May 18, 2012 Charity and Volunteering
2013 Brighton Marathon on TV
The 2013 Brighton Marathon, which will take place on Sunday 14 April 2013, is to be broadcast on Channel 4. The Grounded Events Company, organisers of the Brighton Marathon, have announced that Channel 4 will broadcast a highlights package of next year’s event. This television package will include the Brighton Marathon itself, plus the Grand [...]
#Tomsrun – It’s Not Just Cricket: Brighton man runs from Sussex Cricket Ground to Lords Cricket Ground
Brighton man runs from Sussex Cricket Ground to Lords Cricket Ground in London. On Saturday 28 April 2012 Tom Harrison set off on a 53 Mile Challenge (#tomsrun) in aid of the cricket charity ‘Chance to Shine’. This short film documents the following 24 hour period – the trials and tribulations of a double marathon. [...]
Brighton Housing Trust thanks supporters for their donations
A Sussex housing and homeless charity has thanked everyone who has responded to their appeal for toiletries and clothes. Brighton Housing Trust (BHT) appealed for donations oftoiletries and clothes for its busy day centre where stocks are running very low. Claudine Cohen, First Base Day Centre Deputy Manager said: “We have received lots of donations [...]
Brighton Housing Trust awarded £7,000 to support Brighton and Hove’s homeless
Brighton Housing Trust (BHT) has been awarded £7,000 to support homeless and insecurely housed men and women in Brighton and Hove. The Vicar’s Relief Fund will enable vulnerable people in the city to buy essential items that they would otherwise not be able to afford. The manager for BHT’s Accommodation for Work Project, Bernadette Lynch [...]
School head gets fit for Snowdon climb in £3,000 fundraiser for St Andrews Preschool in Hove
A Hove school supervisor is anxiously anticipating a five-mile climb up Mount Snowdon over the May bank holiday – to raise up to £3,000 in funds for modern equipment at St Andrew’s Community Preschool in Hove. School Supervisor Pam Bebb said: “I’m looking forward to the trip with anticipation, but also some trepidation. Five miles [...]
Brighton Housing Trust receives funding to deliver specialist advice in East Sussex.
Brighton Housing Trust (BHT) has been awarded £70,000 to deliver specialist legal advice across East Sussex. The Advice Services Fund will employ two full time legal advisers to work across the BHT Brighton, Hastings and Eastbourne Advice Centres for one year. The specialist advisers will offer legal advice on welfare benefits, debt and housing issues. [...]
Brighton and Hove MindOut Worker proud to be chosen to carry Olympic Torch
MindOut, the LGBT Mental Health Project, are proud to announce that Jason Saw, the project’s Senior Practitioner, has been selected from the thousands of nominees as a Torchbearer in the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay. Jason has been selected by Lloyds TSB because of the difference he has made to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and [...]
Brighton Marathon 2013: Charity partners announced
The Brighton Marathon is delighted to announce its charity partners for the 2013 Brighton Marathon which takes place on Sunday 14 April 2012. The Official National Charity is Scope, the disability charity, while the Local Partners are the abcfund, The Martlets Hospice, SusSAR (Sussex Search and Rescue) and the Sussex MS Treatment Centre. “There are [...]
Brighton man completes London Marathon for Brighton Housing Trust
A Brighton businessman has completed the Virgin London marathon to raise money for Brighton Housing Trust (BHT). Christopher Bennett ran the 26 miles in five hours and 19 minutes, his fastest ever time. He said: “Running a marathon takes a great deal of commitment but I have enjoyed every minute of it. It has helped [...]
Brighton and Hove housing leader to speak at first housing conference for the voluntary sector
A Brighton leader in housing and homelessness will be a key note speaker at a housing conference in Brighton tomorrow (27 April 2012). John Holmström , the Assistant Chief Executive of Brighton Housing Trust (BHT) will be speaking at the Brighton and Hove Community and Voluntary Sector Forum (CVSF) housing conference about key challenges facing [...]
Brighton Marathon 2012: A marathon effort from Spokenfor for Chestnut Tree House
Brighton based contact centre, Spokenfor Ltd, joined the 18,000 runners in this year’s Brighton Marathon and raised money for its 2012 charity of choice, Chestnut Tree House. Attracting sponsorship from local businesses, family and friends, Spokenfor’s System Development Manager, Nick Lorman-Hall raised over £400 for his efforts on Sunday 15 April. Spokenfor, a contact centre [...]
Brighton Bushes raise money for two local charities
A group of local performers have raised £859.00 for two women’s charities. The Brighton Bushes performed the Vagina Monologues to raise funds for Brighton Housing Trust’s Threshold Women’s Counselling Service and for the Survivors Network. Member of The Brighton Bushes, Ruth Grier, said: “It has been a pleasure to be able to raise money for [...]
Brighton homeless charity appeals for toiletries
A Sussex housing and homeless charity has appealed for donations of toiletries and underwear. Brighton Housing Trust (BHT) is asking for donations of shampoos, shower gels, razors, shaving foam, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste and men’s socks and pants for its busy day centre. Claudine Cohen, First Base Day Centre Deputy Manager welcomes all donations but advises [...]
Brighton Marathon 2012: Gallery and results
The third annual Brighton Marathon on Sunday 15 April 2012 saw new course records set by both the winning men and women’s runners. Kenya’s Peter Some was the first male runner to cross the Brighton Marathon finish line, with an impressive time of 2:12:03, beating the previous race record by four minutes. The women’s Brighton [...]
Brighton Marathon 2012 gets off to a sunny start in Preston Park
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It was a chilly but bright morning in Preston Park where the 12,000 runners taking part in the 2012 Brighton Marathon set off at 9am on Sunday 15 April. Brighton & Hove Albion Manager, Gus Poyet, was the Official Starter for Brighton Marathon 2012 and the sunshine kept spirits high, creating nearly perfect conditions for [...]
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