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Age UK briefing: Tuesday 17th June, 10am – 12noon

Are older people part of your client group?  You can  increase your confidence and knowledge around older people’s issues by joining the experts, Age UK, for a morning briefing at Whitehawk Inn. This session is for community gatekeepers, volunteers and

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Free professional photographs of your group in action

Syd Shelton is an appointed photographer for the One Planet City sustainability initiative. In association with this initiative he is producing one of 10 photographic exhibitions to be displayed in the City – his particular theme is Culture and Community.

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Grassroots Giving fund for small community groups

For 2014, Skipton Building Society has allocated 161 donations of £500 to help fund development for grassroots organisations in communities. The idea behind Grassroots Giving campaign is to help community organisations, or groups, who only have access to limited funding

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Office space to hire in Hollingdean Community Centre

This is a rare chance to secure office space in a vibrant community building. You can use the space for basing yourself part-time, full time or for hot-desk use. Monthly rate of £140 to £160 includes Wi-Fi, stationery, copying. Bus service

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Deadline announced for Summer Pride grants 2014

Applications are now open for this year’s Summer Pride grants. The deadline is 27th June, with decisions expected in early July.

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FREE digital inclusion courses, workshops and drop-ins at Whitehawk Inn

Whitehawk Inn has a new suite of FREE digital inclusion courses, workshops and drop-ins, aiming to help our communities become more confident and capable using online services and technologies. The Gadget Surgery is entirely drop in whilst all other training

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FREE computer courses at BUCFP

FREE COURSES at Brighton Unemployed Centre Families Project: Thursday 29th May –  Microsoft Access Monday 16th June  –  Microsoft Word Tuesday 17th June –  Introduction to Blogging Wednesday 18th June  – Social Media Monday & Tuesday 7th & 8th July

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Community Health Fund (Sussex Community Foundation) – DEADLINE APPROACHING

More info about Sussex Community Foundation. Does your group help to address a health issue? Do you have an idea for a healthy project or activity? Would you like help to develop your group if you are just starting out? The

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Introduction to Campaigning Workshop Tues 3rd June

‘INTRODUCTION TO CAMPAIGNING’ WORKSHOP  BRIGHTON: TUESDAY 3RD JUNE 2014, 9.45AM – 4.00PM The Sheila McKechnie Foundation (www.smk.org.uk) will be running an ‘Introduction to Campaigning’ workshop in Brighton on Tuesday 3rd June in partnership with Community Works. The workshop will take place at Community Base, 113 Queens Road,

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‘Untold Stories’: Sussex University media project looking for local charities to work with

‘Untold Stories’: a collaborative project between local charities and MA students in the School of Media, Film and Music, University of Sussex.  Untold Stories is a project run and funded by the University of Sussex’s School of Media, Film and

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