The Woodland Trust have 4000 free tree packs to give away to school, community and youth groups this autumn. Bring your community together to do something good for your neighbourhood by applying* before 13 September 2013 for the chance to receive a free tree pack to plant in November 2013. Each pack is worth £30, £105 or £420. All you need to do is find a suitable site and supply the volunteer planters and tree protection. For more information se…
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Comic Relief Local Communities fund now open!
… The deadline is 11th October 2013. For more information, check our information page on this funder: Comic Relief Local Communities …
Bouncy Castle available 15th – 18th August
… Are you having an event on the weekend of 16th/17th/18th August? Our Bouncy Castle booking for that weekend has just been cancelled. If you’re interested in booking it let us know. Details of the bouncy castle are at: https://www.resourcecentre.org.uk/equipment/bouncy-castle/ …
New fund for groups in sussex supporting children and young people
… Sussex Community Foundation have a new fund available for groups in Sussex supporting children and young people to reach their full potential. Grants of up to £25,000 are available. For more information see: http://www.sussexgiving.org.uk/home/ Deadline is 27 September. (Please note this is earlier than SCF next Round 3 deadline date) …
Brighton Community Base launches new website
Community Base have launched a new website, redesigned to make the site easier to use when searching for volunteer posts, jobs, services and venues in the Brighton and Hove area. Local organisations can now advertise their services and volunteer opportunities directly on the site, making it a valuable resource for the community. The site will also soon feature an events calendar to promote the wide range of events happening at the centre. Olivia …
Google for Non-profits – free advertising, access to Google Apps, online support & resources for registered charities
Funding Central’s news article states: “Once charities sign up they will receive up to $10,000 (approximately £6,647) a month in advertising credit on Google AdWords to promote their causes and reach potential donors. They will gain free access to the online communication and collaboration suite Google Apps to help cut IT costs and improve communications. Charities will also have access to premium features within YouTube and Google Earth Outreach…
New thermal catering-style flasks for hire at the Resource Centre
… Thanks to funding from the Robin Hood pub, we now have two 3.7 litre thermal flasks for hire at £2.60 each. We hope that these will be useful for community groups who are organising meetings or events, and want to serve ready-made hot or cold drinks. To book, go to the equipment page here: thermal flasks, or give us a ring on 01273 606160. Coming soon: additional folding tables for hire! …
Money in Mind project still going strong
The latest update on the Money in Mind project shows that 285 small groups have been helped to manage their finances better since the project started in October 2009. Money in Mind offers free one-to-one support to any small community group in Brighton & Hove, as well as a range of information sheets and two downloadable accounts systems, designed specifically to meet the needs of small groups. The project also offers a free examination of accoun…
CVSF Briefing Sessions – Charity Finance for Trustee Boards
Are you a trustee? Do you fully understand the financial information that you are given? Do you know your responsibilities with regard to finance? Community and Voluntary Sector Forum, in conjunction with the Corporate Partnerships Project at Skills Exchange, is running a briefing session on Charity Finances for Trustee Boards. The session aims to give trustees a basic understanding of how charity finances should be run so that they can feel conf…
Engaging with Gypsies & Travellers Training: 23rd September
This is a half day course for workers and volunteers in voluntary sector organisations wanting to engage or work more effectively with Gypsies and Travellers. Takeaway resources and handouts provided. Learning outcomes: An overview on Gypsy & Traveller issues and the Brighton & Hove picture. Barriers to engagement and how to overcome them. Best practice models of engagement and real life examples. Date and venue: Mon 23rd September in the confere…