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Thursday 15 October 2026, The Fishbourne Centre, 46 Blackboy Lane, Fishbourne, Chichester PO18 8BE (10.30am – 2pm)
Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester invites you to our Annual General Meeting (AGM), the highlight of our year! This is your opportunity to hear about the incredible work we’ve accomplished together, celebrate our achievements and look ahead to the future. What to Expect • Presentation of the Charity’s Annual Accounts and Trustees’ Annual Report • Appointment of new Trustees and Auditors • A chance to connect with fellow members and partners over a networking lunch.

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2026 Lucy Stone Fundraising - Ask Lucy anything about fundraising?
Online/Virtual
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!
Start Up Club 6 Week Evening Course
The Track, Bognor Regis
6pm - 8pm
Wednesday September 23rd - Wednesday October 28th. This 6 week in person workshops helps people to start up a new business. Ever wanted to start your own business? Perhaps you're in the early stages of starting out? this programme provides all the essentials you need to start a business
Transition Chichester Surviving a Food Crisis - Who is responsible locally?
104 The Hornet
9.30 - 4.30
Member Networking Event - Booking available soon Summary of the Purpose, Programme and Organisation of the Conference In this era of escalating crises, collaboration is vital. The UK is not self sufficient in food, particularly fruit and vegetables and we rely on just in time delivery and long supply lines which are increasingly subject to disruption due to climate breakdown and other difficulties.