Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester
Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester
Wed 29 April 2026
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.
Wed 13 May 2026
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.
Wed 13 May 2026
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.
Wed 20 May 2026
K2 Youth & Community Centre, Eldon Way, Wick, West Sussex, BN17 7HE (10am - 12pm)
VAAC in partnership with Littlehampton Town Council invites you to network and find out about Pride in Place Funding. This event is especially relevant for community groups and charities either based in Littlehampton and the surrounding area, or those delivering services within the area.Thu 11 June 2026
Online/virtual (10am - 11.30am)
It is vital that people and organisations we ask to support our work understand what impact their donations will have. Evaluation, monitoring and impact measurement are essential tools for fundraising. Do you know your outputs from your outcomes? Are you unsure what you need to measure and what people might be interested in? Do you collect lots of information but aren't sure what to do? Do you want to use your data, case studies and stories more effectively in your fundraising?Tue 14 July 2026
Online/Virtual (1.00pm - 2.30pm)
Writing for funders is a kay 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? This session is about how to make your writing and applications clearer and stand out.Wed 9 September 2026
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!Thu 15 October 2026
Online/Virtual (1pm - 2.30pm)
Do you want to ● Find new ways of raising funds? ● Understand where your untapped potential is? A good range of income streams helps an organisation to be more financially resilient and can reduce the impact of reduced funding in one income area. Many not-for-profits start their fundraising journey with Trusts and Foundations before exploring new ways to raise funds.Tue 3 November 2026
Online/Virtual (6pm - 7.30pm)
During which we will consider: ● What are the different fundraising options open to you? ● How do you know which options are right for your organisation? ● What are the practical first steps you can take to diversify your income? ● How can you support everyone in the organisation to help with fundraising?Tue 8 December 2026
Online/Virtual (10am - 11.30am)
Do you want to ● Have better connections with your donors and supporters? ● Find more touchpoints and exceed expectations? ● Enjoy your relationships with your donors and supporters? Underpinning successful fundraising needs to be fantastic stewardship to build long term relationships.VAAC would like to know what your training needs are, to help us plan future training courses. Please contact us with your ideas at:
Email: admin@vaac.org.uk
Phone: 01243 840305
Wednesday 29 April
Meet the Funders
Wednesday 13 May
2026 Lucy Stone Fundraising - Prospecting & Research: How do you find the right funders for you?
