A simple guide to risk assessment for community groups. Whatever your group does, from organising a street party to running a community building, you have a responsibility to do what you can to make sure people don’t get hurt. Doing a risk assessment can help with this. What is a risk assessment? Common sense risk assessing More formal risk assessing Will it stop us from being able to do anything? Why write it down? What is something happens that…
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Trust House Charitable Foundation Small Grants
Grants available for: Small charities and not-for-profit organisations with incomes under £250,000, working in rural areas or areas of urban deprivation. Size of grants given: £2,000-£10,000 for one year. Deadlines: No deadlines. Aims of Fund To fund community support work which addresses the challenges of local communities in areas of extreme deprivation. They have a preference for front line organisations working directly with people in need. W…
Managing money at an event
Tips to help keep track of your group’s cash when you’re running an event or stall Running an event such as a summer fair, jumble sale or fundraising gig will often involve lots of different tasks and volunteers. There may be several people handling cash for different parts of the event for example taking entry fees, selling refreshments, running the raffle or organising performers and equipment. It’s good to have a system in place so that volunt…
Health and safety for community groups
An introduction to health and safety for community groups run by volunteers. This information is for organisations that don’t have any employees or control any premises. It includes tips and ideas for keeping people well and safe at your events and activities, information on how and why to write a health and safety policy, and some sample policies. This sheet includes: Real health and safety for small groups Health and Safety policies and Risk As…
Hilden Grants for Children’s Summer Activities
Grants available for: Community-run summer outdoor activities for children Size of grants given: £1,500 Next deadline: Tbc (will be late spring 2025) Aims of Fund To support summer outdoor, nature-based activities for children and young people – particularly those from disadvantaged communities and/or those who have disabilities. Who can apply Community organisations who are members of Social Farms & Gardens, an umbrella group for community garde…
Edge Fund
Grants available for: unfunded grassroots communities, campaign groups and activists struggling for social, economic and environmental justice. Size of grants given: Up to £1,000 Next deadline: 13th September 2024 Aims of Fund Edge Fund supports those taking action for a just, equitable and sustainable world. They fund work that challenges abuses of power and aims to bring an end to the systems that cause injustice. Who can apply Grassroots commu…
Pebble Trust
Grants available for: Organisations in Brighton and Hove Size of grants given: Most grants are for £500-£5,000 Next deadline: 25th October 2024 Aims of Fund To improve quality of life for residents of Brighton and Hove. Who can apply Not for profit organisations in Brighton and Hove, especially local organisations involved in community work, education, care and the arts. How much and what can you apply for Most grants are for £500-£5,000 To get a…
Roles of Officers
This information sheet provides some guidance to the jobs generally taken on by the Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. This information is also available in Arabic. In small, fairly informal groups you don’t need to stick to rigid rules about official roles. A lot of the work can be shared out amongst the committee as a whole – the more people who are actively involved, the better. The important thing is that everyone knows what they have taken on, …
Rotary Club of Brighton
Grants available for: charitable causes in Brighton and Hove and surrounding areas, and internationally Size of grants given: any size, but generally £100-250 No deadlines Aims of Fund To serve the community by offering financial support and/or skills and experience Who can apply Any registered charity. Grants are also sometimes given to individuals in exceptional circumstances. How much and what can you apply for Donations are made on a discreti…