Community Works is running another Finance for Small Groups training course on 23 and 30 November 2016. Please note this course takes place on 2 successive Wednesdays and you need to attend on BOTH days. Course length: 2 x sessions over 2 days Date: 23 and 30 November 2016 Time: 9.30am-1.30pm Venue: The Bridge Community Education Centre, Lucraft Road, Brighton. Trainer: Steve Early Who is this course for? This two half-day course is aimed at anyo…
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Transport survey
Does your group include people aged over 50 who live in Brighton & Hove? A network of local voluntary organisations is researching older people’s transport needs in order to shape and develop solutions to local transport problems. The results will also be used to inform the way that the Brighton & Hove Clinical Commissioning Group, commission community transport in the city. They’ve devised a short questionnaire to help them understand and eviden…
Free Governance Surgery
Community Works free governance surgery, at Komedia on Tuesday 8 November , 5.00-6.45pm. This is a great opportunity to access free advice on any aspect of the governance of your organisation. Experts brought together by Community Works can help with a range of areas including: Employment Finance Charity Law Governance Volunteer Management Places are limited, so make sure you book your slot in advance. For more information, and to book, please vi…
A place to meet
… Pelican on Portland Road has rooms available for group meetings and events. No hire fee if people buy a drink. Check them out at http://pelicanonportland.co.uk/venue-hire …
Brighton Soup: how to submit your project (deadline 9th November)
Brighton Soup have announced that they are now open to submissions for their next funding event @ Community Base on Dec 2nd. If you’re interested, here’s what you need to know; You don’t’ have to be an organisation or charity to apply, it can just be you You don’t need formal plans or projections, just an idea Your project has to benefit the people of Brighton & Hove City in a charitable way You get help, support and training on how to present yo…
Survey results 2016
We are grateful to everyone who took the time to respond to our 2016 survey in the summer. Once again, the results show that overall, our users think we’re doing a great job, which is always lovely to hear. 97% of our users were very satisfied with the service they received. The remaining 3% were satisfied. 100% of respondents agree that the Resource Centre makes life easier for their group. For most of our user groups, we are the only support ag…
Trans awareness training
Community Works are holding Trans Awareness Training. Thursday 20 October, 9.30am- 2.00pm, Conference room, Community Base This half day course is aimed at anyone who wants to broaden their understanding of issues faced by transgender, transsexual and other gender-different people. The session is based around interactive exercises, encouraging participants to get involved in thinking through what trans means and ways to achieve equality and inclu…
Postcode Local Trust – Deadline 30th September 2016
… Postcode Local Trust is currently inviting applications that encourage lasting benefits by bringing people together to improve local ecology and habitats, encourage bio-diversity and benefit the wider environment. Organisations must complete an Online Application Form, which is only available through the website www.postcodelocaltrust.org.uk until the closing date of Friday September 30th at 5pm. For more information see Postcode Local Trust …
Governance Network 29th September
Date: Thursday 29 September 2016 Time: 6.00-8.00pm Venue: Lagoon Room, BMECP Centre, 10 Fleet Street, Brighton BN1 4ZE This third meeting of the Community Works Governance Network is aimed at any trustee or management committee member who is interested in the subject of raising funds through individual donations. Members of the governance network have highlighted HR as a key learning point that they would like to come together around. Delivered b…
Brighton City Lab
“Connect, Collaborate, and Innovate to make a better Brighton” Brighton City Lab is a free, community-led collaboration session. The idea is to build on the work already taking place in the city to make Brighton better. Be Inspired: Learn from the many initiatives happening in the city. Connect and Collaborate: Share ideas, resources and support. Feed into the fairness commission: The Fairness Commission is an independent body set up by the counc…