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Feature Articles

Here we provide a series of in-depth feature articles, focussing on issues which are relevant for local groups

17 May 2012
Community Central Grants Available Now!
Community Central invites local groups to make applications for grants for projects that benefit the Central ward community.Grants of £250 - £2500 are available for proposals which focus on 3 key issues of: Environment & Wellbeing, Life Skills & Information and Young People (14 - 21yrs). more
01 May 2012
Calendar of 54 Community Events
Starting in April running through to December there are 54 local community events on the calendar. From a Sheep Fair, Air Show, Festivals and Parades to Markets, Concerts and Forum events. These include fun for families, young people and older people, celebrations of history and culture and a little bit of our part in the Olympics. In the middle is Volunteers Week. These are showcases for voluntary and community services and activities. more
26 Apr 2012
Could you be a Community Learning Champion?
Have you benefited from learning and enjoyed the experience? Could you use that to help others?If so, this new free short course provides you with the opportunity to develop your skills and confidence and get involved in creating a learning community. You don’t need academic qualifications, and your learning experience may be from a formal or informal setting.The course will cover : more
20 Apr 2012
Volunteers are not substitutes for paid staff
With funding cuts, tax-relief changes potentially disaffecting donors and challenges to income generation all round, it may be tempting for voluntary organisations to consider job substitution (replacing paid staff with volunteers). But such action may not only damage internal relations, it can also affect the wider reputation of the organisation. more
13 Apr 2012
Community Central wants to hear from you
Have you ever thought that there are some key things that could be helped by a small injection of funding in Central ward in Worthing? If you wanted to improve life for people in Central ward and promote a sense of ownership what sorts of projects might you start? Are there existing services in the ward that could do with more help? Do you have a wish list for the area? more
19 Mar 2012
Community Central wants to hear from you
Have you ever thought that there are some key things that could be helped by a small injection of funding in Central ward in Worthing? If you wanted to improve life for people in Central ward and promote a sense of ownership what sorts of projects might you start? Are there existing services in the ward that could do with more help? Do you have a wish list for the area? The Community Central panel of Central ward residents wants to hear from you about this. more
19 Mar 2012
Community Central wants to hear from you
Have you ever thought that there are some key things that could be helped by a small injection of funding in Central ward in Worthing? If you wanted to improve life for people in Central ward and promote a sense of ownership what sorts of projects might you start? Are there exisitng services in the ward that could do with more help? Do you have a wish list for the area? The Community Central panel of Central ward residents wants to hear from you about this. more
15 Mar 2012
Central Worthing Invites You on Saturday
Come along to the Sydney Walter Centre this Saturday 17th March at 12 noon and meet the community.WCVS will be there along with many other groups working toward better Central ward neighbourhoods, developing plans and ideas and they want to hear from you. Amongst the bouncy castles, BBQ food, Circus Skills workshops, music and Albion in the Community there will also be the new Community Central 'Wishing Tree' where you can plant an idea and chat to the Panel, look at many information stands and local community services. more