Members Newsletter Brighton & Hove, September 2023

Hello,

Welcome to our September newsletter. It's a bumper issue with the usual news, events and funding.

This month we focus on sustainability and the environment because there are so many good things happening locally to reduce carbon emissions in the city.

Read on to find out what our local communities are doing to help people with their energy costs, keep unwanted stuff out of landfill and make fashion more sustainable.

Also, our AGM will be on the morning of Thursday 30 November at Southwick Community Centre so please save the date.

Last but not least, 'shanah tova' to all of you who are celebrating Rosh Hashana this weekend!

Best wishes,
The Community Works team

Welcome to our new members!

Upcoming Community Works events

Presenting with Confidence

Date & Time: 26 September, 9.30am to 1.30pm
Venue: Friends Meeting House, Brighton
Cost: £0 to £25

Would you like the confidence to promote your group? Learn to communicate in a way that impacts emotions and engages your audience.

Book now

Health and Social Care Network

Date & Time: 26 September, 10.00am to 12.00pm
Venue: Community Base
Cost: FREE

Connect and share with other groups working in health and social care. Find out the new structures of the health and care system, get the chance to talk to your elected Health and Wellbeing Reps and network with peers.

Book now

Legal structures for community groups

Date & Time: 28 September, 2.00 to 3.30pm
Venue: Online
Cost: £0 to £25

Learn more about the different structures, the pros and cons of each and key issues to consider when deciding which one might be best for your organisation.

Book now

Introduction to volunteer management

Date & Time: 13 October, 10.00am to 4.30pm
Venue: Shoreham Centre
Cost: £0 to £130

Whether you are new to volunteer management or want to refresh your knowledge, this training is for anyone who supports, manages and recruits volunteers.

Book now

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The Future of Volunteering event

17 October from 10.00am to 12.00pm. Join us and help to plan the future of volunteering in the city. For anyone involved in volunteering, especially volunteers. This is an opportunity to hear about the work that's already been done, to learn from people involved in volunteering, and to start to build our plan. And you can stay for lunch. FREE

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Member spotlight

Freegle Free Shop - every week at the Open Market

The Freegle FREE SHOP allows you to bring unwanted stuff and/or take away new-to-you
things for free.

Making reuse easy and fun helps to reduce waste, consumption and pollution - all good things to do in our quest to cut carbon emissions.

Over 600 people come to the Free Shop and around half a tonne of donations are received and given
away every week.

The Free Shop is hosted by Cat Fletcher, our very own Community Works Environment Rep.

It is on every Friday and Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm at “Planet Brighton” in The Open Market.

Find out more

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Advertise with the Volunteer Centre

Have you got vacancies for volunteer roles? We have hundreds of people waiting to volunteer. Take a look at our platform or get in touch by email volunteercentre@communityworks.org.uk or calling 01273 234826

Looking for volunteers

Sector news

Ask the Experts

Do you work with people living with multiple long-term health conditions? Possability People can connect them to NHS staff to say what they need from local health services.

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Fundraising Code to change

The Fundraising Regulator wants your views on the Code to ensure it remains effective and relevant for the future.

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Time Well Spent Report 2023

NCVO research on volunteers and their experience is out now. Could paying your volunteers' expenses be the key to diversifying your team?

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New Council Plan

Brighton & Hove City Council has published its Plan for 2023 – 2027, setting out it vision and priorities. There are four outcomes that the Council will be working towards over the next few years. Includes useful census data graphics.

Read more

Draft Cost of Living Plan

The cost of living crisis is affecting most people in our city, but has disproportionately impacted certain groups who are more likely to need emergency support. Have your say on the Council's draft plan by 31 October.

Read more

Fuel Poverty support

Winter is coming. Practical and financial support from Citizens Advice, BHESCo and Money Advice Plus to keep people warm this winter. Includes benefits advice and home visits to install simple energy saving devices.

More details

'He took every penny'

The realities of economic abuse and how it is treated by the Police and criminal courts is revealed in a new report by Surviving Economic Abuse 'Seen yet Sidelined'.

Read more

New Commissioning Framework

The Sussex VCSE Leaders Alliance are developing a new Commissioning Framework that will help shape the way VCSE services are commissioned by the NHS and local authorities.

The aim is to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities for the population of Sussex. To find out more sign up to the VCSE intranet.

Join the VCSE intranet

Funding opportunities

Suicide Prevention Fund

The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a Suicide Prevention grant to fund suicide prevention activities.

Deadline 1 October

Learn more

Safer in Sussex Community Fund

Up to £5,000 for community groups that help reduce or prevent crime in Sussex.

Deadline Friday 6 October

Learn more

Cost of Living Fund

Between £10,000 and £75,000 for frontline organisations running critical services in communities.

Deadline Monday 16 October

Learn more

We have many more funders listed on our website. Follow the link below...

More funders

Sector events

Sustainable Fashion Week

Date & Time: 25 September to 1 October
Venue: Brighton Dome
Cost: Free event

Brighton Peace and Environment Centre have teamed up with Sew Fabulous to revolutionise the way we perceive and engage with fashion. This eco-chic extravaganza includes a marketplace, catwalks, panel discussions and interactive workshops.

Learn more

Tarnerfest this weekend

Date & Time: 16 September 2.00 to 7.00pm
Venue: Tarner Park, Sussex Street
Cost: Free event

A youth-led festival of live music and dance performances, workshops, arts & crafts, animals, food, drink, games and much more.

Book now

Tell us what you think

If there’s anything you want to ask us or tell us, whether it’s a suggestion about our newsletter, our website, a complaint, or a compliment, drop us a line at
newsletter@communityworks.org.uk or call 01273 234023.

Get in touch

Brighton & Hove office
Community Works
Community Base
113 Queens Road
Brighton BN1 3XG

E: info@communityworks.org.uk
T: 01273 234023

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