A short summary of the responsibilities of registered non-company charities with income under £250,000. As a charity you have to keep to certain rules and regulations set by the Charity Commission. If you don’t meet these requirements, the Commission can take away your status as a registered charity. Your charity’s information is also available on the register of charities. Members of the public, including potential funders, can check this online…
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Support for Resource Centre Member Groups
The Resource Centre offers extra free support to our member groups. We can help member groups to create publicity, raise funds, keep good accounts and run a group effectively. Resource Centre membership is free and is open to volunteer-run groups based in Brighton & Hove which are: Tenants’ or Residents’ Associations for Brighton & Hove City Council tenants and leaseholders, and/or Groups run by and for people living in an area of social housing,…
Getting outside help with raising money
All groups are welcome to drop in at the Resource Centre to ask a question, check our noticeboards and reference library or have a brief chat with our knowledgeable front desk staff. We maintain lists of useful funders, and an in-centre noticeboard dedicated to funding news for Brighton & Hove groups. We offer additional support to: Tenants’ or Residents’ Associations for Brighton & Hove City Council tenants and leaseholders, and/or Groups run by…
Fundraising from local businesses
Tips to help community groups to attract donations from local businesses. Try your local businesses Try businesses that share your interests Use your connections Ask in person Put your request in writing Offer something in return Use established donation programmes Tell businesses how their donation was spent Sample letter Try your local businesses Small businesses, such as greengrocers or local convenience stores, may want to help improve their …
Improving your neighbourhood
… Many community groups exist in order to make improvements to a neighbourhood and solve local problems. This section provides information about ways to find out what local people think and get people working together to improve things, as well as details of some funders in Sussex who work specifically with neighbourhood-based projects. The Links tab has contact details for other useful organisations who can help. …
Working with Children
Whether you are organising a one-off crèche or are running an organisation especially focussed on activities for children, this section contains information about the things you will need to consider. It also contains links to our Favourite Funders for children’s and young people’s activities. We have a wide range of games and toys available for hire at low cost to community groups in Sussex. Click on the Equipment tab or see our Equipment sectio…
Licensing and regulations for events and fundraising activities
Information for community groups in Brighton & Hove about licensing and regulations for events and fundraising activities. Raffles Bingo, race nights & casino nights Music, films and other entertainment Alcohol Events on public land Food and drink Street collections Street closures Crèches, children’s activities and work with vulnerable adults Raffles Many small raffles don’t need to be registered. These are: Raffles run during the course of anot…
Fundraising Events and Ideas
When it comes to fundraising, it helps to be creative. There are lots of different ways your group could try to raise money – using more than one method can increase your chances of success. This section provides ideas about different ways you could raise money for your group. It also provides tips about what to think about when planning and running a fundraising event. If you are planning a fundraising event, you might also find it useful to loo…
Raising Money
Raising money for your group can feel like an endless task. However, raising money is always more successful if you know what you are raising the money for, and have a clear idea of how much you need. Plan your fundraising by making decisions in your group about what you actually want to do, and then work out how much these activities will cost. This will help you to decide how best to raise the money, and it will also mean that you don’t spend t…