Safety Net have several training courses coming up: There are two spaces available on the Protective Behaviours training running next week on Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th October. Protective Behaviours is a personal safety and life skill process that teaches the ability to recognise and deal with situations in which we don’t feel safe. It can be used as both an abuse prevention strategy and to address situations such as feeling worried or bullied, …
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Free Turn2Us training for charities working with people in financial need
… Places are available on a three hour workshop, teaching front line workers how to use the Turn2us Benefits Calculator, Grants Search tool and other online information to help people in financial need access benefits, grants and other forms of financial help. 28 October, Brighton, 9.30am to 12.30pm. For further information, or to book, visit the Turn2Us website. Places are free for charities working with people in financial need. …
Grants available for London Road Area
Just over £2,500 is available for grants of up to £500 per application from the Healthy Neighbourhood Fund, London Road. The fund is being managed by Serendipity – [email protected], and applications must be returned to them by 18th March 2016. For further information also contact Serendipity. The overarching theme for grants is to support projects that impact on the health and well-being of the community within the London Road area of B…
The changing face of equalities
This one day event run by Community Works aims to explore the complexity of equality, diversity, identity and human rights issues whether you are new to these issues or have been working with them for a good while. The day will include a chance to get to know the Equalities Act (2010). There will also be discussion to help participants develop a deeper understanding of current issues, including: identity politics, cultural appropriation, poverty,…
Many Cultures, One City
… Many Cultures, One City event on Tuesday 19th April 2016 at the Brighthelm Centre. For everyone from a minority ethnic background or community group in Brighton & Hove – a place to connect, give, be active, take notice & keep learning about health and wellbeing. There will be workshops, discussion, activities & time to eat and talk For more information or to get involved contact [email protected] or 01273 262220 …
Raising income through individual donations
Community Works Governance Network meeting Thursday 25 February 2016: 6.00-8.00pm Rose Room, BMECP Centre, 10 Fleet Street, Brighton BN1 4ZE Recent events have sparked debate on this issue has shed a current spotlight on this activity. This session will be the chance to hear from local organisations, legal and fundraising experts with experience in this area. For more information, and to book your place, please visit: http://bhcommunityworks.org….
Online Safety City – Thursday 25th February 2016
As part of their activities surrounding Safer Internet Day Safety Net is hosting an event on Thursday 25th February, where they will be looking at a joined up approach to online safety, and discussing what action is needed to make Brighton & Hove the online safety capital of the UK. The event will take place at the Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton, and runs from 9:00am to 2:00pm, including a networking lunch. There will be a mix of profess…
Community Trees Fund
… This fund is for up to 4 fruit trees (but no more than that) on semi-vigorous, vigorous and very vigorous rootstocks where children under the age of 16 are actively involved in the planting project. Deadline 31st March 2016 For more info: http://www.treecouncil.org.uk/Grants/Community-Trees …
Sport Relief Community Cash 2016: Deadline extended to Thursday 25th
Sport Relief Community Cash is looking to fund local groups (with incomes of less than £100,000) engaged in work/projects ‘where there is clear evidence of a beneficial impact on people’s lives who are excluded or disadvantaged through low income, rural or social isolation, age, disabilities, race, sexuality or gender’. Grants of up to £1000 are available. You can access more information, including the criteria and how to apply at http://www.suss…
Free course for volunteers in community cafes and shared meal groups
If you volunteer at a community cafe or any other group that involves cooking, then you can get free training on healthy eating from the Big Fig Catering Project at Care Coops. The aim of the course is to help volunteers who are working with food in community settings to better understand the importance of healthy eating, meal planning and how clients and customers can be supported to make healthy eating decisions for themselves. Email mo.yuchete…