… We are delighted that the Garfield Weston Foundation has given the Resource Centre a £10,000 grant towards the cost of our advice and support work in 2016-17. This funding will enable us to continue our free one-to-one support for: Groups run by local residents in areas of social housing in Brighton & Hove Self-organised BME community groups Self-organised groups run by disabled people …
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Sanctuary Housing Grand Ideas Fund
Charities, community groups, residents associations and voluntary organisations that are working in the interest of Sanctuary Housing residents can apply for a grant of up to £1,000 as long as they have a formal constitution or legal structure; a bank account in the organisation’s name, and an equal opportunities policy. The main focus of the activity must mainly benefit Sanctuary Housing residents, have a community focus and be open to, and incl…
Pegasus Award funding available for children and young people’s activities in Coldean, Bevendean and Moulsecoomb
Grants of up to £500 are available via the Pegasus Award, which is being run with pupils at Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA). The aim is to support fun learning activities in Bevendean, Coldean and Moulsecoomb for young people (aged between 5 and 18 yrs old) so that they can be safe, stay fit and be connected to their community. To be eligible, you must be able to agree to the following criteria: Our organisation is applying for £500 or…
Community Engagement Breakfast with Warren Morgan
The Dialogue Society is hosting a meeting to allow local residents to meet with Warren Morgan. They say: “The purpose of the meeting is to strengthen connections between the politicians and local people such as Brighton & Hove residents, students and businesses operating in the city. The meeting will enable participants to air any concerns or views they have about, local governments, local and national policies which affects them. All are welcome…
The changing face of equalities
This one day event run by Community Works aims to explore the complexity of equality, diversity, identity and human rights issues whether you are new to these issues or have been working with them for a good while. The day will include a chance to get to know the Equalities Act (2010). There will also be discussion to help participants develop a deeper understanding of current issues, including: identity politics, cultural appropriation, poverty,…
Free Training: Community & Events Fundraising 22nd March
Venue: Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 9XZ Date: 22nd March Time: 9.30am-4.30pm (registration from 9.15am) Cost: The training provided and all delegate materials are free of charge to FSI Small Charity Members and Associate Members. However we require a £50 deposit to secure your booking, £40 is refunded to you on attendance and £10 is retained as a booking fee. For more information go to http://www.thefsi.org/ser…
BHT Training – Universal Credit / welfare reform / benefits
… Benefits for Beginners – 24th February Benefits & Vulnerable People – 8th March Universal Credit & Welfare Reform Workshop & Lunch – 24th March These courses are run by Brighton Housing Trust. They cost £65/day for registered charities with an annual turnover of less than £200,000, or fewer than ten employed staff. …
FREE Mental Health & Wellbeing Workshops in 2016
For Black and Minority Ethnic Residents 18+yrs Workshop 1: Self-Esteem & Confidence Building – Women Only! Thursday 28th January 2016, 12-1pm, Millwood Community Centre, Nelson Row, Brighton. Workshop 2: Stress & Anxiety Management – Mixed Group! Thursday 11th February 2016, 4-5pm, Millwood Community Centre, Nelson Row, Brighton. Workshop 3: Anger Management – Men Only! Thursday 25th February 2016, 6-7pm, Millwood Community Centre, Nelson Row, Br…
Bags of Help
Tesco’s new grant scheme Bags of Help allows communities to bid for up to £12,000 in community funds, to be used towards environmental improvement projects. This project is being administered by Groundworks together with Tesco. The grant will fund capital projects that provide community benefit and where there is no charge to access. Projects that would typically receive funding include: . Parks, pocket parks and urban green spaces . Green corrid…
Sport Relief Community Cash
Deadline is Tuesday 16th February, 5pm. Grants of £500 to £1000 available to small grassroots community groups in Sussex for local projects. Apply through Sussex Community Foundation. The full criteria for this funding can be found on the Sussex Community Foundation website but broadly – The aims of the grant are: To support work where there is clear evidence of a beneficial impact on people’s lives who are excluded or disadvantaged through low i…