First steps for new groups

There are many different reasons why you may want to set up a group. It might be to organise activities for your community, run campaigns, or raise money.

Whatever the reason, the idea of starting a group to do something you care about can be both exciting and daunting. Use this section to  think through the first steps and start to get things moving.

  • Getting a group started

    First steps when thinking about starting a new group, and links to further information.

  • Organising a public meeting

    Holding a public meeting can be a really good way of building a campaign or getting more people involved in your group.

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

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