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Here you’ll find all the local news and events we’re involved in or that we have information on – from our Community Leaders’ lunch, to announcements of new grants rounds, to inspiring stories and exciting things happening in the wider East Brighton area.
Place To Be – Breath & Wire
East Brighton Trust believes that civic infrastructure, through cultural experiences and opportunities, is about creating the places and relationships that
Meet Emily: Capturing The Creative Community Through Photography
My name is Emily James, I’m 18 and I live on the Bates Estate in north Brighton. I enjoy being
Bates Estate: A Weekend of Community Spirit at Moulsecoomb Place
Get ready for a fantastic weekend as Bates Estate and East Brighton Trust hosts two exciting community events at Moulsecoomb
Simon Cooley Q&A
Introduction Simon Cooley is an internationally renowned sculptor whose work has been exhibited across the UK and is held in
Truth to Power: Celebrating Young Local Voices at Moulsecoomb Place
On Thursday 2 July 2026, AudioActive brought Truth to Power to Moulsecoomb Place a live showcase of music, spoken word
Body Smart, Game Strong: Building Confidence and Keeping Girls in the Game
Something predictable happens to a lot of girls as they move through their teenage years: they stop playing sport. Not
Storying Futures: Reimagining The Future of Moulsecoomb Place
By Emily James Over the course of four inspiring days between the 19th and 22nd of June, the local Moulsecoomb
A Place for Reflection: New Public Sculpture Marks a New Chapter for Moulsecoomb
A monumental new sculpture has arrived at Moulsecoomb Place – and with it, a clear signal of what East Brighton
Community Creativity Takes Over Moulsecoomb Place for Brighton FestivalWeekend
Moulsecoomb Place was full of creativity, colour and community spirit across the weekend of 16–17 May as Our Place Community
Meet the Artists Behind Tithe Barn Ceramics Studio
On the ground floor of the Tithe Barn at Moulsecoomb Place, tucked behind the Manor House, is a bright, spacious
Amplifying Community Voices: The Crew Club Echo Podcast
At East Brighton Trust, we are committed to supporting projects that celebrate, document and strengthen the voices of our local
Writer’s Block Brings Poetry, Performance and Community to The Skep
Earlier this month, The Skep at Moulsecoomb Place hosted the launch of Writer’s Block – a spoken word night founded
Reimagining What’s Possible: Youth, Voice and Vision
At East Brighton Trust, we’re committed to turning Moulsecoomb Place into a lively, welcoming hub – a space that’s creative,
Writer’s Block Launches with Spoken Word Night at The Skep, Moulsecoomb Place
A new spoken word night is coming to The Skep, the venue at Moulsecoomb Place this March. Writer’s Block, hosted
Creativity and Opportunity at Moulsecoomb Place: Vincent Dance Theatre Launches Youth Programme
Moulsecoomb Place continues to grow as a home for creativity, collaboration and opportunity for the local east and north Brighton
Designing The Skep: A Space Shaped by Young People and Community
The interior design of The Skep – a new community venue for North and East Brighton – began not with
The Food Hub at Moulsecoomb Place: Affordable Food, Support and Community Connection
For the past couple of months, The Food Hub has been running successfully in The Skep at Moulsecoomb Place, the
Unit 8 Available at Westergate Business Centre
East Brighton Trust is pleased to announce that Unit 8 at Westergate Business Centre is now available to rent. Westergate
East Brighton Trust Opens Its Doors at Moulsecoomb Place
East Brighton Trust has officially opened the doors to its new home at Moulsecoomb Place. We marked the occasion with
Creative Carousel at The Skep, Moulsecoomb Place
On Friday 28 November 2025, The Skep, the new venue at Moulsecoomb Place, hosted 20+ media students aged between 14-17
The Skep, The Venue At Moulsecoomb Place, Arriving Early 2026
In 2026, East Brighton Trust will open the doors to The Skep, a new venue at Moulsecoomb Place, a shared
East Brighton Trust Announces Next Steps for the Future of The Bevy Building
East Brighton Trust (EBT) is today sharing an update on the future of The Bevy building as we enter an
Discover AudioActive: Brighton’s Hub for Young Creators
Are you 12–25 and love music, creativity, or just want a space to be yourself? Then AudioActive might be just
Council Tenant Stories: Pride, Place and the Power of Home
Council Tenant Stories is a short documentary sharing the voices and experiences of council tenants in Brighton and Hove. While
Head of Projects and Fundraising Role at East Brighton Trust
