Grants available for: local charitable causes Size of grants given: No set limits, grants generally £50 – £1,000 No deadlines Aims of Fund Lions Clubs support charitable causes in their own area. Who can apply Local community groups and charities can apply for donations. How much and what can you apply for There are no set limits, but grants tend to range from £50 to £1,000. There are two local Lions Clubs: Brighton Rottingdean and Saltdean See t…
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A community group’s guide to radio and TV interviews
Tips about getting an interview on the radio or TV, and what to say once you’re there. Local radio stations are always looking for interesting local news, and it is relatively easy to get on the radio. You can advertise events, talk about your organisation’s work, ask for volunteers or get coverage of an event you are putting on. It can be harder to attract the attention of TV stations, but if you succeed you will reach a far wider audience. You …
Reporting to a funder
When you receive a small grant, the organisation that gives you the grant will usually ask you to send them some information at the end of the project. Some funders provide a form for you to fill in. Others just ask you to write a short report and send it to them. This information sheet is mainly focused on writing an evaluation report from scratch, but you may also find it useful when thinking about how to fill in an evaluation form. The Resourc…
Responsibilities of the Management Committee
A guide to the key responsibilities of an organisation’s management committee, trustees or other governing body. Every community organisation has a group of people which manages its affairs – a governing body. This is often called a management committee, although your group may use a different name, such as executive committee, board of trustees or steering group. A very small group may not have a separate committee and, in this case, its entire …
RouteMap
… Use this RouteMap to help you work out what legal structure is right for your not-for-profit group. Click ✅ Yes or ❌ No on each page to answer questions about your group. The map will lead you to possible legal structures for your organisation. Start here …
Running a crèche
Information for community groups about providing childcare at a one-off community event. Why have a crèche? Who will run your crèche? Where will your crèche be? Information about children in your care Toys and other equipment Food and drink First Aid Keeping children safe Informing Ofsted Running an ongoing crèche or playgroup Why have a crèche? Providing childcare is an important way to help parents and carers to access community events. Who wil…
The Secretary’s role
A quick overview of the main roles of officers, and a more detailed explanation of the role of the Secretary. Roles of officers The Chair is responsible for the smooth and fair running of the organisation. Their main job is to chair the meetings of the organisation. The Treasurer has overall responsibility for the organisation’s finances. Their main job is keeping financial records. The Secretary is responsible for keeping people informed about t…
Sport England Movement Fund
Grants available for: Not-for-profit organisations and statutory organisations delivering sport/physical activity projects Size of grants available: £300 – £15,000. Deadline: As of March 2024 this fund operates on a rolling basis, and they advise you apply at least 12 weeks before your group needs the money. Aims of Fund To use sport and physical activity as a means of bringing a community together and tackling inequalities. Specific priorities o…
First steps for new groups
… There are many different reasons why you may want to set up a group. It might be to organise activities for your community, run campaigns, or raise money. Whatever the reason, the idea of starting a group to do something you care about can be both exciting and daunting. Use this section to think through the first steps and start to get things moving. …