Are your management committee in need of some support in how to make sense and better use of the management accounts? CVSF has arranged an evening training course on Charity finances for trustees Tuesday 17th September 2013, 6pm – 8pm The aim is to give trustees a basic understanding of how charity finances should be run so that they can feel confident in their role as a trustee. Points that will be covered: Review of charity accounts. What the d…
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Gannett Foundation open for applications
Registered charities that “make a lasting difference to communities” within the circulation/production area of the 300 Newsquest titles may be eligible to apply for grants of between £5,000 and £10,000. The funding is intended to support one-off local activities or capital items that benefit a large number of local residents. The Argus is one of their newspapers, so this fund is open to groups in Brighton and Hove. The Foundation is looking for p…
Training course: Writing skills for funding bids
… Thursday 19th September, 6:30 –8:30pm, BMECP Lagoon Room, Brighton This evening briefing is for people who have some experience of fundraising who wish to develop their writing skills and improve their success rate. The session will explore the principles of good bid writing and will complement the Bid Writing for Commissioning course. To book a place, email [email protected] or phone 01273 810 230. …
CVSF Small Community Groups Network
… The next meeting of CVSF’s Small Community Groups Network is on Thursday 5th September, 10.30am – 1pm, Community Base For more information contact Lisa Mytton: [email protected] or 01273 810237. …
Free workshops for social enterprises and charities (from Brighton and Hove Chamber of Commerce)
Money matters for social enterprises Aimed at social enterprises in their early stages or those coming to the end of their funding and looking at becoming self-financing. Many social enterprises need to act like businesses if they are to become financially sustainable. Feel more confident managing finances as a business to ensure success and longevity. Suitable for those with or without experience of managing finances. The aim of this workshop is…
Communities First Funding Deadline – East Brighton
… Up to £2,500 is available for community groups in East Brighton from Communities First. Applications must be received by 31st January. For more information about this round of grants go to http://www.dueeast.org.uk/how-to-apply-2014.html For information about Communities First funding in general look at our Favourite Funder page Communities First. …
4 new folding tables for hire
… Due to popular demand, we have added four new folding tables to our collection. These are slightly shorter, to make them easier to transport in cars. To book, call us on 01273 606160, or for a full description, you can look at the equipment page. We are grateful to the Robin Hood pub for funding this new equipment. …
Community Learning Courses: First Aid for babies and children
First Aid for Babies and Children – Central Brighton This is a two week course. There is no crèche facility. Dates: Wednesday 14 & 21 May Time: 1- 3pm Venue: Brighton Town Hall. Bartholomew Square. BN1 1JA Tutor: Agnes Munday First Aid for Babies and Children – Central Hove This is a two week course. There is no crèche facility. Dates: Wednesday 4 & 11 June Time: 1- 3pm Venue: Hove Town Hall. Norton Rd, Hove BN3 4AH Tutor: Agnes Munday You will f…
Training with Brighton & Hove Community Works
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…
New Resource Centre information sheet: Health and safety for community groups
… We have published a new information sheet to help community groups with health and safety. Health and safety for community groups includes practical steps small groups can take to improve health and safety, plus sample policies. This is currently only available online, but a paper and PDF version will be published later this year. …