Community Works

Community Works Supporting charities, not-for-profits and community groups across Adur, Worthing, Brighton & Hove. We want to make sure it does.

Voluntary and community action makes our society and local areas better. And, that it has the greatest positive impact on everyone. To achieve this we create the support and networks that help people and organisations to use their time, expertise and energy effectively. We give voluntary and community organisations the support and platform they need to make a difference to local lives and issues.

We help people who want to volunteer their time to find local opportunities that make the most of their abilities and ambitions. We connect local businesses with voluntary and community organisations so they can both benefit. We also work with the public sector to ensure they connect with local voluntary and community action. The support and networks we create between organisations and people help to build stronger and fairer local areas for everyone.

03/06/2026

We’ve been hearing from volunteers and the organisations they support about what volunteering means to them. Josh, a volunteer ambassador and co-chair of trustees at Grace Eyre, shared this video about his experience. You can find Josh’s story, along with others, on the Volunteer Stories page of our website: https://www.communityworks.org.uk/volu.../volunteer-stories/

* This video is available to watch with closed captions on our YouTube channel.

Volunteers' Week

Do you like a puzzle? Join us in our Volunteers' Week word search. Find the words that are related to volunteering...
02/06/2026

Do you like a puzzle? Join us in our Volunteers' Week word search. Find the words that are related to volunteering...

Do you like a puzzle? Join us in our Volunteers' Week word search. Find the words that are related to volunteering...

Spread the word (no pun intended!) with others. We'd love to hear how you got on. Email: [email protected]

Download the word search here:
https://www.communityworks.org.uk/whats-new/volunteers-week-2026/

⭐️ Can you find:
- Volunteers
- Amazing
- Causes
- Celebration
- Kindness
- Contribution
- Supporting
- Appreciation
- Recognition
- Gratitude
- Inspiration
- Respected
- Motivated
- Community
- Valued
- Thanks

Community Works Reps’ Nominations – Extended Deadline!Missed the original deadline? There’s still time to get involved!W...
01/06/2026

Community Works Reps’ Nominations – Extended Deadline!

Missed the original deadline? There’s still time to get involved!
We can accept late nominations until 9:00am on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.

If you're passionate about representing and supporting our sector, consider putting yourself forward. Find out more and submit your nomination here: https://www.communityworks.org.uk/whats-new/community-works-reps-nominations-are-now-open/

Strengthening community resilience in Brighton & Hove.This month our community resilience partnership project focusses o...
29/05/2026

Strengthening community resilience in Brighton & Hove.

This month our community resilience partnership project focusses on terrorism. Although the risk to individuals is still very low, we’ve put together some resources to help community organisations stay alert and keep people safe. Click on the link below to find out more.

The project is run in collaboration with The Trust for Developing Communities and The Hangleton and Knoll Project - HKP. The project is funded by the Sussex Resilience Forum and aims to ensure that people in Brighton & Hove are prepared for potential emergencies and that communities are resilient.

https://www.communityworks.org.uk/whats-new/brighton-and-hove-community-resilience-project-update/

For more information, please email [email protected]

As Volunteers' Week approaches, Mel, our Volunteer Centre - Community Works Coordinator offers a big thank you to our wo...
29/05/2026

As Volunteers' Week approaches, Mel, our Volunteer Centre - Community Works Coordinator offers a big thank you to our wonderful volunteers...

As Volunteers' Week approaches, Mel, our Volunteer Centre Coordinator offers a big thank you to our wonderful volunteers:

“Wow what can I say, another year since last years’ Volunteers’ Week and another year of all the amazing things that volunteers do.
I hear volunteers say, 'I’m just a volunteer' or 'I’m only able to offer a small amount of time' or 'only able volunteer as a one-off'.

Well, you are not just volunteers, you are very much part of the organisation, group or activity you are involved in and every minute you offer makes a difference to them, the people you are supporting, the community and to you, no matter what you do and where.

A huge THANK YOU to each and every one of you. Keep being the amazing people you are. From me and everyone at Community Works, a personal thank you to all the volunteers who are part of our team. There aren’t enough words to express how valued everything you do is and how much we enjoy you being part of Community Works.”

For information and resources to help you and your organisation celebrate Volunteers’ Week, visit our website: https://www.communityworks.org.uk/whats-new/volunteers-week-2026/

It's nearly Volunteers' Week...Throughout the week we will be joining together to say thank you to all of our amazing vo...
28/05/2026

It's nearly Volunteers' Week...

