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Funding for groups in Queens Park Ward

Queen’s Park Ward ‘Communities First’ has over £50,000 to use in the community by 2016. £19,500 is available now! Visit : www.qpwnfp.wordpress.com to find out more and download an application form. All applications welcome but are particularly interested in supporting

Posted in Funding

Good Food Grants deadline 7th Feb

A reminder that the deadline for applications for this year’s Good Food Grants is Friday 7th Feb 2014 at 5pm. For more information about the grant, see the funder page here.

Posted in Funding

Free training for Hangleton and Knoll residents: conflict resolution and mediation skills

Brighton and Hove Independent Mediation Service are offering Free conflict resolution and mediation skills training course for Hangleton and Knoll residents. Runs over 8 weeks, beginning in March: Thursdays 9.30am to 2.20pm. No special skills, qualifications or experience is required.

Posted in Training

Money in Mind project update

As the Money in Mind project enters its fifth and final year, small groups in Brighton & Hove continue to benefit from free advice on managing money. Since the project began in 2009, over 300 small groups have been helped

Posted in Money, Resource Centre News

Room for hire: Circus Street – free for community groups & not-for-profits

The room is free to hire to charities and non-profit groups. Depending on length of hire, they may need to make a small charge for electricity/heating, and a key deposit may be required. The room is available from 8am-8pm on

Posted in Useful resources

Hi-vis tabards/vests now available for hire!

We have four sets of 5 high visibility tabards available for hire to community groups – useful for stewarding at events. You can request a booking via our website here, or alternatively give us a call on 01273 606160.

Posted in Resource Centre News, Useful resources

People’s Postcode Trust 2014 rounds announced

For the South of England (not London), the round opens on 5th April and closes on 20th April. For more information about the fund, go to: www.resourcecentre.org.uk/information/peoples-postcode-trust/

Posted in Funding

Crowdfunding online resource and information

NCVO have a useful step-by-step guide on their website about crowdfunding: www.fundingcentral.org.uk/Page.aspx?SP=6549 For other fundraising ideas and links to other useful resources, go to the Resource Centre’s information pages: www.resourcecentre.org.uk/information-category/raising-money/fundraising-events-and-ideas/  

Posted in Funding, Useful resources

LGBT Children, Young People and Families Day Conference 4 Feb (workshops & activities)

 LGBT Children, Young People and Families Day Conference If you are interested in attending the whole conference: Tuesday, 4th February 2014 Friends Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AF For more information: please email [email protected] to register or you can

Posted in Training

Social media and toolkit for small charities

Allsorts have created a simple guide to digital and social media which:  explores why community projects use digital social media  provides an step-by-step toolkit showing you exactly how to use it  presents an e-policy template so you can use it

Posted in Training, Useful resources