Group Support

Support and Advice for Charities & Community Groups to help them grow and thrive

What we offer

Free 1:1 support and advice on the following;

• Start ups – finding the right organisational structure, writing a governing document, recruiting trustees, opening a bank account and more…
• Policies (which ones you should have) and practice (how to deliver them)
• Strategy planning and how to measure impact of your work
• Advice on writing funding bids and providing feedback before submission (we need 10 working days before the closing date to review bids)
• Recruiting volunteers including Trustees – Contact Volunteer Now!
• Health Checks – advice on development and checking you have everything in place
• Guidance on websites and getting your message across

If your charity or community group would like help from our development team fill in our referral form. A member of our team will be in contact to give you the advice and support you need.

Services

We also offer the following services at a charge:

• Training courses (subsidised)
• Consultancy services – we charge for pieces of work that are more involved than advising. Examples include:
  - Facilitating strategy development days for Trustee Boards
  - Writing funding bids
  - Running bespoke training for organisations

We are happy to discuss your needs with you. Our charges are very reasonably priced for the voluntary sector.
Please contact us for more information.

Access to a free charity advice helpline: Russell-Cooke Solicitors

The law firm Russell-Cooke works with VAAC to provide a free telephone helpline for VAAC members. The helpline allows members to have a short telephone conversation with a legal professional on issues relating to running a charity. Find out more.

Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester Membership

If you would like to become a member of VAAC and receive free support, please visit our membership section to see what benefits you could receive or fill in our membership form now.