Grants available for: Local voluntary groups or registered charities with an annual income below £100,000. Size of grants given: £500 to £15,000 per year Deadlines: No deadlines; trustees meet 3 times a year to consider applications Aims of Fund The Allen Lane Foundation aims to fund work which: Will make a lasting difference to people’s lives rather than simply alleviating the symptoms or current problems; Is aimed at reducing isolation, stigma …
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AGM Checklist
Organising your Annual General Meeting What is the purpose of an AGM? To allow your members to hear reports from the Committee on the achievements and work of your group over the year. To elect the Committee for the next year. To make any changes to the constitution. Check your constitution for any regulations about your AGM For example: How often do you have to hold AGMs? How much notice are you required to give of the meeting? Who do you have t…
Sample risk assessments
We provide sample risk assessments for our Bouncy Castle, Smoothie Bike, Popcorn Machine and Candy Floss Machines. We suggest that you use these to give you ideas when carrying out your own risk assessment. Your risk assessment should be specific to your event and organisation. Bouncy Castle sample risk assessment (Word) Bouncy Castle sample risk assessment (PDF) Smoothie Bike sample risk assessment (Word) Candy Floss machine Sample Risk Assessme…
Licensing and regulations for events and fundraising activities
Information for community groups in Brighton & Hove about licensing and regulations for events and fundraising activities. Raffles Bingo, race nights & casino nights Music, films and other entertainment Alcohol Events on public land Food and drink Street collections Street closures Crèches, children’s activities and work with vulnerable adults Raffles Many small raffles don’t need to be registered. These are: Raffles run during the course of anot…
Public liability and employer’s liability
Information to help community groups decide if they need public liability and/or employer’s liability insurance. What is public liability? Do we need public liability insurance? What is employer’s liability? Do we need employer’s liability insurance? Should we carry out a risk assessment? More information What is public liability? When you organise an activity or event you have ‘public liability’. This means that your group could be responsible i…
Fundraising from local businesses
Tips to help community groups to attract donations from local businesses. Try your local businesses Try businesses that share your interests Use your connections Ask in person Put your request in writing Offer something in return Use established donation programmes Tell businesses how their donation was spent Sample letter Try your local businesses Small businesses, such as greengrocers or local convenience stores, may want to help improve their …
Getting outside help with raising money
All groups are welcome to drop in at the Resource Centre to ask a question, check our noticeboards and reference library or have a brief chat with our knowledgeable front desk staff. We maintain lists of useful funders, and an in-centre noticeboard dedicated to funding news for Brighton & Hove groups. We offer additional support to: Tenants’ or Residents’ Associations for Brighton & Hove City Council tenants and leaseholders, and/or Groups run by…
Support for Resource Centre Member Groups
The Resource Centre offers extra free support to our member groups. We can help member groups to create publicity, raise funds, keep good accounts and run a group effectively. Resource Centre membership is free and is open 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,…