Network Members

Active Student works with students at the University of Brighton to find them rewarding, safe and supported volunteering opportunities within the local community. Active Student supports volunteers throughout their volunteering experience.

Enriching the lives of children and young people, in particular those from disadvantaged backgrounds, through outdoor adventure and education events run by previously unemployed adults and young people.

Seeks to improve the quality of life of all older people in the City, by providing support services, identifying unmet need, campaigning and promoting the empowerment of older people and the enjoyment of later life.

Albion in the Community the charitable arm of Brighton & Hove FC, delivers a variety of social initiatives, including disability, education, health, social inclusion & sport related programmes targeting crime prevention, education, health & employment.

A project for young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or unsure of their sexuality. We run a weekly drop-in and offer one-to-one support and training/workshops around LGBT issues.

Amaze gives information, advice and support to parents of children with special needs and disabilities in Brighton & Hove. We work to empower parents to help their children live fully socially included lives. Helpline: 01273 772289

Offers professional affordable counselling and group work for all in the community seeking support or an opportunity to explore relevant life issues. No charge initial assesment session. We also run professional training days.

Lectures on archaeology and local history, excavations and other fieldwork. Objectives: promoting study and ensuring proper recording and preservation of local antiquities and relics.

We provide a healthier, more sustainable & local food system for the city. We deliver cookery, growing + healthy weight programmes.

BHIMS trains vounteers in community mediation skills to deliver mediation to the neighbours, community members, young people and their families, and people in the workplace, to resolve conflict and disputes they are experiencing.

We are a volunteer Muslim women's group in Brighton and Hove. We have different get together activities, a mother and toddler group, we aim to contribute & organise activities primarily for Muslim women & children and secondly for the wider community.

We are a council of older people directly elected by citizens over 60 in Brighton & Hove. Our aim is to represent and further the interests of older people in association with the City Council and other organisations.

Speak Out is an advocacy scheme which supports adults with learning disabilities to have their say and be heard. We provide one to one advocacy and have a network of speaking up groups.

Belly dancing group for all (16+) based in Whitehawk area. Available for performances at community events. Have meetings, workshops and put on annual show. Open to all Brighton and Hove.

Supporting homeless and vulnerably housed people in Brighton and Hove through a variety of services.

Provides supported accommodation to adult Mental Health Service users, who would otherwise be homeless or inadequately housed. The service has 6 houses (Aymer Rd, Davigdor Rd, Carlisle Rd, Dorset Gardens, Bellevue Gardens, Chelwood Close). 53 clients.

BMECP works with diverse BME community organisations providing capacity building support and enabling access to services, community development, research, advice, information, multi-agency partnerships in service delivery, multipurpose resource centre.

Young people's project providing activities and support for Black and Minority Ethnic young people aged 11 to 25.

A network of locals exchanging goods, skills or services by trading in 6 Brights per hour: its barter without finding an exact match. Everyone has something to offer.

The Foyer provides quality accommodation, support and activities to maximise young people's potential and help move them towards independent living.

Tues 10.30 -12.30, Hanover Community Centre, Southover Street. Support and information to all breastfeeding mothers in Brighton and Hove. A chance to meet other breastfeeding mothers of similar ages. A library service is also available.

Brighton's annual Carnival, organised by and for the people of Brighton and Hove, bringing together artists, musicians and residents in wild, colourful and noisy celebration on the streets.

Provides a network of housing related services through a number of interlinked projects. These include a registered housing association, a day centre for homeless and inadequately housed people and a housing and legal advice centre.

A group of persons, of all ages and from all walks of life, who are dedicated to improving the quality of life for many people less fortunate than themselves. Our motto "we serve" sums up the aims of Lions worldwide.

We work with and on behalf of all residents groups within Brunswick & Regency.

Care Co-ops offers a range of services to learning disabled adults, adults with mental health support needs and adults returning to the labour market. We offer advice regarding work and learning, skills and community support.

Works to support anyone caring for a partner, relative or friend, providing services & support to help them cope with their situation & organising activities as a respite from their caring role. We also campaign to raise awareness of carers.

We are a community building which serves the Preston Circus area and a venue which we hire out to a range of organisations and events. We are the base for Circus Preschool, Alternatives (pregnancy counselling) and City Gate Church.

A church focused on reaching out to the local community. Projects include: supporting homeless and those in crisis (Crossover), schools work, a parent and toddler group (Sunbeams), a Pre-school (The Ark), youth groups, an over 50's lunchclub (Meet to Eat)

A sexual health and HIV prevention project targeting individuals, groups from black African and Caribbean communities living in West Sussex and Brighton and Hove, promoting community ownership and accountability for better sexual health.

