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…
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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…
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 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…
Grassroots Giving fund for small community groups
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…
Deadline announced for Summer Pride grants 2014
… Applications are now open for this year’s Summer Pride grants. The deadline is 27th June, with decisions expected in early July. …
Fundraising training event – free for small charities
The FSI is organising a two day training event, which is free for small charities, covering useful fundraising skills and techniques. Venue Bridge Community Centre, Lucraft Road, Moulsecoomb, Brighton BN2 4PN Date 17th & 18th September 2014 (attend one day or both) Time 9.30am-4.30pm (registration from 9.15am) Cost The training and all delegate materials are free of charge to FSI Small Charity Members and Associate Members. However we ask for a s…
FREE digital inclusion courses, workshops and drop-ins at Whitehawk Inn
Whitehawk Inn has a new suite of FREE digital inclusion courses, workshops and drop-ins, aiming to help our communities become more confident and capable using online services and technologies. The Gadget Surgery is entirely drop in whilst all other training should be booked in advance. Residents should contact Whitehawk Inn on 01273 682 222 to book an enrolment. Gadget Surgery Baffled by your gadget? Frustrated by your phone? Confused by your co…
FREE computer courses at BUCFP
… FREE COURSES at Brighton Unemployed Centre Families Project: Thursday 29th May – Microsoft Access Monday 16th June – Microsoft Word Tuesday 17th June – Introduction to Blogging Wednesday 18th June – Social Media Monday & Tuesday 7th & 8th July – Computing for Beginners www.facebook.com/bucfp1 …
Community Health Fund (Sussex Community Foundation) – DEADLINE APPROACHING
More info about Sussex Community Foundation. Does your group help to address a health issue? Do you have an idea for a healthy project or activity? Would you like help to develop your group if you are just starting out? The Community Health Fund aims to support and fund small community groups (annual income below £35,000) based in Brighton or Hove, addressing a particular health issue or wanting to run a health related activity. We are keen to re…