Community Works has organised a Governance Surgery on Wednesday 4 November, 6-8pm at the BMECP Centre for trustees, management committee members or anyone in charge of the governance of their organisation. Drop in anytime to speak to one of a range…
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Community Health Fund: deadline 15th January 2016
Brighton and Hove Community Health Fund: a fund for ‘healthy’ community groups Does your group help to address a health issue? Do you have an idea for a healthy project or activity? Are you a new group that would like…
Posted in Advice and support, Funding
Due East grants for local groups in Whitehawk, Manor Farm and Bristol Estate
Due East have announced the following grant programmes for groups in Whitehawk, Manor Farm, and Bristol Estates: 1.Piggy Bank – Youth Fund Youth Funding – bids for share of £6,000.00 for Youth projects in and/or benefiting young people in the…
Posted in Advice and support, Funding
Information on organising community events
Thanks to funding from the Big Lottery, we have updated and improved our information on Organising Community Events. Our new pack contains advice and information on all sorts of different aspects of running events, including: Event planning checklist Managing money…
Tagged with: connecting communities
Posted in Advice and support, Resource Centre News, Uncategorized, Useful resources
Posted in Advice and support, Resource Centre News, Uncategorized, Useful resources
New network of co-operatives in Brighton & Hove
MAIS (Mutual Aid in Sussex) is a new network that first met at the end of May. The idea is to have a monthly meeting of people involved in coops, but also open to individuals and groups doing cooperative work…
Posted in Advice and support, Training
Small Groups Network: 9th June
The theme of the Small Groups network meeting on June 9th is: Safeguarding considerations for Small Groups including what to do about the results of DBS checks Tuesday 9th June, 2015, 13.15 – 15.45 (arrivals from 13.00) The Brighthelm…
Posted in Advice and support
National Citizen Service offers teams of volunteers to local organisations
The National Citizen Service (NCS) is a National Government programme of personal development for young people. Groups of young people are guided by experienced and skilled team leaders and support staff to get jobs done for organisations. The project is aimed…
Information sessions about Community Works Mentoring programme
The Community Works Mentoring Programme for 2015-16 is coming soon. They are holding two Information Sessions for anyone who would like to find out more. Whether you would like to take part as a mentor or whether you are seeking…
Posted in Advice and support
Making the media work for you
This free publication is a useful guide for community and voluntary organisations on using the media. It’s aimed at larger charities, but has some useful advice and tips for anyone getting to grips with publicising their organisation. It’s written by…
Posted in Advice and support, Useful resources
Free workshop: What are funders looking for?
This workshop for community groups is being organised by Community Works as part of their members’ conference. You can just attend this workshop, or go to the whole conference. Date: Thursday 12 February 2015 Time: 1.00 – 3.45pm Venue: Brighthelm…