Grants available for: Community groups in East Brighton. Size of grants given: Up to £750 Next deadline: tba, likely to be autumn 2025 Aims of Fund To support community groups in East Brighton. Who can apply Community groups and not-for-profit organisations which benefit people living in: Bates Estate, Higher Bevendean, Manor Farm, Moulsecoomb, Saunders Park, Bristol Estate, Craven Vale, Whitehawk How much and what can you apply for You can apply…
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Equality and diversity policies for small groups
Planning and writing an equality and diversity policy for small volunteer-run community groups. An equality and diversity policy is simply a written agreement for your group about how you will avoid discriminating against people, and how you will create a safe and inclusive atmosphere for your members and service users. It will also help you to know how to manage a situation in which someone has been treated unfairly or disrespectfully within you…
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! 1. Make sure your objectives are clear Discuss what you want your event to achieve – will it raise the profile of your group? Will it bring people together? Are you aiming to raise money or just to have fun? Who are you hoping to attract to the event? Will there be activities for a range of differ…
Treasurer’s role
A step-by-step guide on how to be the treasurer for a community group. Includes basic principles of managing money, keeping track of cash and bank accounts, and sharing information with the rest of your group. As treasurer, you have day-to-day responsibility for looking after your group’s money. However, the committee as a whole is responsible for deciding how funds will be raised and spent. Your job is to keep accounts and report to the committe…
Your group’s money
Information and tips to help your whole committee take responsibility for looking after your group’s money. This is one of three information pages dealing with financial matters. The others are The role of the treasurer and Financial rules. Together, the three sheets aim to clarify who is responsible for what and give practical tips on handling money and book-keeping. This particular page looks at the importance of involving your group’s members …
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Paper and card
Our paper stock does vary a bit from time to time but in general we have the following paper and card available. Recycled paper can’t be used in our laser copier, but is fine for use on our copyprinters. If you know you are going to need a lot of paper, let us know in advance so that we can make sure we have enough in stock for you. A4 80g (standard paper) Non-recycled: White, Cream, Light purple, Pale yellow, Bright yellow, Golden yellow, Red, B…
Gatwick Airport Community Trust
Grants available for: community projects in areas affected by operations at Gatwick Airport Size of grants given: £250-£5000 Next deadline: to be announced, will be 2026 Aims of Fund To support community projects that protect and enhance the social and environmental well-being of the community. Who can apply Groups based in their set area of benefit – these areas are listed on their website. How much and what can you apply for £250-£5,000 Priorit…
Getting a group started
First steps when thinking about starting a new group, and links to further information. What’s the first step? Just as there are many different reasons to form a group, there are many different types of group you could set up. It’s worth thinking about what kind of group you imagine it will be, as this may affect the order you do things in. For example, if you need to respond quickly to a proposal from the council that will affect your area, the …
Hiring equipment from the Resource Centre
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about our equipment hire service. Go to our Equipment section to browse our equipment or make a booking. Frequently Asked Questions How has the service changed since 2021? Who can use the equipment hire service? How do we book equipment? How much is the deposit and when do you need it? When can we pick up the equipment? When can we return it? Is your equipment insured? Do you provide risk assessments…