Throughout the week we will be joining together to say thank you to all of our amazing volunteers across Adur, Worthing, Brighton and Hove.

https://www.communityworks.org.uk/whats-new/volunteers-week-2026/

It’s nearly Volunteers' Week!

Hear from volunteers on our Volunteer Stories website page, which highlights the amazing work they do to support communities across Adur, Worthing, Brighton and Hove: https://www.communityworks.org.uk/volunteering/volunteer-stories/

For information and resources to help you and your organisation celebrate Volunteers’ Week visit our website: https://www.communityworks.org.uk/whats-new/volunteers-week-2026/

Thinking about doing something different – have you thought about volunteering? With over 250 opportunities across diffe...
20/05/2026

Thinking about doing something different – have you thought about volunteering? With over 250 opportunities across different activities and charities, there is something for everyone. Find one that interests you https://volunteer.communityworks.org.uk/ or get in touch with our Volunteer Centre - Community Works:
email: [email protected]
tel: 01273 234826

Thinking about doing something different – have you thought about volunteering? Here are the latest opportunities listed on our website:

- Treasurer Worthing Counselling Centre
- Dementia Peer Support Group Volunteer St Vincent de Paul Society (England & Wales) Brighton and Hove
- Treasurer and Trustees Nam Yang Brighton
- Volunteer at Brighton Early Music Festival
- Volunteer Shop Assistant (Western Road-Martlets Hospice)
- Volunteer Shop Assistant (Wick-St Barnabas Hospice)
- Volunteer Shop Assistant (Broadwater-St Barnabas Hospice)
- OUTFIT Retail Assistant and Vintage Charity Retail Assistant Sussex Emmaus
- Volunteer Independent Visitor West Sussex County Council
- Youth Session Volunteer
- Trustee Volunteer
- Charity Shop Volunteer
Electric Storm Youth
- Unit Support Volunteers Hove and Adur Sussex Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets

With over 250 opportunities across different activities and charities, there is something for everyone. Find one that interests you https://volunteer.communityworks.org.uk/ or get in touch with us [email protected] / 01273 234826

We have joined community groups and charities to celebrate A Million Acts of Hope across Britain.Organisations are invit...
15/05/2026

We have joined community groups and charities to celebrate A Million Acts of Hope across Britain.

Organisations are invited take part in activities that spark hope. These could include community litter picks, dance and music events, workshops celebrating migration, community cafes and coffee mornings, creative walls of hope, film screenings and swap and repair shops.

Find out more...
https://www.communityworks.org.uk/whats-new/a-million-acts-of-hope/

Upcoming legal training...Our wonderful volunteer Tim Smith, retired charity lawyer, is running a series of sessions for...
11/05/2026

Upcoming legal training...

Our wonderful volunteer Tim Smith, retired charity lawyer, is running a series of sessions for us over the coming months on the following topics:

Legal Structures for Community Organisations:
https://www.communityworks.org.uk/events/legal-structures/
Do you know your CIO from your CIC? Join us for discussion and learning on the different structures available to not-for-profit organisations.
Thursday 18 June, 11.30am to 1.00pm
Online
£0 to £30

Charities & Members: how to work effectively with your members:
https://www.communityworks.org.uk/events/membership/
Does your organisation have members? Do you know what their role is? Are you making the most of them?
Thursday 2 July, 11.30am to 1.00pm
Community Base, 113 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XG
£0 to £30

Mergers:
https://www.communityworks.org.uk/events/mergers/
Join us for a discussion on mergers and how to manage them.
Thursday 8 October, 11.30am to 1.00pm
Online
£0 to £30

Click on the links to find out more. For other upcoming events, see https://www.communityworks.org.uk/events/

A quick reminder that nominations are now open for the Community Works Reps Elections!This is a great opportunity to rep...
08/05/2026

A quick reminder that nominations are now open for the Community Works Reps Elections!

This is a great opportunity to represent community groups and voluntary organisations across Brighton & Hove, share your voice at a strategic level, and help strengthen local community influence.

If you’re interested, or thinking about it, please do come along to one of the upcoming online information sessions to find out more:

· Tuesday, 12 May, 10–11am:
Booking Link: https://buytickets.at/communityworks/2167567

· Wednesday, 13 May, 5–6pm:
Booking link: https://buytickets.at/communityworks/2167595

These sessions are a great way to learn more about the role and ask any questions before deciding. More details are available on our website: https://www.communityworks.org.uk/whats-new/community-works-reps-nominations-are-now-open/

If you have any questions, please contact Magda Pasiut: [email protected]

We’d really encourage you to get involved and find out more about this important opportunity.

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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