The Big Event

Scheduled for December 4th in Eastbourne. A celebration of community and voluntary action, helping to build stronger community organisations in East Sussex. Presentation of ChangeUp annual report, meet the SpeakUp reps, Launch of the new Community Support Portal http://www.askcasper.org.uk/ free networking lunch (bring along anything about your group to share).Workshops : (1)How do groups influence decisions at county level? Find out how SpeakUp links to other local community representation, get your voice heard! (2)What can I find on the CaSPer website and what sort of IT support is available for small groups and organisations? (3)What sort of help and support do groups need? Find out about funding advice, resources, training. Help plan ahead to ensure this is in place for you. Further details : speakup@southdownscvs.org.uk. Or fax back to 01273 483834 or ring 01273 483832
Big Event Flyer Dowloadable as Word Document

Hastings Area Based Grants Programme

Hastings Borough Council have produced detailed specifications of interventions that will be funded by the Area Based Grants, and are seeking expressions of interest from organisations that are capable of delivering these interventions. These include skills training, jobs brokerage and business support. The deadline for expressions of interest is 5pm on Friday 12 December 2008. Programme specifications (1.1 meg) , the expression of interest form and guidance notes can be downloaded from this website.

For further information contact Robert Mee, Regeneration Programme Manger, Hastings Borough Council on 01424 451797 or email Regeneration@hastings.gov.uk

Community Cohesion Consultation

Hastings Borough Council is carrying out a Community Cohesion Survey (until 14th December) and has published its community cohesion planned actions

Training – Finding the Funds

Tuesday 9 December 2008 (9.30am – 12.30pm) OR Wednesday 10 December 2008 (6.30pm – 9.30pm)
Do you want more ideas about how you can get funding for your group, or improve the success rate of your funding applications? Aimed at staff, volunteers or trustees of voluntary and community groups who are relatively new or who have little fundraising experience. Free for HVA members, and there will be a £10 charge for other voluntary and community organisations. More details on Finding the Funds flyer.