Funding advice and support from your local council

• West Sussex County Council –Funding for voluntary and community organisations
• East Sussex County Council – Funding or email external funding 
• Brighton and Hove City Council – Grants to Community and Voluntary Organisations

Your local VCSE Infrastructure Organisation

Local charities and community groups can get help to find further funding by contacting their local VCSE Infrastructure Organisation, often referred to as Voluntary Action organisation. Details of your local Voluntary Action are given below.

Please also see the following websites for further information:

• Charity Commission
• NCVO (The National Council for Voluntary Organisations)

Mentoring Opportunities

Charity Mentors Sussex is an established charity providing focused 121 mentoring for leaders or managers within the Third Sector across the county. Whether you run a charity, community group or a CIC, help is at hand to support you with the strategic challenges within your organisation. A simple one-page application followed by a short online interview is all that’s needed to get you started on your mentoring journey.

For more information and an application for this free of charge service, simply visit the Charity Mentors website.

Community Works also offers a programme for groups in Brighton and Hove, aimed at leaders and emerging leaders across the voluntary and community sector. Their programme matches those in organisations in Brighton, Hove, Adur or Worthing with experienced volunteer mentors who provide one-to-one support. After the matching process, which sees the pairing up of mentees and mentors who have complimentary interests, pairs meet once a month for six months.

The next cohort will be invited to apply towards the end of the year, so please keep an eye on their website for more information.