Finance

This section includes useful information about finance. Fundraising is in a separate section. Do you need to take card payments for activities/events at your centre? The Resource Centre have put together some hints and tips which may smooth your way towards getting this set up. Their information page can be found here Taking card payments … Read more

Statistics

Do you need statistics to support funding bids? Do you need statistics to help you plan new projects for your local community? Do you want to know more about crime in your area? Or do you just like statistics because they help you know a little bit more about your city and your local patch? … Read more

Information for hirers

When people hire your building, or rooms within it, you’ll need to give them some information. The type of information they need may depend on lots of things – for example whether they’re hiring the whole building or just part of it, any equipment involved, the way they’re using the space, and whether there will … Read more

First Aid

This section includes resources which were provided by our trainer following a half-day CPR and Defibrillator training session. They include information which would normally be covered in a full one-day First Aid training course. Resuscitation Council – Chain of Survival sms-text-leaflet First aid powepoint Allergic reactions Asthma Croup Epiglottitis Epilepsy Febrile convulsions Heat Exhaustion Hypoglycaemia … Read more

Policies and Procedures

This page contains links to policies and procedures which are in use somewhere within our network and which may be of use to others. Please remember that these are only examples, they may not reflect up-to-date legislation and they will probably need adapting for use elsewhere. Staff and Volunteer policies KCA Annual Leave Flexible Working … Read more

Accessibility

Access Audits Access Audits have been offered by Possability People in the past. This service was provided by service users so may depend on current availability of individuals to carry out the audit. Contact Possability People at 01273 894040 or hello@possabilitypeople.org.uk Access Audits are also offered by Brighton Able. Contact : Brighton Able 36 Argyle … Read more

Fire Procedures

Government guidance on Fire Safety Risk Assessment for community buildings can be found here Fire Safety Risk Assessment A useful checklist can be found on the East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service website here Fire Assessment Checklist

Health & Safety

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) website has lots of useful information and guidance on the legislation which affects your building, and some hints and tips on how to ensure you’re meeting your obligations. For more guidance on Health and Safety with a handy checklist Information and video describing how to approach a visit by … Read more

IT Support

For IT support and advice on equipment please contact SCIP or call them on 01273 234049. SCIP offer ad-hoc advice over the telephone or in person and can often sort out your problems in a few minutes. They also offer maintenance contract. Software If you are a registered charity you can obtain low cost or … Read more