Pegasus Award funding available for children and young people’s activities in Coldean, Bevendean and Moulsecoomb

07/01/2016

Grants of up to £500 are available via the Pegasus Award, which is being run with pupils at Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA).

The aim is to support fun learning activities in Bevendean, Coldean and Moulsecoomb for young people (aged between 5 and 18 yrs old) so that they can be safe, stay fit and be connected to their community.

To be eligible, you must be able to agree to the following criteria:

  • Our organisation is applying for £500 or less
  • Our application will fund activities/work with young people aged between 5 and 18 years old
  • Our activities/work will take place in either the area/s of Bevendean, Coldean and / or Moulsecoomb
  • Our activities/work will be either new, additional or a development from our usual activity. (Funding cannot support existing/core salaries).
  • Our application is not for personal, unethical, illegal, religious worship or political purposes
  • Any funding received will be spent within 6 months of receipt

To apply, you need to complete a short form and  make a 2 minute video about your project. Pupils at BACA will vote to decide which projects get funded, based on the videos.

Applications must be submitted by 10th February 2016. Decisions will be made by 24th March 2016.

For more information and an application form go to: bacacommunityblog.wordpress.com/pegasusbaca14/

If you have any questions or require further support contact: [email protected] or call 01273 691 191 (ex 2044) and leave a voice message.

Sanctuary Housing Grand Ideas Fund

06/01/2016

Charities, community groups, residents associations and voluntary organisations that are working in the interest of Sanctuary Housing residents can apply for a grant of up to £1,000 as long as they have a formal constitution or legal structure; a bank account in the organisation’s name, and an equal opportunities policy.

The main focus of the activity must mainly benefit Sanctuary Housing residents, have a community focus and be open to, and inclusive of, all.

For more information see our Favourite Funder page.

Information session about the Community Health Fund

27/11/2015

Community Works are holding an information session about the Community Health Fund on Thursday 3 December, 6pm to 8pm at BMECP, 10a Fleet Street Brighton.

The fund is aimed at groups with an annual income of under £35,000.

The session will introduce the fund and it’s aims, go through the application form and timetable for applying and give information about support available to help you to make an application. There will also be plenty of time for your questions and networking with other groups there.

If you would like to come along, please let Community Works know –  [email protected] or 01273 234 031.

You can read about the fund here: http://bhcommunityworks.org.uk/members/services/community-health-fund/

Community Health funding for health improvement projects

04/11/2015

If your group is planning a project which improves the health of your members, you can apply for a Community Health grant of up to £1500 in January 2016.

Community Health funding is one of several different pots of money managed by Sussex Community Foundation. You can apply for it by filling in the general Sussex Community Foundation application form, and returning it by 15th January 2016.

The Community Health fund is keen to work with groups who are just getting started and those whose health and well-being activities support LGBT people, people from BME communities or older people (including intergenerational work). This does not exclude other groups from applying.

Help is available to make your application. For advice and information, contact Lisa Mytton at Community Works, 01273 234031, [email protected]

You could also attend the Information Session on Thursday 3 December, 6pm to 8pm at BMECP, 10a Fleet Street Brighton. Contact Lisa on the contact details above to book a free place.

 

Brighton Energy Coop Community Fund

04/11/2015

Brighton Energy Coop recently launched their new Community Fund: www.brightonenergy.org.uk/community-fund/. This year the fund is for £2,500, and is open for any organisation in the Brighton and Hove, East or West Sussex areas.

The aim of the fund is to support local generation of renewable electricity or implement energy efficiency measures, as has been the intention for BEC since they began. You can see more about the fund here: http://bit.ly/1P9nRHv the application form and guidance are available here: http://bit.ly/1ScY8xF

They are looking to receive applications by the end of November, with a decision mid December, and projects completed by March 2016.

Applications can be sent via email to [email protected] or via post to 7, 47 Montpelier Road, Brighton, BN1 3B.

Brighton Marathon: a chance to raise money for your group

14/10/2015

Community Works has negotiated a special deal with the Brighton Marathon for 2016. It means that even though entries are now closed, runners can still take part if they wish to collect sponsorship for a local community or voluntary organisation. If your group wants to take up this offer, you need to:

  • find someone willing to run on your behalf. The 2016 Brighton Marathon weekend is April 15th-17th
  • contact Community Works to book your runner a place in the Marathon for the discount price of £70 (max. 2 places per organisation)
  • help your runner to gather sponsorship, via JustGiving

In 2015, the average amount of money raised by Brighton Marathon runners was £630

 

Gannett Foundation application deadline Friday 16th October

12/10/2015

The Gannett Foundation gives grants to registered charities in Brighton & Hove, for creative projects that bring lasting benefit to local neighbourhoods and communities.

Their next deadline is Friday 16th October.

For more information see our Favourite Funder page.

Community Health Fund: deadline 15th January 2016

02/10/2015

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 help to develop?

This fund could provide the funds and support that you need.

  • one to one support to help set up a group or make an application
  • grants available (up to £1,500)
  • the chance to meet similar groups to yours

The fund particularly welcomes applications from groups supporting BME or LGBT communities or groups supporting older people/intergeneration projects. For more information contact Lisa Mytton:

Information Session: Thursday 3 December 6pm to 8pm at BMECP

Website: bhcommunityworks.org.uk/members/advice-support/community-health-fund/

The next deadline for applications is 5pm Friday 15th January 2016.

Mental Wellbeing Innovation Fund

01/10/2015

NHS Brighton & Hove (the CCG) and the public health team at the City Council are now inviting bids for the second round of the Mental Wellbeing Innovation Fund.  The theme for projects in 2016 is social connections and preventing loneliness, with priority for people living in deprived areas, in  poor quality housing or homeless, or living alone; also children who are carers or who are looked after. They are looking for innovation – in reaching those who may not normally access services, in the opportunities or activities offered to people, and in partnerships.

There is less funding available than last year: £55,000 in total, with a maximum of £5,000 per project.

The application form and details of the process are at:

https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/health/mental-health-and-wellbeing

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 16 November 2015, and projects should be completed within the calendar year 2016.

BrightonSoup call for charitable projects needing funding and musicians to perform

30/09/2015

BrightonSoup have just announced…

At our recent Hangleton event Tamsin from Wide Berth won the vote and £300.70 in ticket money and donations for her craft taster classes for socially isolated mothers. Although one project got the funding, all the projects benefited with skills pledges and offers of help. It’s a great opportunity to make connections and get support. If you know of anyone that may be interested in presenting we are now open to submissions for our next event at Community Base on Friday 20th November 2015.

Projects

Projects must be charitable and of benefit to the people in Brighton & Hove City. If interested please send a couple of paragraphs explaining your project and what you would do with the money to [email protected].

Musicians

We’re also looking for  musicians to play a short 20/25 min set at our events. So far we have had folk singer Georgia Lewis and guitar duo Dare To Be Charlie – both went down really well. If you or a musician you know is interested please get in touch. We cannot pay, but you get as much free (delicious) food as you can eat, and you get to vote on the projects. It’s a fun night.

Visit brightonsoup.org.uk for details.