LGBT HIP is holding a free session for volunteers from LGBTQ groups, who would like to provide LGBTQ awareness training in Brighton and Hove. The course will cover how to deliver effective training, how to engage an audience and overcoming barriers to learning. By the end of the course, volunteers will have an understanding of how to plan, deliver and evaluate a training session and receive a certificate. Whether you have delivered training befor…
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Resource Centre celebrates 40 years’ supporting groups with exhibition at Jubilee Library
Our exhibition, which celebrates our 40 year history supporting small local groups, is now on display at the Jubilee Library. It was launched by the Mayor of Brighton & Hove Cllr Pete West on 16th January, and will remain open until 4pm on 22nd January. The Mayor said ” I’m a big fan of the quiet, cooperative work the Resource Centre does, and proud to have them as one of my mayoral charities. I doubt we would have such an extensive and successfu…
Can you help the Resource Centre by writing to your local councillors?
Brighton & Hove Council will be setting its budget for 2017-18 soon. They are considering making a big cut to the pot of money that the Resource Centre is funded from (the Third Sector Investment Programme). The Council’s funding is central to keeping the Centre going. Any cut would make things extremely difficult. We want to continue to support community in groups in Brighton & Hove, but we need council funding to do so. Together with our partne…
Governance Network Meeting
Date: Wednesday 16 September, 2015 Time: 6.00-8.00pm Venue: Rose Room, BMECP Centre, 10 Fleet Street, Brighton BN1 4ZE This second themed meeting of the new Community Works Governance Network is aimed at any trustee or management committee member who wants to improve their knowledge and skills around managing change as well as to meet others in the same role. The session content will be negotiated with participants on the night and is likely to c…
Pitch to Brighton Soup in June 18
If you (or someone you know) could benefit from a little bit of funding and support then please apply online at brightonsoup.org.uk/projects. They are currently open for submissions for their next event to be held in June. Last Friday, Isha, Boudicca and Tom from Audio Active won the public vote and £448 of ticket money and donations for their “Women in Music Tech” project. A surprise secret donation on the night gave all 4 projects a separate £2…
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Data Protection events in September
Community Works are holding free events to help groups get to grips with their data protection responsibilities under the new GDPR legislation. Coming up this month: Getting to Grips with GDPR, Thursday 13th September, 6-8pm, Community Base. A group discussion, led by Mary Darking from Brighton University GDPR and Volunteering, Thursday 27th September, 9.30-12.30, Brighthelm. A meeting of the Volunteer Coordinators’ Network, focusing on the impac…
Community Grants Drop-In Monday 10th September, 2-5pm
Want to make a difference in your community? Got an idea but not sure where to start? Already running a community group and need a helping hand? Join us and East Brighton Trust’s other partners for free advice and support. Community Grants Drop-In Monday 10th September, 2-5pm Whitehawk Library, Whitehawk Rd, BN2 5FL You’ll be able to : *Apply for a £500 small grant from East Brighton Trust *Find out about other local funding sources *Get advice a…
Free GDPR discussion group for community groups and organisations
Community Works are holding a series of discussion groups about data protection for community groups. Places for Brighton & Hove groups are now available at the two sessions in Worthing, coming up this month. Details: Thursday 12 July or Friday 20 July Worthing Town Hall, 6-8pm To book a place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/getting-to-grips-with-gdpr-worthing-tickets-46519973493 About the workshops: Many organisations still have questions about …
New funding source for young people’s projects
The #iwill Fund is a new government initiative which aims to increase overall participation of young people in meaningful social action from 40% to 60% by 2020, with a particular focus on deprived areas. In Sussex, it is being administered by Sussex Community Foundation and the next deadline is the same as for all Sussex Community Foundation grants: 14th September 2018. This fund has a separate application form and you can apply for up to £5,000 …