Tips on designing neighbourhood newsletters that are attractive and easy to read. This page focuses on producing printed newsletters, but the design information is also useful for electronic newsletters. Plan the printing Which computer software? Making your newsletter easy to read Using images More help with producing neighbourhood newsletters Plan the printing Before you start, think about how and where you are going to get the newsletter print…
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How to write clearly in your neighbourhood newsletter
This page gives you tips on how to write clearly in a community newsletter. The ideas here will also be useful for other types of writing, for example in letters, emails and publicity materials. It is important to make the content of your newsletter easy to read and enjoyable. If articles are too long and complicated, your reader will give up half way through. Stop and think before you start writing. Make a note of the points you want to make in …
Examination of accounts
Getting your group’s accounts independently examined: what it means, why you might want to do it, and how to go about it. Why is an independent examination of accounts useful for our group? It’s useful for a group to have its accounts looked at by someone who is not part of the group. It gives the whole group, and external organisations (funders, donors, etc), assurance that the group’s money is being well managed. The examiner’s report provides …
What we believe: The value of community activity
At our core are three beliefs. Firstly, the belief that stronger communities make a real difference to the people who live in them: people in these communities are healthier, experience less crime, have a more welcoming physical environment, have more opportunities to express themselves and are more economically active. In short they have the chance to live fuller lives. Secondly, that strong communities are best built by the activity of the memb…
Legal structures for community groups and not-for-profit organisations
This page provides simple explanation of different types of not-for-profit organisation, and what to consider when choosing a legal structure. What is a not-for-profit organisation? Just want a straightforward community group? Things to consider when choosing a legal structure How will your organisation be funded? Will your organisation have voting members? Will your organisation incorporate? Will your organisation be charitable? Legal structures…
Lions Clubs
Grants available for: local charitable causes Size of grants given: No set limits, grants generally £50 – £1,000 No deadlines Aims of Fund Lions Clubs support charitable causes in their own area. Who can apply Local community groups and charities can apply for donations. How much and what can you apply for There are no set limits, but grants tend to range from £50 to £1,000. There are two local Lions Clubs: Brighton Rottingdean and Saltdean See t…
First steps for new groups
… There are many different reasons why you may want to set up a group. It might be to organise activities for your community, run campaigns, or raise money. Whatever the reason, the idea of starting a group to do something you care about can be both exciting and daunting. Use this section to think through the first steps and start to get things moving. …
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. Here are a few ideas to help your community group to organise a meeting that is interesting, accessible and runs smoothly. Keep it simple Running a discussion with members of the public, particularly if a lot of people show up, can be a bit daunting. Don’t try to cram in too much. A public meeting is not the place to have compli…
We’ve moved things around
You seem to have followed a link to a page that doesn’t exist any more – but the information you want is probably still here somewhere! We’ve rearranged things to integrate the information that used to be in our Beachcomber database with the rest of our website. Try searching for what you’re looking for – there’s a search box at the top of every page. If you can’t find it, you could browse the categories in our Information section, or contact us …
Support for treasurers
You don’t need to be a financial wizard to keep a group’s accounts, and it can be a straightforward and satisfying job. Anyone can learn it – but you do need to know what is expected of you and feel confident you are doing it right. You don’t have to do this on your own – the Resource Centre can give you lots of help. This is flexible, and can be designed to fit in with the time you’ve got available. We can offer this support to volunteer-run gro…