Role: Head of Projects and Fundraising Salary: £37,000 – £40,000 per annum + performance based bonus Location: Moulsecoomb Place, with
Transforming Spaces, Changing Lives: Making It Out at Moulsecoomb Place
Seven months ago, East Brighton Trust received the keys to our new home at the iconic and historic Moulsecoomb Place;
Repair Café Brings Community Spirit to Moulsecoomb Place
Saturday, 18 October marked International Repair Day, and it also marked something special for East Brighton Trust, as our freshly
World Food Day – Standing Together Against Food Insecurity
This World Food Day, we’re reminded that access to good, nutritious food is still out of reach for too many
Meet the Neighbours – Marisa Battrick, Founder of Truthpaste
While we’re thrilled about the exciting new developments at Moulsecoomb Place, it’s just as important for us at East Brighton
Hire The Bevy – A Venue with Heart
At East Brighton Trust, we’re proud to count The Bevy among our closest community partners. As Brighton’s only community-owned pub,
St George’s Hall Unveils New Logo Designed by BACA Students
At East Brighton Trust, we’re passionate about creating opportunities that connect people, skills, and community needs — and this latest
Trouble, Struggle, Bubble and Squeak – Victoria Melody’s powerful new show that puts everyday legends centre stage
East Brighton Trust is proud to support Victoria Melody’s latest show, Trouble, Struggle, Bubble and Squeak; a powerful celebration of
Moulsecoomb Place: A New Creative and Community Space for East Brighton
This autumn marks a new chapter for East Brighton, with the official opening of Moulsecoomb Place – a community-driven and
Women’s Table Tennis in Moulsecoomb – Serving Up Community Spirit!
Earlier this year, Brighton Table Tennis Club proudly opened its second venue in the heart of Moulsecoomb, creating a lively
Do Good, Feel Good: A Taste of Volunteering at the Real Junk Food Hub
Text Volunteers are vital, and throughout 2025, some of our team at East Brighton Trust have been casting a light
Supporting Job Seekers in North Brighton: A Community Effort
Searching for work can be a challenging journey, and one that demands resilience, confidence, and the right support. Last week,
Growing Community Roots: The Impact of the East Brighton Trust Fund in 2024
With our new grants scheme soon to be announced, here is the 2025 Impact Report – a look back at
Bringing a Fresh Identity to St George’s Hall – with Help from BACA
At East Brighton Trust, we believe in the power of collaboration and bringing together organisations that might not normally connect,
Brighton Repair Café Pop-up at Moulsecoomb Place
Amid the ongoing cost of living crisis and growing awareness around sustainability, Repair Cafés have surged in popularity in recent
Housing Matters – Our First Workshop for Community Leaders
Launched in January of this year, Housing Matters emerged through a partnership between East Brighton Trust and Lawstop following discussions with
Moulsecoomb Place welcomes Artspace!
Earlier this year, East Brighton Trust visited Artspace – a vibrant, dedicated, community-based studio space for people with experience of
Our Place Moulsecoomb and Bevendean
Artist in Residence Bringing Art to the Residents The sun was shining over Moulsecoomb last Saturday as we opened the
Join Our Team! Exciting Apprenticeship Opportunity at East Brighton Trust
East Brighton Trust is entering an exciting new chapter following our recent move to Moulsecoomb Place – and we’re looking
Deep Listening in Whitehawk: Young Sound Designers Help Shape the Sound of Victoria Melody’s New Project
It’s a balmy Monday evening in Whitehawk, and The Crew Club is as lively as ever – young people dropping
No New Clothes Club Launch – Swap, Don’t Shop!
With Fashion Revolution Week still in full swing, Moulsecoomb welcomed the launch of No New Clothes Club last Saturday at
Join the Movement at Moulsecoomb Place – Be a Part of Something Bigger
At East Brighton Trust, we’re reimagining what’s possible at Moulsecoomb Place. Driven by community spirit and a strong belief in
Donna James – Bates Estate Community Residents Association
On the western side of Lewes Road, North Brighton’s Bates Estate stretches all the way from Moulsecoomb Place to the
Act on Cancer Together – Raising Awareness Across Communities
Cancer can affect anyone, but its impact and burden are not evenly distributed, and health inequalities can lead to significant
Big News: We’re Moving Into Moulsecoomb Place!
We’re absolutely thrilled to share that East Brighton Trust is beginning a brand-new chapter at one of the city’s most
Get Rolling – Free Bike Repair Sessions in North Brighton this April!
