Moulsecoomb

Submitted by mark.james on 2 March, 2009 - 13:56.
Key Information:
When did we start: 
2009
Population: 
8,000 (Census, 2001)
Our Current Activities: 

Supporting Moulsecoomb Local Action Team towards sustainability

  • Providing training for the resident committee and other residents who attend the LAT
  • Strengthening resident attendance and input into the meetings
  • Supporting communication and publicity about the work of the LAT 
  • Developing networks with other resident-led organisations such as LATs and Resident Associations
  • Supporting the implementation and refreshing of the Moulsecoomb LAT action plan 

Supporting community buildings in Moulsecoomb

  • Working with St George’s to increase the community usage of the buildings
  • Supporting the management committee of St George’s Hall
  • Identifying and securing funding for additional activities
  • Linking the building management committees into citywide networks      

Working with seldom heard groups

  • Supporting the Moulsecoomb Bangladeshi Women’s Group towards sustainability
  • Promoting multi-cultural activities such as exercise and swimming in partnership with the Healthy Living Centre
  • Developing citywide links with relevant organisations
  • Developing links with Moulsecoomb LAT
Achievements: 
  • Held Moulsecoomb Family Fun Day with funding secured from Grassroots Grants
  • Set up monthly lunch meetings with the Moulsecoomb Bangladeshi Women’s Group and secured funding from Novas Scarman Can do Health fund
  • Secured tools for gardening at St George’s Hall with funding from O2
  • Supported a weekly lunch club to gain a grant from Brighton and Hove City Council for transport for people with disabilities
  • Helped Friends of Wild Park set up
  • Supported the second edition of Moulsecoomb LAT’s newsletter and found funding for the edition from Communities Against Drugs
  • Set up training for a group of residents interested in developing a community website in Moulsecoomb  
  • Built links with the community payback team to work in the area
  • Set up a multi cultural exercise and swimming group for women
 

 

Testimonials: 

“Since we’ve had the Community Workers here they have been terrific help. They’ve supported us with anything we want to do, especially with funding for community groups”.

Pauline – resident Moulsecoomb

Relevant Document(s)Size
Moulsecoomb & Bevendean Ward Profile 20091.5 MB