Our work with BME groups wins funding support

28/11/2017

We are very happy that Sussex Community Foundation has awarded us £5,000 towards the cost of our flexible, one-to-one support services for small community groups run by migrants and refugees.

The money will enable us to support migrant-led groups with fundraising and financial management, responding flexibly to problems as they arise, and supporting group members to develop new skills in the process. By helping groups to raise and manage the money they need, we make it easier for them to run the vital activities and services they provide – which in turn reduce loneliness and improve wellbeing among BME communities.

Tribute to our trustee, Ann Ewings

24/11/2017

We are all very saddened by the death of Ann Ewings, who was on the Resource Centre Management Committee and had been using the Centre for over 20 years.

Ann, from Mount Pleasant Residents' Association, smiling at the camera.

Ann at the Resource Centre AGM 2015

We will miss Ann’s regular visits to the Centre and her valuable input as a trustee. She worked incredibly hard for her community, and was extremely supportive of the Resource Centre.

Our thoughts are with Ann’s family and friends at this sad time. We will all miss her. As Kate Page, one of our longest standing team members, said, “It was a real shock to use all when she died because she was one of those people who you thought was going to go on forever. It has left a hole and she will be missed.”

For more information about Ann’s life and community activism, see Brighton & Hove News: http://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2017/11/23/tributes-to-brighton-tenant-advocate-and-conservative-campaigner-who-took-no-prisoners/

Members of our Management Committee, elected at our AGM October 2017. Left to right, Muriel Briault (North Portslade Resident’ Association), Ann Packham (Ingram Crescent Residents’ Association), Sohna Sossehn (Brighton and Hove First Ladies), Roy Crowhurst (Woods House Tenants’ Association), Jason Williams (Hereford Court Community Association), Ann Ewings (Mount Pleasant Residents’ Association), Rob Berry (Coldean Residents’ Association), Barry Hughes (Sylvan Hall Residents’ Association)

 

Would you like to work with a university student researcher?

22/11/2017

The Psychology department at Brighton University is looking for community projects who would be interested in working with an MA student in the new year. The students have to carry out a piece of social research in partnership with a local community organisation.

The research can be wide-ranging, but often takes the form of an evaluation of a service, product or other area of provision.  This could be to enable a service to be improved, to identify gaps in provision, and/or to feed into funding proposals for future work.

As well as providing students with an opportunity to put their research skills into practice, these placements provide the participating organisation with a report which you can use to help raise funds or show the value of your work. You would need to be willing to meet with the student several times and share information about your organisation’s plans and practices.

The students need to begin their placements in January and complete their research by May 2018.

If you want to find out more, or register your interest, please contact Dr Helen Johnson ([email protected]) before 6th December.

Information session about Sussex Community Foundation

21/11/2017

On 7 December,  1-3pm at the Brighthelm Centre, Brighton & Hove Council will be holding an information session for charities and community groups with Sussex Community Foundation.   This will be a great opportunity to find out more about the funding available from Sussex Community Foundation, as well as guidance and tips for applicants.   There will also be a presentation on “what funders are looking for” which will be of use for funding applications in general.  The sessions will cover

  • Presentation on the Sussex Community Foundation grants
  • “What funders are looking for” – tips and advice
  • Workshop with community groups – a chance to build links and share learning

This session is particularly aimed at community groups working on topics which tackle hatred and prejudice; which build sense of belonging and community cohesion; and building community resilience.

There are a set number of places available, to book a space please email [email protected]

Exploring assertiveness & identity workshops

17/11/2017

Run by Brighton Housing Trust Mental Health & Wellbeing Service

6th & 13th December 2017, 1-3pm

Do you want to:

  • Develop your assertiveness skills
  • Explore themes of assertiveness, consent and identity
  • Learn how to say no
  • Explore your values and recognise your skills

Then come along to one of our Exploring Assertiveness and Identity Workshops

At 27-29 North Street, Brighton BN1 1EB

For more information or to book a place please contact Chloe Godden on 01273 929471 or email [email protected]

Charitable Incorporated Organisation: CIO briefing session

17/11/2017

Community Works: Governance briefing – being a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)

Governance Briefings are open to all community and voluntary organisations across Adur and Worthing, Brighton and Hove. They are a great opportunity to keep up to date with local and national legislation, develop your governance practice and network with other Trustees.

This ‘Governance briefing – being a CIO’ will be led by Tim Smith of GSFW Solicitors:

The session will provide the opportunity to learn more about Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIO), including the differences between a CIO and a Community Interest Company (CIC), and how to convert to a CIO from a CIC.

Where: Lagoon Room, BMECP, 10A Fleet St, Brighton BN1 4ZE (map 
When: Tuesday 5 December, 6.00-8.00pm
To book: To book a place please follow https://governance-briefing-being-a-cio.eventbrite.co.uk

Grants available from Brighton Energy Community Fund

16/11/2017

Brighton Energy Cooperative Community Fund 2017 is now open for applications!

Please feel free to share this post within your network of members to let them know about the 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.

The deadline is 8th December 2017. Decisions will be made by the end of December, and the grant will be allocated by March 2018.

Further Guidelines and Application Form for applying to the fund are available at http://www.brightonenergy.org.uk/community-fund/

For additional information please contact Stefania [email protected]

Sussex Community Foundation Launches The Rampion Fund

08/11/2017

The Rampion Fund is a community benefit fund set up by Rampion Offshore Wind Ltd and managed by Sussex Community Foundation. The fund will make grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 to community and voluntary groups in Sussex as well as grants of up to £50,000 for larger capital projects. Get more information from Sussex Communty Foundation:

http://sussexgiving.org.uk/give-to-your-community/our-funds/named-funds/rampion-fund/

BOAT looking for charity to support in annual event 2018

07/11/2017

Brighton Open Air Theatre produce an annual charity event up at BOAT to support a local charity.

In 2016 they supported the Refugee Bus Project; in 2017 they supported Rise and Speak Out.

They are looking for a charity to support in 2018 and want to hear from you if you think your charity promotes cultural diversity, community cohesion and ready to embrace the punk aesthetic and other strong sub-cultures. They are especially interested if you work with marginalised young people.

Contact BOAT for more info: [email protected]

Introduction to Safeguarding and Child Protection training course

07/11/2017

2 spaces left on this course run by Safety Net.

Introduction to Safeguarding & Child Protection Training – Thursday 9th November 2017

Book here.

Thursday, 9 November 2017 from 10:00 to 13:00 (GMT) £15 / £25.

Safety Net