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

West Sussex Links Training Digest

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

> West Sussex Links Training Digest

VAAC's Strategy 2025-2028

We would like your views as we look forward and design our strategy for 2025 – 2028. Let us know what you think of our mission and objectives

> VAAC's Strategy 2025-2028 Consultation

A note to Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester members

VAAC are currently looking at their objectives to shape the future of the VAAC strategic plan for 2025-2028 and would appreciate the input from their members via participating in this survey, which can be accessed by scanning the QR code or via the following link

> VAAC Strategic Plan 2025-2028: Objectives Ranking Survey 

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Upcoming Events

Mon 24 February 2025

Funding Grants Information Session

The Waverley (function room), Marine Drive West, Aldwick, Bognor Regis PO21 2QA

10.30 am - 1.00 pm

VAAC is pleased to introduce at this event, two grant providers; Sussex Community Foundation and Meadow Blue Community Energy Ltd (MBCE). Sussex Community Foundation is a Sussex based grant maker, whose aim is to empower communities by making grants that address their specific needs. From health and environment to employment and social isolation, they fund projects, services and core costs that help charities and community groups build their sustainability. There will also be an opportunity to find out more about Meadow Blue Community Energy Ltd (MBCE), a community benefit society whose aim is to support our VAAC members with sustainability, environmental and energy efficiency measures in Bognor Regis, Chichester, and the rural areas in between.

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Wed 5 March 2025

Risk Management for Community Groups and Charities

Dove Lodge, 49 Beach Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5JG

1.30 pm - 3.30 pm

Tim Larden from Ladbrook Insurance will be delivering an interactive session on Insurance and Risk Management covering: The risks that community and voluntary groups face, how to evaluate the risks and the role of insurance.

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Wed 5 March 2025

Coffee Connections

National Trust Slindon Estate, Slindon, Arundel BN18 0RG

10am - 12pm

You are invited along to our next Coffee Connections, our peer-to-peer support drop-in sessions for anyone working with or supporting volunteers. Join us for coffee, biscuits and a chance to chat to other volunteer managers/co-ordinators. A chance to meet your local colleagues, ask questions or raise concerns, or just to catch up informally over a cuppa! Directions: On entering the driveway to Slindon College, instead of bearing left for the college keep driving straight ahead (signs to National Trust). Please park in the yard in the first entrance on the left and walk through the archway to the buildings.

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