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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.

16/10/2026

Our fantastic Volunteer Centre - Community Works Coordinator, Mel Wilson, has written two insightful blogs for the Brighton and Hove Chamber of Commerce, exploring how we can all play a part in supporting the voluntary sector.

From understanding the role of a charity trustee and finding the right opportunity, to discovering how businesses can make a meaningful difference, Mel’s blogs offer valuable insights for the voluntary sector.'

Find out more and read the blogs here: https://www.communityworks.org.uk/whats-new/sharing-expertise-supporting-charities-and-strengthening-communities/

13/10/2026

Upcoming Event: FINAL BOOKINGS!

Community Works and Adur Voluntary Action have joined forces to launch ‘Communities Together’:
https://www.communityworks.org.uk/whats-new/new-community-partnership-project/

The Communities Together project brings together diverse communities, local groups and organisations to share knowledge, build stronger connections and strengthen equity, diversity, and inclusion.

This event will provide opportunities to connect, share experiences and learn from one another, while exploring how inclusive practice can become part of everyday work.

Together, we’ll build the skills, confidence and partnerships needed to create safer and more welcoming spaces, and support positive change across our communities.

Cost: FREE
Date: 21 October 2026
Time: 10.00am to 3.00pm
Venue: The Barn at Southwick Community Centre

BOOK NOW: https://www.communityworks.org.uk/events/building-connected-inclusive-resilient-communities/

We welcome all Adur and Worthing VCSE organisations. The event will also include a delicious free lunch!

09/10/2026

UPCOMING EVENT: Community Works AGM

We’d be delighted if you'd join us at this year’s Community Works AGM and ‘Together for Change: Connecting Communities’ session.

Date: 10 November 2026
Time: 9.45am to 1.00pm (including a delicious lunch)
Venue: Ralli Hall, 81 Denmark Villas, Station Approach, Hove BN3 3TH

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW: https://www.communityworks.org.uk/events/community-works-agm-2026together-for-change-connecting-communities/

You’ll hear from speakers exploring this year's theme, learn about our projects, updates and be able to network with colleagues over a delicious lunch. Full info in booking link.

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/10/2026

Community Works (CW) and Adur Voluntary Action (AVA) have joined forces to launch ‘Communities Together’:
https://www.communityworks.org.uk/whats-new/new-community-partnership-project/

The ‘Communities Together’ project brings together diverse communities, local groups and organisations to share knowledge, build stronger connections and strengthen equity, diversity, and inclusion.
This event will provide opportunities to connect, share experiences and learn from one another, while exploring how inclusive practice can become part of everyday work.
Together, we’ll build the skills, confidence and partnerships needed to create safer and more welcoming spaces, and support positive change across our communities.

Cost: FREE
Date: 21 October 2026
Time: 10.00am to 3.00pm
Venue: The Barn at Southwick Community Centre

BOOK NOW: https://www.communityworks.org.uk/events/building-connected-inclusive-resilient-communities/

We welcome all Adur and Worthing VCSE organisations.
The event will also include a delicious free lunch!

01/10/2026

Upcoming Network Event:

Join us for the rescheduled Health and Social Care Network meeting, delivered in partnership with the Sussex VCSE Leaders Alliance (SVLA).

Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
Time: 1.15pm – 4.30pm.
Venue: The Ledward Centre, Brighton BN1 1GE.

BOOK NOW: https://www.communityworks.org.uk/events/health-and-social-care-network-brighton-and-hove-4-november-2026/

A chance for VCSE organisations and our public sector partners to deep-dive into ‘Tackling the health inequalities experienced by LGBTQ+ communities’.

Bringing together organisations working by and for le***an, gay, bisexual, trans, q***r, and questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity (LGBTQ+) communities across Brighton & Hove, the event will provide an opportunity to share learning, showcase community-led initiatives, and explore opportunities for greater collaboration across health and social care.

As always, there will be opportunities for networking throughout the afternoon.

30/09/2026

As part of the Climate for Communities Programme, we are supporting 10 local organisations to complete the Investors in the Environment (iiE) Green Champions Certification and put sustainability initiatives into practice within their organisations.

In October, we’re hosting an online workshop for these organisations, focusing on Environmental Policies and Action Plans — and we’re pleased to extend the invitation to all our Brighton and Hove members.

Date: 20 October 2026
Time: 2:00–3:00pm

Full info and book your place here: https://www.communityworks.org.uk/events/environmental-policies-action-plans-workshop-20-october-2026/

This workshop is a great opportunity to:
- Learn what could be included in an Environmental Policy and Action Plan
- Get practical tips and guidance
- Ask questions and share ideas

Climate for Communities:
https://trustdevcom.org.uk/project/climate-for-communities

We hope you can join us for this informative and inspiring session and take away some practical ideas to support your organisation’s sustainability journey.

For more information about this workshop please contact Magda Pasiut: [email protected]

28/09/2026

Dear Members

We've got some great free and low-cost training coming up in October, please pass on to your colleagues and sign up asap!

Mergers:
https://www.communityworks.org.uk/events/mergers/
Fundraising:
https://www.communityworks.org.uk/events/untapped-fundraising-potential/
Environmental Policies:
https://www.communityworks.org.uk/events/environmental-policies-action-plans-workshop-20-october-2026/
Communities Together:
https://www.communityworks.org.uk/events/building-connected-inclusive-resilient-communities/
Volunteer Recruitment:
https://www.communityworks.org.uk/events/volunteer-recruitment-and-induction-2/

Visit our Events page for a full listing of our upcoming events, networks and meetings: https://www.communityworks.org.uk/events/

25/09/2026

Upcoming Event:
Strengthening Connection and Belonging Across Adur & Worthing.

Wednesday 21/10/2026
10.00am to 3.00pm
Venue: The Barn, Southwick Community Centre
Cost: FREE

We’ve joined forces with Adur Voluntary Action (AVA) to develop Communities Together, a project to help build connection, inclusion and belonging across Adur and Worthing.

'Communities Together’; a new project to help build connection and belonging across Adur and Worthing. The project brings together diverse communities, local groups and organisations to share knowledge, build stronger connections and strengthen equity, diversity, and inclusion.

For full information and to book your place now, please visit:
https://www.communityworks.org.uk/events/building-connected-inclusive-resilient-communities/

04/09/2026

Visit our Volunteer Centre - Community Works website to see the latest local volunteering opportunities just added: https://volunteer.communityworks.org.uk/

02/09/2026

This month our community resilience partnership project focusses on the risks of transport accidents.

Community Works is delivering this project to help Brighton and Hove communities prepare for risks they might face. The project is run in collaboration with The Trust for Developing Communities (TDC) 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.

Please visit: https://www.communityworks.org.uk/whats-new/community-resilience-project-update/

For more information, email: [email protected]

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Community Base, 113 Queens Road
Brighton
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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441273234023

Website

http://www.communityworks.org.uk/

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