If your group is organising an activity for National Vegetarian Week (15th to 21st May), you can apply for a grant of up to £200 to help with the cost. The deadline for applying for a grant is 30th April.…
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Community Works Mentoring programme to relaunch March 2017
Community Works are now accepting applications for their mentoring programme for 2017-18. The mentoring programme supports people working or volunteering in voluntary and community organisations by providing one-to-one support from experienced, volunteer mentors. The dates for the programme have been…
Posted in Advice and support
Good Food grants deadline
Less than two weeks left in which to apply for up to £850 to run good food-related activities in Brighton and Hove! Good Food Grants is a funding programme run by Brighton & Hove Food Partnership that awards small grants…
Posted in Funding
Walk or ride with the Mayor to raise money for the Resource Centre
Now the days are getting longer, why not plan an active challenge for the spring – and raise some money for the Resource Centre at the same time? The Mayor of Brighton & Hove is organising three fantastic events in…
Posted in Events, Resource Centre News
Legal Structures for Social Enterprises Workshop 27th February
The Platform have organised a workshop looking at legal structures for social enterprises: Whether you are thinking about launching a trading arm, starting up a new organisation entirely or want to review your current structure, this interactive session gives you…
What is a CIO?
Community Works are running a free session on Tuesday 7 March so you can learn more about the Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) structure, including the differences between a CIO and a Community Interest Company (CIC). The session will be led…
Posted in Advice and support, Training
Mixing desk now available for hire at the Resource Centre
We now have a DJ mixing desk available for groups to hire. It allows you to mix and control music from two CD decks, or from an external music source such as a laptop or phone. When combined with one…
Posted in Resource Centre News
Intro to Working in Childcare course
Intro to Working in Childcare – City and Guilds Level 1 An introduction to understanding how children develop, perfect for anyone considering a career or volunteering in a childcare environment. Tutor: Viv Oliver Course Dates: Mondays 24th April to 10th…
Posted in Training
Community Works workshop on How to become a CIO
This short session is an opportunity to learn more about the Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) structure, including the differences between a CIO and a Community Interest Company (CIC). The session will be lead by Tim Smith of GSFW Solicitors, who…
Posted in Advice and support, Training
Support for local organisations in developing use of Social Media Platforms
Second year undergraduate students on a social media module have been tasked with using three different social media platforms or apps (e.g. memes, Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, etc.) in order to implement a social movement or community cause. Five…
Posted in Advice and support