Brighton & Hove Community Works runs training courses primarily for volunteers, paid workers, management committee members and trustees from voluntary organisations and community groups in Brighton and Hove. Courses over the coming months cover employment law issues and how to run a successful campaign. More will be organised this year so keep in touch to let them know your training and learning needs. Terms and Conditions for Community Works cou…
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Office space available
The Ethical Property Company currently have a variety of office spaces available for charities to hire. They also have space available for community groups with an environmental focus. Brighton Eco Centre 2 small offices (9.4msq and 6.1msq) fully serviced and managed office space for environmental charities and community groups only. £151.00per/month including VAT, utilities, phone lines and broadband. Brighton Junction 1 large office (33msq – su…
Introduction to Campaigning workshop: 3rd June
Date: Tuesday 3rd June 2014 Time: 9.45am – 4.00pm Venue: Community Base, Queens Road, Brighton This workshop is geared towards beginner campaigners. It provides the opportunity to find out how to develop a campaign strategy and identify the key skills needed to run an effective campaign. They are suitable for those interested in influencing the policy decisions that affect their community or the people their organisation supports. Participants wi…
Stalls available at Kemp Town Carnival
Kemp Town Carnival is taking place on the 7th June 2014. The organisers are now looking for community groups from across Brighton to take part! They have spaces available for performing community groups or stall space for groups that wish to be part of the carnival market. With over 20,000 people attending the carnival, this is a great opportunity to highlight your work, reach new audiences and be part of one of Brighton largest community street …
Updated information on charity law
We have updated our set of three information sheets on charity registration and requirements, to incorporate the new Charitable Incorporated Organisation structure and reflect the latest legal position. Charity registration gives information about which groups are required to register with the Charity Commission and how the registration process works Responsibilities of Registered Charities is a brief summary of the legal requirements, aimed at s…
Free video production workshop: May 8th
Media Trust is running a free video production workshop in Brighton at a centrally located venue on May 8th from 10am-4.30pm for charitable and community groups. There are only 10 places on the course, and as these are not allocated on a first come first served basis they are asking people to complete an application form to enable them to target those groups they feel will get the most from this opportunity and from the subsequent mentoring avail…
Small Charities Week Big Advice Day
… As part of Small Charities Week 2014, small charities across the UK will be able to access free advice from a range of specialists on 17th June 2014. Advice will be available over Skype or on the phone from anywhere in the UK, as well as face to face in central London. For more information, and to sign up, go to smallcharityweek.com/big-advice-day/ …
Skills Exchange inviting applications for support
What is Skills Exchange? Skills Exchange is a network of professional firms, each of which has offered to provide their professional skills free of charge to voluntary and community organisations across Brighton and Hove who cannot afford to pay for these services. Support is offered for clearly defined, time-limited projects. What sorts of firms are involved? Members include architects, surveyors, accountants, solicitors, IT consultants and thos…
Community Works Mentoring Programme
Are you involved in a community group and would like some help to increase your skills and confidence? Would you like someone independent to be a sounding board for your ideas? Would you like help over a 6 month period? Community Works is launching a new Mentoring Programme which will run from May to October this year. The types of things you could ask for help with might include: Setting up a formal structure for a small community group How to…
Free Courses with Safety-Net Summer 2014
‘Our Decision’ Safer Recruitment with Safe Network Tues 29th April 9:30am – 12:30pm at the Brighthelm Centre BOOK YOUR PLACE<http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/safety-net-906180167> Aim of course: To support VCS organisations with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application process and effective decision-making related to the level of supervision and DBS checking required for different roles. ‘Online Safety’ with Safe Network Tues 29th Apri…