For 2014, Skipton Building Society has allocated 161 donations of £500 to help fund development for grassroots organisations in communities. The idea behind Grassroots Giving campaign is to help community organisations, or groups, who only have access to limited funding from elsewhere. For this reason, registered charities will not be able to request funding via Grassroots Giving. To summarise, applications to support the following WILL NOT BE EL…
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Free professional photographs of your group in action
Syd Shelton is an appointed photographer for the One Planet City sustainability initiative. In association with this initiative he is producing one of 10 photographic exhibitions to be displayed in the City – his particular theme is Culture and Community. Syd is interested to hear from any groups or projects that are available across June to have their pictures taken for display in the Dome Café Bar later in the year. In particular he is interest…
Age UK briefing: Tuesday 17th June, 10am – 12noon
Are older people part of your client group? You can increase your confidence and knowledge around older people’s issues by joining the experts, Age UK, for a morning briefing at Whitehawk Inn. This session is for community gatekeepers, volunteers and professionals and will provide an introduction to a range of issues including retirement, staying active & independent and money & benefits, enabling you to provide accurate and up to date informatio…
FREE training: Supervising volunteers with disabilities and additional support needs
Better Futures, an accessible volunteering project with Brighton and Hove Impetus have an upcoming free training workshop on: Supervising Volunteers with Disabilities and Additional Support Needs Date: Thursday, 26 June 2014 from 10:00 to 16:30 Venue: Space for Change, 14 Windlesham Avenue, Brighton Please click below for further details and to book your free place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supervising-volunteers-with-disabilities-and-addit…
Online survey for groups on impact of welfare reform
Brighton and Hove City Council has commissioned the Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion (CESI) to review the impacts of welfare reform on Brighton and Hove. Community Works has a place on the steering group for this research. They are also running an online survey and would like the voluntary and community sector to respond. This survey aims to gather information from organisations that are engaging with residents who have been affected by c…
East Brighton Trust grants available
East Brighton Trust are a Community Interest Company based in Moulsecoomb who since 2008, have given out over £284,000 helping fund everything from school minibuses to local festivals, OAP trips, gardening groups, children’s playgroups and sports clubs. If you are involved in a group in Moulsecoomb, Bates Estate, Saunders Park, Manor Farm, Whitehawk or Higher Bevendean and could use a grant of up to £500 to purchase new materials or run an event …
East Brighton Communities First Funding
Communities First Funding is available to groups in the East Brighton ward. You can apply for £250-2,500. The total amount given will be around £16,000. The fund is aiming to: ▪ Support local projects that improve the quality of life for local people ▪ Make improvements to the environment and public safety. ▪ Promote good communications and information sharing across the ward ▪ Promote inclusiveness of communities of interest and those experienci…
2014 Resource Centre survey
… What do you think of us? We are asking all groups who use our services or website during July 2014 to fill in a short survey. It takes about 10 minutes. Knowing what groups think about our services really helps us to improve them and to raise funds to keep the Centre going. The survey is at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/resourcecentre2014. Thank you! …
Applying for grants workshop
Places available on Applying For Grants Workshop Want to find money for your artistic development, to put on an exhibition or run a creative group? Learn the basics of applying for grants and tips on where to look in this one day workshop. This workshop will cover what funders are looking for, points to cover in your application and a one to one consultation to discuss ideas you want to seek funding for. Fee: £7/£15 per workshop for individuals. …
Edge Fund open for applications
Edge Fund supports communities, campaign groups and activists struggling for social, economic and environmental justice, in particular we fund work that: Is run by and for people facing discrimination and injustice (due to their class, ability, gender, race, nationality, religion, sexuality, or other factors) who are actively working to challenge these injustices and to create just and healthy communities; AND/ OR Aims to create systemic change –…