking …
Social Enterprise Events in September
There are two events in September for Social Enterprises and those organisations who are thinking of adding an income stream through trading. 1. Friday the 12th September: 9.30 to 1.30 pm Wagner Hall. 9 Russell Place, Brighton, BN1 2RG. At this free event there will be key speakers and workshops for social enterprises and plenty of support organisations on hand to offer advice on issues from funding to growing your social enterprise as well as ho…
Sussex Community Foundation – Round 3 grants deadline 11 October
… Round 3 list of grant funds from Sussex Community Foundation is now available. The deadline for applications is 11th October. This is a larger round than usual for SCF as they have a number of additional smaller annual funds available. Check their website www.sussexgiving.org.uk for more information, or give Mary a ring on 01273 409440. More information on Sussex Community Foundation grants is also available on the Resource Centre website …
Life more ordinary – grants for young disabled people
The Life More Ordinary Grant Scheme has just launched. This scheme is aimed at helping young disabled people aged 8–19 to make new friends, enjoy social and leisure-time activities, take part in new experiences and lead a ‘life more ordinary’. The deadline for applications is Monday 29th September. Applications are welcome from any voluntary, community or statutory organisation​ in East Sussex – you can apply for any amount from £300 up to £3,500…