Running a Sports Group
Sports activities are a great way of getting people together to spend time with one another, have fun and get fit. This section provides information and advice to help you organise sports activities. It also contains information about funders that fund sports projects and groups.
Health and safety for community groups
An introduction to health and safety for community groups run by volunteers.
Sport England Movement Fund
Grants available for: Not-for-profit organisations and statutory organisations delivering sport/physical activity projects
Size of grants available: £300 – £15,000.
Deadline: As of March 2024 this fund operates on a rolling basis, and they advise you apply at least 12 weeks before your group needs the money.Using the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Information for community groups about criminal records checks for volunteers and employees.
Legal structures for community groups and not-for-profit organisations
This page provides simple explanation of different types of not-for-profit organisation, and what to consider when choosing a legal structure.
These books are available at the Resource Centre, to borrow or to use in the Centre.
The services listed below are not provided by the Resource Centre. These are websites and services we feel are particularly useful for small groups in Brighton & Hove, and which are not easy to find by searching the internet.
Other services you might find useful