The first conference for the Sussex Mediation Alliance (Brighton & Hove Independent Mediation Service – BHIMS, Mediation Plus, Hastings and Rother Mediation and West Sussex Mediation) will be held on the 10th October in Brighton at the BMECP.    Thanks in advance to all the great speakers who are giving up their time to support […]

Receipts and Payments Accounts for year ending 31 March 2015

BHIMS are delighted to have worked with Sussex Police in the development of a Community Mediation video for use by the police in Sussex. Sussex Police are committed supporters of community mediation and see it as a vital tool in their armoury to help deal with low and medium level anti-social behaviour.   Our sincere […]

Looking for the right person for a great job. Working 8 hours a week as part of a small team. Job application and job description documents below. If you would like any further information please do call either Mark or Julia on 01273 700812. Completed applications should be sent using the BHIMS Job Application form […]

BHIMS celebrated 21 years of delivering conflict resolution on 25 November 2015. We were joined for the celebrations by our patron Peter James. the Mayor of Brighton and Hove, Councillor Lynda Hyde and 40 other guests. Here are a couple of photos from the day.

24/07/2015 More rowing neighbours are turning to mediation in Brighton and Hove than ever before now police have started referring disputes to a specialist team. The Brighton and Hove Independent Mediation Service (BHIMS), which is also used by the city council and housing associations, has received 50 referrals this year, up from 29 in January […]

Eighteen newly qualified community mediators have joined the team at Brighton and Hove Independent Mediation Service (BHIMS). Alongside the existing team of 30-plus active volunteer mediators they will provide support to local communities needing help with resolving neighbourhood conflict and disputes. The Sussex Community Foundation provided the funding for the training course which took place […]

We were successful in our bid to run a mediation training programme and were awarded £3800 from Sussex Community Foundation. The first session of the mediation training took place on Saturday 10th January 2015. We are pleased to announce that all 18 people turned up for the training bringing with them goodies and homemade cakes!! […]

We are extremely pleased to have appointed Pam Lelliott as our new part time caseworker. Pam is an extremely experienced mediator and has volunteered for BHIMS for a while now. Pam has also been responsible for writing our press releases and website together with checking any copy we send out! Pam will start with us […]

International murder mystery author Peter James, is to become the first Patron of the Brighton and Hove Independent Mediation Service (BHIMS). The charity has been operating in Brighton, Hove and Lewes and surrounding areas for 21 years, offering a range of services to local communities with the aim of resolving conflict and disputes.  During 2014 […]