By Temi Oguntolu, student volunteer on our Department of Health volunteering project. Volunteering with The Trust for Developing Communities (TDC) was a positive experience for me, it was here that I understood how to juggle different roles and ensure that I did my best. There were many times I thought I had to drop it … Read more
Local to Global: Community-led solutions to a sustainable city in Brighton and Hove What are the Sustainable Development Goals and what do they mean for TDC? The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set out an agenda for a better world by 2030 – fairer, safer, healthier, more prosperous and in better balance with nature. … Read more
We’re excited to share that REBOOT, the Sussex early intervention project for 11-17 year olds, is now fully up and running. REBOOT is a personalised, one-to-one support package for children and young people. The unique REBOOT programme takes a partnership approach to support vulnerable young people who are at risk of being targeted by organised … Read more
There is plenty going on in Hollingdean over the summer months. Here are just a few of the highlights for your diaries from Ceza Da Luz, our Community Development Worker for the area… Tree Planting Friends of Hollingdean Park (FOHP) & Hollingdean Ecological Action project (HEAP) have been busy planting trees in the park and … Read more
TDC met with old friends and new at the Chattri Memorial Service on Sunday 9th June to remember all the Indian soldiers who fought on the Western Front in the First World War. The service included prayers and hymns, wreath laying, an address by the High Commissioner and reply by the Lord Lieutenant. This trip … Read more
by Nichola Dixon, volunteer on our Department of Health volunteering project I wanted to be part of this volunteering project at the Trust for Developing Communities (TDC) because I was interested in working with the black and minority ethnic (BME) communities with the purpose of increasing awareness about mental health and wellbeing. I am a … Read more
On Saturday 25th May, we took part in a Health and Wellbeing event at Brighton’s Open Market. The event was a chance for residents from across the city to come and meet their local health organisations and find out how to be well, healthy and happy. TDC youth health workers and BME community navigators and … Read more
By Emma Reeves, Community Development Worker for Tarner. Well last week’s East Brighton Coffee and Croissant morning was a bit different to normal! Ricky Perrin from Sussex Bears Basketball Club invited us to have ago at wheelchair basketball – something none of us had done before. It certainly brought laughter and giggles and just a … Read more
Over the past few months, Caroline from the TDC Youth Team has been working with Sarah from the Youth Engagement Team at Brighton Museums to run an archaeology and art project for young people in Whitehawk. The project was based on the new exhibition in the Elaine Evans Archaeology Gallery at the Museum which displays … Read more
By Cal Chester – Community Development Support Worker. I began working with the Department of Health (DoH) funded project as a support and administrative worker in March 2016. In partnership with the DoH, we were looking for volunteers to work alongside our team across Brighton and Hove to help support health and wellbeing projects in … Read more
On the 26th February, The Brighton and Hove Community Buildings Network (CBN) supported by TDC hosted an event in the Conference Room at Community Base, Brighton. With over 30 people in attendance, it was an opportunity to network and learn from others running and supporting community buildings in Brighton and Hove and prioritised the key … Read more
Local Hollingdean resident Cicely Lloyd, a very experienced English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teacher and new TDC team member on our MESH programme, has set up a project to promote well-being and friendship through English language learning for women in Hollingdean. Cicely said: “There is a need for a local women-only group, which … Read more