Provision of accessible, safe and affordable transport to community groups, voluntary sector organisations and individuals with mobility difficulties.

Provides opportunities and a safe place for young people aged 7-25 by running club nights, out of school activities and daytime training programmes.

Daybreak provides Family Group Conferences which bring together families and service providers. It enables families to make plans for the health and well being of their children. Referrals come from CYPT.

Extratime provides inclusive out of school play and leisure opportunities for children and young people between the ages of 5 & 19 years old with disabilities at five venues in the City. Extratime also offers a training, outreach and consultancy service.

Provide additional equipment and services for patients in hospitals and community healthcare facilities in Brighton and Hove and Newhaven.

Provides continued therapy following stroke in a social club setting. A mini-bus and driver can be hired subject to availability.

FN! provides furniture and other household effects at low cost to those who need them. All welcome. FN! also provides accredited and informal training to all unemployed and socially excluded groups.

Charity providing affordable costume hire as well as related resources and information to community/youth groups and projects, schools and colleges, fringe arts. Costume hire from £3 an outfit per week.

We are a not for profit company that aims to reduce the impact of suicide on our community. We deliver suicide intervention skills training (ASIST) and mental health awareness and skills training.

Hindu festivals i.e. Holi In March, Navratri in October, 11 day festival Diwali. Do trips 3-4 times a year. Have different events in the Hindu Temple, Portslade.

1) Community Development Work 2) Youth work (e.g. weekly street work, sexual health clinic, community projects, holiday activities) 3) The operation of the H&K Information Technology (HaKIT) programme providing free & low cost IT training.

To provide services for people affected by an acquired brain injury: day centre (includes secondary rehabilitation), outreach service, support groups, community support worker, advice, guidance and literature.

Promotes a healthy and social lifestyle to the community through the practice and competition of table tennis for all ages, genders and abilities.

We publish a bimonthly newsletter in Hollingdean to share information about local and citywide activities. Our ethos is to break down social isolation and build a sense of community by bringing together news on local events and groups.

A collective of holistic therapists and individuals interested in all aspects of health and well being promotion through self help and shared support approaches offering workshops, low cost clinics, local events.

One stop drop in sessions three times a week providing general support, advice and guidance to young people aged 13-25 years. We also provide sexual health, counselling, cafe courses, Connexions services.

Impetus is a local charity and community development organisation running a range of projects including: the Performance Development Service, the Volunteer Centre, Neighbourhood Care Scheme, Pensioner Action, Interact and Aspire.

We are a good neighbour scheme supporting older people and adults with physical disabilities by recruiting local volunteers to provide befriending and practical assistance. We currently work in 12 neighbourhoods.

The PDS supports the voluntary sector with a range of services including: Contracting, Fundraising, Monitoring and Evaluation, Facilitation, Partnership Building, Business Planning, Business Development and Human Resource.

Christian church meeting regularly at the Millwood Centre and Moulsecoomb Village Hall for worship. We welcome all to explore with us how we can apply Christian faith to everyday living and loving our neighbour (-hood!).

Provides a hall & meeting rooms for groups at reasonable prices. The Community Cafe is open 9-3, Mon-Fri for low-cost meals. St George's Neighbourhood Nursery operates in the centre for up to 22 young people. Also takes bookings for St Georges Church.

Community/Voluntary organisation overseen by board of Trustees/Directors. We raise funds to deliver waste, recycling and sustainability-related teaching and learning activities, such as our new Community Allotment.

A support and resource service for men who have been sexually abused, sexually assaulted and/or raped. Support is also offered to partners, families and anyone affected by the sexual assault of males.

Volunteer run art & craft group for all ages inc. Splats!! & Splodges!! experimenting with different materials & having fun. Drop in Friday pm sessions for 16+ at St Francis of Assisi church, Moulsecoomb Way. Just call in & join us for tea & coffee.

MOSAIC Black, Asian & Mixed Parentage Family Group aims to provide support to BAMP people in the B&H area. Services include monthly bring a dish, four weekly under-55 meetings, Black Achievement Workshops and Triple P courses.

Osteoporosis affects more than 1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men. We campaign to make people aware of their bone health, and support, advise and inform affected people.

To provide funding and support to small and emerging community-based initiatives.

Project V is the University of Sussex Student Union's volunteering scheme. We provide students and staff with volunteering placements in the local community that are rewarding, safe and supported.

The design and construction of aids to meet the individual needs of handicapped people, particularly as regards independence, where such aids cannot be provided by any other means. This group provides practical solutions.