Know My Neighbour is a citywide community project run by One Church Brighton, aimed at sparking social connections to create a better Brighton & Hove. This May is the launch of Brighton & Hove’s first Know My Neighbour week, starting Saturday 21st May. The Brighton-wide Know My Neighbour week will feature different initiatives running across the city to encourage neighbourly activities as a way of tackling social isolation. There will be an open …
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Working with Communities training course
This two day course is organised by the Trust for Developing Communities and Brighton & Hove City Council. The course gives an overview of different ways to work with communities and then supports participants to develop their own approach and test it out. So it would directly support any work with communities you are doing. The course is also a great opportunity to network with and learn from other people from different sectors in the city who a…
Training day on mental health and human rights
The British Institute of Human Rights is holding a learning event on June 23rd about human rights and mental health. The event is part of a project run by BIHR and partners which looks at how human rights can help ensure people using mental health/mental capacity services are treated with dignity and respect. The project is called ‘Care and Support: A Human Rights Approach to Advocacy’ (funded by the Department of Health). This learning event wil…
Funding for joint academic / community projects
Do you have a good idea for a community-university partnership project? Do your ideas involve working with communities, projects or academics local to University of Brighton campuses? Do you need some seed funding to kick-start co-working? Cupp seed funding aims to support the development of partnerships between academic staff and community organisations that will work together on a topic of mutual interest. This fund supports work across our cam…
FREE First Aid for babies and children course – spaces still available
Last few free places on First Aid for Babies and Children course at the Vallance Centre next Thursday 12th May. Please call the Community Learning team reception on 01273 810 210 to find out more information or book a place. ******* **************************************************************************** Free First Aid for Babies and Children – Central Hove Course date: Thursday 12 May Time: 10am-1.15pm (enrolments from 9.30am) Venue: Vallanc…
Multi-use venue on Lewes Road available for hire for free to community groups
ABOUT: The new FIELD building at Preston Barracks on Lewes Road, recently renovated after years of neglect, is now home to a number of resident innovators and makers who are developing their ideas and products in a shared space: www.fieldbtn.com The building also houses a spacious licenced Brewhouse Café, run by Old Tree Brewery, specialising in botanical drinks and sprouted and fermented food. The cafe and adjoining atrium can be hired free of c…
East Brighton Trust grants available via Sussex Community Foundation
East Brighton Trust offer small grants for community groups which benefit residents of East Brighton. In future these grants will be adminstered via Sussex Community Foundation. The application process has changed, but the grants are still available to groups in East Brighton. Your group can still apply for an East Brighton Trust grant, even if you have received a Sussex Community Foundation grant this year. For more information see our Favourite…
Refugee Week steering group
Sanctuary on Sea is hoping to set up a group to coordinate events in Brighton & Hove during Refugee Week, 18th to 26th June. The first meeting of the group will be held on Thursday 2nd June from 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm at Community Base. Anyone who is planning an event during Refugee Week, or interested in getting involved, is welcome to come to the meeting. The aim of the meeting is to discuss: What events are planned and how we can jointly publicise …
Free events listing on ESCIS
… ESCIS is the East Sussex Community Information Service, run by East Sussex Libraries Service. It now has an events section, as well as listing contact details for hundreds of local groups. If you have a community event coming up, it’s free to add it to the events listing. To find out more about ESCIS and how to add your organisation’s details, see their handy About ESCIS page or contact Vicki Holland on [email protected] …
Cllr Emma Daniel’s surgery for voluntary and community groups
Cllr Emma Daniel is the chair of the council’s Neighbourhood, Communities and Equalities Committee. Her next Voluntary and Community Sector surgery is 12th July, running from the Community Works office on Queens Road. This is a chance for community groups in the city to discuss their concerns and priorities with Cllr Daniel. To book an appointment to discuss issues important to your organisation/city priorities from your perspective, please conta…