Planning and writing an equality and diversity policy for small volunteer-run community groups. An equality and diversity policy is simply a written agreement for your group about how you will avoid discriminating against people, and how you will create a safe and inclusive atmosphere for your members and service users. It will also help you to know how to manage a situation in which someone has been treated unfairly or disrespectfully within you…
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East Brighton Trust Fund
Grants available for: Community groups in East Brighton. Size of grants given: Up to £750 Next deadline: TBA Aims of Fund To support community groups in East Brighton. Who can apply Community groups and not-for-profit organisations which benefit people living in: Bates Estate, Higher Bevendean, Manor Farm, Moulsecoomb, Saunders Park, Bristol Estate, Craven Vale, Whitehawk How much and what can you apply for You can apply for up to £750 for any ev…
Constitutions
A step-by-step guide to writing a constitution for a small community group. A constitution is simply the aims and rules that your group will use. It’s a statement of what your group is going to do and how it is going to do it. It is important because: Without this written understanding people can easily find themselves at cross purposes and the jobs won’t get done It will serve as a reference, and help to resolve problems in times of controversy …
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BBC Children in Need Project Grants
Grants available for: projects supporting disadvantaged children and young people Size of grants: Up to £40,000 per year over 1-3 years (overall maximum £120,000) Next deadline: no deadlines Aims of Fund To create lasting, positive change across the UK for the children and young people who need it most. Who can apply Grants are given to not-for-profit organisations working with disadvantaged children and young people aged 18 years and under, livi…
Budgets for community groups
A small groups’ guide to preparing and using budgets What is a budget Preparing a budget Using your budget What is a budget? A budget tells the story, in money terms, of what your group’s plans are. A budget can be annual – a plan for all the costs over a year. It can also be specific to a particular event or project that you are planning. You need a budget in order to apply for a grant, because you have to tell the funder exactly what you need t…
Hiring equipment from the Resource Centre
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about our equipment hire service. Go to our Equipment section to browse our equipment or make a booking. Frequently Asked Questions How has the service changed since 2021? Who can use the equipment hire service? How do we book equipment? How much is the deposit and when do you need it? When can we pick up the equipment? When can we return it? Is your equipment insured? Do you provide risk assessments…
Bank accounts for community groups
Information for community groups about choosing a bank and opening an account. Most community groups need to have a bank account in the name of the group. It is important for keeping track of your group’s money and making sure it does not get mixed up with individuals’ money. You also need a bank account in order to apply for grants, and should have one if you are collecting donations or fees. How to open an account Choosing a bank Bank accounts …
Awards for All (National Lottery)
Grants available for: not-for-profit groups Size of grants given: £300 to £20,000 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 and supporting them as they seek to recover, rebuild and grow following the Covid-19 pandemic. Also to help communities celebrate the national events that are important to them – such as The Coronation, The Eurovi…