Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester
Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester
Our vision is to see a thriving, inclusive and strong VCSE sector that unites, supports, inspires, and empowers individuals and communities driving transformative change towards an equitable society.
VAAC staff and trustees wish you a healthy and prosperous New Year.
We are looking forward to working with you during this coming year.
We will soon be publishing our upcoming training and events calendar so watch out for further details.
As a charity ourselves we face the same challenges as our members, and our new strategic priorities are a reflection of both the issues and opportunities facing the local VCSE sector over the next five years.
Please take the opportunity to read our full strategy below.
The latest edition of the West Sussex Training Links is now available to view
Meet the Funders
Online
11am - 1pm
Community Works are pleased to offer you the opportunity to meet national, regional and local funders online and hear about latest pots of funding across Sussex and the UK. The session will be chaired by Lucy Stone of No Stone Unturned Fundraising.
2026 Lucy Stone Fundraising - Prospecting & Research: How do you find the right funders for you?
Online/Virtual
10am - 11.30am
How can you do great research about Trusts, Foundations and Grants before you make an application? Where do you look for information and vitally – what is that information telling you? We will explore a range of FREE and paid resources and how to make the most of them. You will also leave the session knowing how to use the Charity Commission website for your Trust fundraising research.
Good Practice in Volunteering (Chichester City Council Community Forum)
Chichester City Council The Council House North Street Chichester PO19 1LQ
10:00am -12:30pm
Good Practice in Volunteering for the Voluntary Sector Join us at the Chichester City Council Community Forum for a free session on Good Practice in Volunteering, created for local charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations. What to Expect: Speakers from The National Trust Petworth House, Sussex Community Transport, and Age UK will share their insights and experiences of working with volunteers. They’ll cover: • Effective onboarding approaches • Strategies for volunteer retention • Practical examples from their own organisations You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and stay on for informal networking with others in the sector.