From April 9th throughout the month on Wednesdays and Saturdays, cycle technician Liam Thomas of Good Cycle, will be setting
Housing Matters – Advice and Signposting for East Brighton
Home is everything. A home is more than just a place to live, it’s the foundation of our wellbeing. While
East Brighton Health Hub: Creating Change and Empowering Communities
World Health Day on April 7th provides the opportunity for communities, organisations and governments to work together to advocate for
LEVEL UP: Free Digital Accelerator for East & North Brighton Creatives
Want to break into the digital world but don’t know where to start? The Creative Process Digital Accelerator is your
Artspace – Transforming Lives Through Art
Tucked away in a covert corner of the Bristol Estate, there’s a dedicated, community-based studio space for people with experience
Spring at The Bevy: Open Days, Great Food & Good Company!
Spring is here, and The Bevy, East Brighton’s beloved community-owned pub, is opening its doors throughout March for a series
Transforming Lives in Whitehawk: The Encounter Wellness Story
After hearing great things about the difference Encounter Wellness is making in Whitehawk, East Brighton Trust was keen to explore
City Academy Whitehawk – Read All About It!
World Book Day is upon us, and as usual, classrooms across the city are brimming with overexcitement, fancy dress costumes
Chomp Lunch Clubs: Breaking Bread, Building Bonds
Chomp Lunch Clubs: Breaking Bread, Building Bonds In the heart of Whitehawk, the Chomp Lunch Club at St. Cuthman’s serves
Hawk in the Valley: Bringing East Brighton stories to life
Brighton People’s Theatre (BPT) is bringing fresh creative energy to East Brighton with Hawk in the Valley, a new production
Fledglings Outdoor Play – Inner City Forest School Magic
Last year, our Community Cohesion Grants supported a diverse range of projects that brought people together in East and North
Do Good, Feel Good: Volunteering at BrightStore CIC
Volunteers are vital, and throughout 2025, some of the team at East Brighton Trust will be casting a light on
Across the Way 2: Sharing Real Stories, Building Real Connections
Brighton-based theatre company Hydrocracker is back with Across the Way 2, continuing their impactful community storytelling project in East Brighton.
Ping-pong with purpose: How BTTC brings people together
There’s a vibrant energy at Brighton Table Tennis Club’s brand-new facilities in Hillfort House, Moulsecoomb, just around the corner from
Do Good, Feel Good: Volunteering with Friends of Whitehawk Hill
Volunteers are vital, and throughout 2025, some of the team at East Brighton Trust will be casting a light on
East Brighton Health Hub: Addressing Health Inequalities In The Community
Every Friday morning at Robert Lodge Community Space, there’s a growing and dedicated team of community health and wellbeing professionals
John White ‘On Your Way’ Job Club: Going the Extra Mile
Searching for a job can be a challenging process that requires determination and courage, and for many, support and guidance
Resource Centre: The Hidden Gem Fuelling Brighton’s Community Spirit
Hi, I’m Brian – a writer with a passion for community development and social action. For over ten years, I’ve
Wrapping up 2024 – Seasons Greetings from East Brighton Trust!
It’s been a super-busy year at East Brighton Trust. We are proud to have supported and celebrated so many incredible
Cheer and Connection at The Community Leaders’ Lunch
Here at East Brighton Trust, we love seeing people come together to create new and meaningful connections and celebrate our
Wreath Encounter
Our Community Cohesion Grants support a diverse range of projects that bring people together in East and North Brighton, and
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
It’s the most wonderful (and expensive!) time of the year, so here’s our round-up of some of the best community-led,
Unveiling the Magic! The Higher Bevendean Advent Window Trail
For the fifth year in a row, the Higher Bevendean Advent Window Trail will be illuminating the neighbourhood, and bringing
A Walk On The Wild Side
Our Community Cohesion Grants support a diverse range of projects that bring people together in East Brighton, and one of the recipients
Community Cohesion Grants, Autumn 2024: Recipients Announced
Since our inception, we have proudly awarded grants to support a diverse range of projects that bring people together in
Nurturing a Love for Reading at St Mark’s Primary School
Thanks to East Brighton Trust’s Enrichment Grants, local primary schools in the East Brighton community are able to bring enriching
Top of the Pop-Ups!
