On the 26th February, The Brighton and Hove Community Buildings Network (CBN) supported by The Trust for Developing Communities hosted an event in the Conference Room at Community Base, Brighton. With over 30 people in attendance, it was an opportunity to network and learn from others running and supporting community buildings in Brighton and Hove … Read more
Here are some of the resources available to community building network members and those who support our community buildings. In collaboration with The Trust for Developing Communities (TDC), CBN has developed a health check document which has been used with a number of community buildings to identify issues, challenges and areas of support for community … Read more
Community Building Information and Networking Event 26th February 2019 The Conference Room, Community Base, Queens Road, Brighton. As well as the opportunity to network and meet the CBN committee there will be sessions on; The opportunities around the new Third Sector commission and a ‘live’ fundraising session. Making young people welcome in community buildings. Looking at the common challenges faced … Read more
Brighton Energy Coop’s Community Fund is now open for applications! This year applications for grants of up to £3,500 are now open for any organisation in the BN postcode area until 30th November 2018. The Winner will be announced before Christmas for projects to be up and running by March 2019. The aim of the … Read more
At the last CBN meeting in August we were very happy to welcome Jonathan Best from Brighton and Hove City Council who came to talk about all things funding related. Jonathan outlined the processes for applying for the The Communities Fund, which offers support to local community groups, voluntary organisations & not-for-profit social enterprise – … Read more
Do you manage a community building in Brighton and Hove? Would you like some support in setting priorities? Do you want some advice about how to meet your aims? We’re offering supportive health checks for Network members to review strengths and weaknesses, identify priorities and develop a mini-action plan. There are a limited number of … Read more
We’re delighted to have recently received funding from the Brighton & Hove City Council’s collaboration fund to support our work with community buildings across the city. The project is in partnership with TDC who have been working with us for the past couple of years. They support over 150 community groups to find funding and … Read more
At the last CBN meeting in May we were very happy to welcome Fire Safety Inspector Lena Hughes from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, who talked through various aspects of fire safety in relation to community buildings. She answered the many attendees questions about their fire safety concerns Those present were particularly interested in … Read more
After a year of working together with Brighton Festival and Brighton People’s Theatre, the Community Steering Committees of East Brighton & Hangleton are proud to bring back Your Place for a second year in Hangleton Community Centre / Hangleton Park and The Manor Gym, following its wonderful success in 2017.
The Community Buildings Network is meeting again on Tuesday 14th August 2.30pm at Cornerstone Community Centre, Church Road, Hove. There will be a guest speaker, details of which will be announced here. Please come along and share your knowledge, experience and concerns with the group. For more information please e-mail Ann Tizzard Meeting dates … Read more