Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester

Promoting and supporting
Charities and Community Groups
Across Arun and Chichester

Promoting and supporting
Charities and Community Groups
Across Arun and Chichester

Our vision is to see a strong, vibrant voluntary and community sector that supports, inspires and empowers individuals and communities throughout Arun and Chichester.
We do this through 1-1 support and advice, training and networking events, helping groups to start-up and develop their work.

Latest from VAAC

Volunteers' Celebration Picnic

We were excited to celebrate Volunteers’ Week on Wednesday 4th June with a Volunteers’ Picnic. A wonderful day was had by all at the Ferring Country Centre. The sun was shining, the music played. There was plenty of tea and cake consumed and even some Pétanque! Thank you to everyone who came along and made it such an enjoyable event. A special thanks to Ferring Country Centre for hosting the picnic, Mike Fry from Waves Music Therapy for his wonderful musical entertainment throughout, to Dr Tim Fooks the High Sheriff of West Sussex, Cllr Alan Butcher the Mayor of Littlehampton, Cllr Freddie Tandy the Chairman of Arun District Council, who all came along to join us. Of course, not forgetting all the wonderful volunteers who do a fantastic job in the local community.

Small Charity Week 2025

Small charities like yours are at the heart of our communities. That’s why we’re excited to announce the return of Small Charity Week from 23-28 June. Small Charity Week is the perfect time to get out into your community to spread the word, plan fundraising events, or find new volunteers. So, get the date in your diary and start planning how you’re going to make the most of this year’s campaign.

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West Sussex Links Training Digest

The latest edition of the West Sussex Training Links is now available to view

> West Sussex Links Training Digest

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Upcoming Events

Wed 2 July 2025

Risk Management for Community Groups and Charities

The Parish Centre, Hislop Walk, Bognor Regis, PO21 1LP

1.30pm - 3.30pm

Tim Larden from Ladbrook Insurance (now part of Access Insurance) will be delivering this interactive session covering: The risks that community and voluntary groups face, how to evaluate the risks and the role of insurance.

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Tue 15 July 2025

Lucy Stone Writing for Impact: How can you make your applications and letters to trusts and foundations stand out?

Online

1pm - 2.30pm

Writing for funders is a key part of a fundraisers work ● Do you want to write better letters to funders? ● Are your applications lacking impact? ● Could your case for support stand out more?

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Wed 10 September 2025

Lucy Stone Ask Lucy Anything about Fundraising!

Online

10am - 11.30am

Can come with any questions about fundraising and Lucy will do what she can to help you! We can talk about anything! Come and share your success and frustrations, ask questions and let’s learn together!

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