Pop-up Charity Shop at Moulsecoomb Hall 12.10.24 Saturday 12th October saw a first-class fundraiser at Moulsecoomb Hall, where charity shop
Something To Write Home About
Writing Workshop with author Melanie Bell at the Textile Reuse Hub East Brighton Trust’s Textile Reuse Hub was the venue
The Textile Reuse Hub: Making an Impact at Sustainable Fashion Week
The Brighton Textile Reuse Hub (TRH) is an exciting and evolving collaboration between Gladrags Costume Hire, Leftover Threads, and Smarter
Bevendean Gymnastics Club: Head Over Heels Above The Rest
“We’re not just a gymnastics club, we’re a community” East Brighton Trust is proud to have supported Bevendean Gymnastics Club
Class Divide
Gary Pleece, CEO of East Brighton Trust, recently met with Carlie Goldsmith from Class Divide to interview her for the
Creative Fusion Event
Manor Road Gym – Saturday 7th September Last Saturday saw a fantastic, community-powered afternoon of art, dance, spoken word and music at
Smarter Uniforms: School Uniforms that don’t cost the earth
School uniforms come at a price, and with The Children’s Society’s UK-wide research showing that on average households spend £287
Apply for an Autumn Community Cohesion Grant!
We’re excited to announce that the Autumn round of Community Cohesion Grants is now open for applications. Our community cohesion
My Time with East Brighton Trust
We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Rubyn for a week’s work experience at East Brighton Trust, where he spent
All the Magic of the Circus!
Circus Starr is the circus with a purpose. They bring all the fun of the circus to those who are
East Brighton Trust Fund – Impact Report 2024
One of our avenues of funding at East Brighton Trust is our Trust Fund, which was set up at Sussex
Elite Father’s Day Burgers at The Bevy!
East Brighton Trust and Come Together featuring award winning local chef, Caspian Armani, present: Elite Father’s Day Burgers at The
The Diggers Re-Enactment and Feastival at Crew Club
They say that the sun shines on the righteous – and it certainly did on Saturday May 11th for ‘The Diggers Re-Enactment’ at the
May 2024 Community Cohesion Grants Now Open
We’re delighted to say that the next round of Community Cohesion Grants is now open for applications. Our community cohesion
Community Leaders Lunch at St. Cuthman’s Whitehawk
Friday 26th April 2024 saw the second East Brighton Trust Community Leaders’ Lunch, hosted by the vicar for Whitehawk Ben
ABC Fund at the Amex
During the Easter holidays, children of East Brighton were treated to a brilliant tour of the AMEX Stadium. It was
A new website and look and feel for East Brighton Trust
We’re pleased to share the launch of our new website and brand identity with our community. East Brighton Trust is
We are hiring!
We are hiring! We have a vacancy for a full-time Operations Manager at East Brighton Trust. Come and join us
I Scream, You Scream, We ALL Scream for (free) Ice Cream!
I Scream, You Scream, We ALL Scream for (free) Ice Cream! On Thursday 11th April the folks of Moulsecoomb &
Successful Grant Applications, March 2024
Thanks to all those who took the time to apply to the East Brighton Trust Community Cohesion Grants programme that
Celebrating Community with Moulsecoomb Community Market
At East Brighton Trust, we’re proud to support Moulsecoomb Community Market by providing regular grant money to assist with the everyday
A Toast to Community at the East Brighton Community Leaders’ Lunch
On Friday 19th January, East Brighton Trust were delighted to initiate and chair the East Brighton Community Leaders’ Lunch. Hosted
Wonderbag Cookery Workshop with Therapy Kitchen
East Brighton Trust recently commissioned Charlotte Hastings of Therapy Kitchen to run a series of cookery workshops in Whitehawk, Moulsecoomb
An Adventure in Neolithic East Brighton
Did you know that Whitehawk Camp was constructed in the Neolithic period? This was an exciting time in Britain’s history
Harvest Festival at Moulsecoomb Primary
Primary School Enrichment Grant in Action East Brighton Trust launched Enrichment Grants to provide local primary schools with grants to
East Brighton Trust Round Table
On 12th May 2023, the inaugural ‘Roundtable’ session took place at BACA, hosted by Jack Davis, Principal and Ty Goddard,
Small Grants from East Brighton Trust – May deadline approaching!
It’s May which means the first of our small grants deadlines is fast approaching. The East Brighton Trust Fund supports
East Brighton Champions – Celebrating East Brighton
East Brighton Trust held a successful reception and awards evening at Moulsecoomb Primary School on the evening of April 20th
University students and staff join Community Spring Clean
Community Spring Clean University of Brighton students and staff joined the local community to clean up the area around Moulsecoomb