Grants available for: small groups in Sussex Size of grants given: most grants under £1000 Next deadline: 22 November 2024 Aims of Fund To make a significant difference to local community groups based in Sussex. They would like to fund groups for whom a small donation (under £1000) will make a big difference. Who can apply Small groups in Sussex. You do not need to be a registered charity. They do not fund religious, political or personal causes….
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Support with publicity and printing
At the Resource Centre we can help groups to produce publicity and stationery, and provide administrative support. We can offer this support to volunteer-run groups based in Brighton & Hove which are: Tenants’ or Residents’ Associations for Brighton & Hove City Council tenants and leaseholders, and/or Groups run by and for people living in an area of social housing, and/or Groups run by and for black and minority ethnic people, and/or Groups run …
Town-wide training for Tenants’ & Residents’ Associations
From time to time the Resource Centre runs town-wide training workshops for people active in Brighton & Hove City Council Tenants’ & Residents’ Associations (TRAs). This is part of our specific work with TRAs, funded by Brighton & Hove City Council. Targeted training Most of the work we do with TRAs is one-to-one, working directly with individual group members to help them build their skills and solve specific problems. By doing this work, we dev…
The Agenda
Quick and easy guide to preparing an agenda An agenda is simply a list of the things you want to discuss in your meeting. It is useful because: It helps you plan the meeting. It helps you to get through the business of the meeting efficiently. It helps people at the meeting follow what is going on. It gives people the opportunity to think about the meeting in advance. It is formally the chair’s job to prepare the agenda. However, in a lot of grou…
Safeguarding
Information for small community groups about safeguarding policies and practices This page includes: What is safeguarding? Who needs to think about safeguarding? Designated safeguarding leads Safeguarding policies and practices Sample policy: Safeguarding adults at risk Sample policy: Safeguarding children Useful resources What is safeguarding? Safeguarding means making sure your group is run in a way that actively prevents harm, harassment, bull…
National Lottery Reaching Communities England
Grants available for: Community organisations, charities and not-for-profit companies that serve communities in England Size of grant available: Over £20,000 Next deadline: No deadlines Aims of Fund To support communities with the things that are important to them, including mitigating the impact of the cost-of-living crisis. In particular, to support communities to thrive by: building strong relationships in and across communities improving the …
Organising online activities and events
Organising an activity or event online requires the same basic steps as an in-person event or activity. The keys to success are to be clear about what you are trying to achieve and to plan it well. This information sheet covers: Being clear about your objectives Choosing activities to meet your objectives Examples of types of activities: Online classes Small hobby groups or drop-ins Support groups Celebration events Information sharing sessions ‘…
Enjoolata Community Grants
Grants available for: registered charities, Community Interest Companies, and individuals funding non-profit projects in the BN postcode area Size of grants given: up to £5,000 Next deadline: expected to be January 2025 Aims of Fund To fund programmes in the BN postcode area that will be of public benefit, community focused, socially motivated or have a positive impact on the environment. They believe that lasting and meaningful change comes from…
Quick tasks for treasurers during the Covid-19 pandemic
We know that some small groups are finding it hard to keep up with their accounts at the moment: keeping the books may be low on the list of priorities when you’re adapting to meet the changing needs of your members and you may not be able to follow your group’s normal finance rules when you’re unable to meet each other in person. Don’t worry! A few quick tasks done as you go along will give you the information you need when you have time to sort…
Postcode Society Trust
Grants available for: Small groups and charities in the south of England Size of grants given: £500 – £2,500 (up to £25,000 for registered charities, CIC and community benefit societies) Deadline: Round 3: 26th August 9am to 2nd September 12 noon, 2024. Aims of Fund To support smaller charities and good causes in the south of England to make a difference to their community for the benefit of people and planet. Who can apply and how much can you a…