We’ve revised and updated our information page on Responsibilities of the Management Committee. Every community organisation has a group of people which manages its affairs – a governing body. This is often called a management committee, although your group may use a different name, such as executive committee, board of trustees or steering group. A very small group may not have a separate committee and, in this case, its entire membership is the…
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Small Groups Network, 28th September
Are you involved with a small community group that provides activities to your local community? Would you find it useful to meet others who are running similar groups in their local community, to reflect on challenges you are facing, share your experiences and support each other in moving your group forward? The Small Groups Network is a place for community groups to get the help and support they need. Date: Thursday 28 September, 10.00-12.30 Ven…
Tarner and Eastern Road area Healthy Collaboration Fund open for applications
Small Grants for health and wellbeing related community activities, projects and groups Are you part of/or run, or want to start a health related group, activity or project and can do with some funds to help you out? Do you meet any of the following health priorities? Providing activities that reduce isolation and improve wellbeing Improving outdoor facilities that help to support improved health and wellbeing Encouraging healthy eating and nutri…
Community Works workshop: Key responsibilities of trustees
Community Works’ next Governance Briefing provides an overview of the key responsibilities of trustees with Moira Protani, a Charity Lawyer and expert in governance. Whether you’re new to your trustee or committee role or well-seasoned, this is a chance to meet and share experiences with other trustees and committee members and reflect on the job at hand. Where: Stanmer Room, Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YD When: Thursday 19 Octo…
Community Works: Facilitation skills workshop
Difficult meetings and challenging conversations – an opportunity to develop your facilitation skills Bringing people together in any form of meeting whether one-to-ones, supervisions, group meetings, forums, or networks can both be fruitful but also sometimes challenging. Everyone participating may need to work with complex issues, different approaches, multiple agendas, differing decision-making authority and contrasting views. However, everyon…
Low-cost meeting space available in central Brighton
Strike a Light – Arts & Heritage has space available to rent in its’ Brighton’s Open Market based studio (mezzanine level) between 9am-6pm throughout the year. The space is big enough for up to 8 people, and is currently available for £6 per hour for a minimum of two hours per session. The studio offers broadband, a disability access lift, WC, heating, tables and chairs as well as a kitchen area with microwave, sink with running hot and cold wate…
Crowdfunding workshop
Donation-based crowdfunding is a new way of raising funds and allows you to source money for a project by asking a large number of contributors to donate a small amount, and asking a small number of contributors to donate a large amount. In return, backers may receive token rewards that increase in prestige as the size of the donation increases. Chuffed.org, a global crowdfunding platform, is hosting a workshop in Brighton. The workshop will incl…
Information session on setting up a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) (Worthing)
Is your community organisation considering adapting its legal structure as the next stage in its development? One of the options to consider is the Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the CIO, including the differences between a CIO and a Community Interest Company (CIC), and how to convert to a CIO from a CIC. It is being organised by Community Works, and will be led by Tim Sm…
Community Works conference
Members of Community Works are invided to their next member’s conference on Thursday 9 November 2017, which is themed around ensuring sustainability and financial robustness. Sessions include: How to cover your costs in a small group Is your organisation ready for General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)? Making partnerships work for your organisations Volunteer Coordinators Forum Tools for navigating growth Leading with one paid member of staff…
PA system available to give away
THIS HAS NOW BEEN OFFERED TO BRIGHTON SOUP, WHO RUN FUNDRAISING EVENTS FOR LOCAL PROJECTS We are giving away one of our old PA systems for free. It is an 80W single unit system. The reason we are giving it away is that the volume control is broken, so it can no longer be hired out. However, it still works fine if you use it with an external device, such as a phone, laptop or MP3 player, because you can control the volume on the external device. I…