Quite deep into Kemptown, this is one of the bigger charity shops in Brighton and has a good…read morecollection of books, clothes and other odds and ends. They have a good choice of books hailing from all sorts of esoteric genres. They are really quite cheap too; I got The God Delusions for a mere one pound sterling. But there are far more things of worth in here than most tired shops and with their helpful volunteers, it's a breath of fresh air to hunt around in a shop where the possible purchases are so cheap.

Definitely the best charity shop in Brighton and Hove. I've been shopping in charity shops all my…read morelife and this one rules. What makes it so good? The stock is always brilliant and of the highest quality. I have never left there without something great. They have mens, womens, kids, bric-a-brac, records, DVDs and CDs. I bought a brand new cashmere jumper for £5! What also sets this shop apart is the staff, who are always friendly and chatty and cheerful. It's a real pleasure to go in there because you always feel welcome. In addition to that, there is always a great mixture of Kemp Town characters. You could spend a whole day in there browsing and people watching and never get bored.

I found a mint vinyl copy of Little Earthquakes here yesterday…read more For the bargain price of £5!!!! I've been searching for this record for at least eight to ten years and here it was, sat in the window of British Heart Foundation, just waiting for me. There were lots of other great looking records and books dotted around too. But I'll be honest with you, I couldn't concentrate. I just wanted to get home, drop the needle into the groove and play Tori Amos's amazing debut album at full volume.

This is a great little bookshop and record shop where all the proceeds go to the British Heart…read moreFoundation. It's well worth the trip out of town down London Road- particularly if you collect records, they always have a good selection for a few pounds each. The shop is small so the selection is limited but it still packs a second-hand punch- good quality fiction (both the range of titles and their condition), cookery, politics, history, reference, photography. They also have a small section of dvds- all checked to make sure they are working.

I've found various bargains in the British Heart Foundations on Western Road and London Road. For…read moresome reason though, I think the stock in the Hove branch of the national charity shop is always a bit dated and lacklustre. Last time I went in with my mum, my auntie and my better half and none of us could see a single item of clothing we liked enough to even pull off the rack, let alone try on! As for the rest of the stock, the curtains and blankets were criminally bad and the bric a brac section was bare, save for a few chipped vases and solitary wine and champagne glasses. My advice would be to donate some good stuff yourself or skip it and try the other charity shops further down George Street.

I was in several charity shops today and the British Heart Foundation was tops. It's not that the…read moreclothing was especially fashionable, but it was organised by size! And the sizes were clearly indicated by those little dealies on top of the hangers. So nice. There was a modest CD and DVD collection - I picked up a DVD for £2, and I think the most expensive one on the shelf was £3. Books included a children's area along with paperbacks and hardcover, and there were also a few houseware items out on display. The sales clerk was lovely - she thanked me for my little purchase and sounded so genuine. Aw, nice.

The Brighton Youth Centre doesn't look like much from the outside - indeed, I had trouble finding…read moreit even with google-mapped directions, and nobody I asked had heard of it. However, inside is a safe and friendly space for kids and youth to participate in a variety of programs. A gymnasium hosts various sporting events and the classroom-type rooms upstairs lean toward less physical activities. Graffiti along the inside walls ensures the space is adolescent friendly and not at all like a school. I was in one of the upstairs rooms, assisting with back to back workshops sessions put on by the Little Green Pig Writing Project. It was great, creative fun for youth 7 - 16. I recommend a) getting involved as a volunteer with the Centre or b) getting the kids you know into some of the great programs!

Its an amasing place with so much going on and so much more to come. I am a youth worker there. We…read morework to help people develop socially and informally in a fun environment. Get involved in dance, football, basketball, try the full size skate park on the roof (yes thats right) or do some quieter more reflective creative work, learn to cook or just chill and watch tv. With some more promotion we can encourage more diverse communities of young people and get the investment we need to develop the center even more.

It's has some nice items and the layout is good. You can move in there compared to some george…read morestreet charity shops. Prices are steep

Someone must've been fond of the YMCA song in Hove, because just when I was thinking there was only…read morea Hove YMCA on London Road, Brighton, I find out there are THREE of the blighters in two streets in Hove alone. There may even be more! Where the George Street store is your standard clothes charity shop, and the other Blatchington Road branch (see review) focused on furniture, this store is all about electrical products - from radios and TVs to fridges and heaters. If you're in the market for second-hand electrical products then be sure to check this place out, as they are slightly more reliable than other non-charity shops. You're also helping the YMCA out, so they can make more awesome pop videos with the Village People (who, coincidentally, seemed to be working at Lewes Bonfire Night this year!)

As well as all of the electrical products and other amazingly useful buys or just as easily,…read more ridiculously old fashioned and perhaps useless tat, Hove YMCA does what it's name suggests; Advise Youths. Monday to Friday Hove YMCA runs drop in sessions, giving much needed help on issues ranging from unemployment, and job hunting to sexual health and free pregnancy tests. These types of places are in my opinion the bed rock of a good society, so naturally I will give it 5 stars!

This is a community centre which offers a range of different services and events, depending on the…read moretime of year. They host an offstead registered before and after school club at very reasonable hourly or sessionly rates, with snacks available too. I am told this is an excellent service and is certainly very useful for working parents whos children attend nearby schools. They have a large hall which can be hired for childrens Birthday parties - you could easily fit a bouncy castle in there and still have loads of space for games and food etc. My children have attended a couple of parties here and had a great time so it is well worth considering it as an option when planning a party. If you live within the area then i recommend you popping in to see what they have to offer as you may be pleasantly surprised.

Created in 1959 from businesses looking out for each other. This concept has not changed over the…read moreyears, and it has grown with the village. There are many and varied events that take place in the area which your businesss could become involved with. I work a couple of days in Rustington and have had experience of this Chamber, which has always been good. My boss feels the same!! I would suggest local businesses have a look at the Chambers' website and decide for themselves.