On Monday 25th March we hosted MakerClub at our Youth Cafe at the Whitehawk Inn. Makerclub is a nationwide initiative billed as “a world-class invention club for ages 8‑13” and we were very glad to partner with the local arm of the organisation as they took their robot workshop on tour across Brighton & Hove. … Read more
We are thrilled to be part of the new Ageing Well commission, led by Impact Initiatives, which will deliver joined-up services for older people across the city starting this month. We’re looking forward to being part of this great partnership and bringing our successful older people’s work to new areas of Brighton and Hove. A … Read more
Our annual BME Wellbeing Fair took place this year on Tuesday 2nd April. The event was a chance for people to connect with and learn about some of the services available across Brighton & Hove to help improve health and wellbeing. We worked in partnership with Brighton & Hove City Council, The Hangleton & Knoll … Read more
This week is Brighton and Hove STI Testing Week and the Brighton & Hove Sexual Health and Contraception Service are aiming to increase sexual health testing across the city. Head to their website to find out more about their services for under 25s and share their twitter updates this week using the hashtag #BAHTW19 We … Read more
On 21st March 2019 at Moulsecoomb Hall TDC brought together Varndean college, Fabrica, The Workers Educational Association (WEA), the Friends Centre with a number of local community groups to offer tasters and information on community learning available in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean. Many of these providers had been operating from The Bridge before it closed and this … Read more
In Farm Green three years ago, 2 mums met over an online petition about the unsafe playground, which is also the only playground in Bevendean. The local community worker connected with them online and met up with them to explain the lack of Brighton & Hove City Council funding for small parks, but suggested the … Read more
On Saturday 16th March 2019 we enjoyed hosting Brighton & Hove’s first ever BME Volunteer Fair at the BMECP in central Brighton. In partnership with Brighton & Hove City Council, the Department of Health and Sussex Interpreting Services the aim was to encourage people from diverse backgrounds to volunteer across the city. The event was a great … Read more
TDC are hosting a series of workshops for community volunteers in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean as a way to support people in the area. We had a great first session which was held at the end of January and focused on self-care & wellbeing – making sure people don’t burn out and that they have the … Read more
Some recent funding successes are helping us at TDC to crack on with some exciting new projects, particularly in the realm of youth work: Funding from the Manly Trust and the Sussex Police will support a group of young people to build an electric kit car, which they will then race at Goodwood. Our youth … Read more
By Emma Reeves, TDC Community Development Worker for Tarner. Congratulations to the hard working Phoenix Residents! We are so happy to announce that the Phoenix Residents’ Community Association launched on the 5th February 2019. Phoenix Brighton (formally known as the Phoenix Art Gallery) hosted the launch and it was well attended by Hyde residents and … Read more
A huge thanks to everyone who made it to our AGM on 19th January. We had a fantastic turnout (much bigger than expected!) and it was great to spend the evening together celebrating the diverse communities that work alongside us.Special thanks must go to our showcase presenters: to Ricky for sharing the amazing successes of the Sussex … Read more
The Trust for Developing Communities is working with the council and other public and voluntary services, along with community members and residents, to produce local priorities that we can work together on in the form of a Neighbourhood Action Plan. A number of consultations have been held with community groups culminating in a drop in … Read more