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 thriving, inclusive and strong VCSE sector that unites, supports, inspires, and empowers individuals and communities driving transformative change towards an equitable society.

Latest from VAAC

Local Government Reorganisation Consultation Launch East Sussex, Brighton and Hove and West Sussex

We would like you to take part in the consultation on proposals for local government reorganisation in East Sussex, Brighton and Hove and West Sussex. This consultation marks a key milestone in a landmark reform that paves the way for stronger, unitary local authorities, equipped to drive economic growth, improve local public services, and empower their communities.

> Consultation

Our Executive Summary 2025 - 2030


Driving Voluntary Action and Active Communities

Read our impact 2024 – 2025 here

> Executive Summary

West Sussex Links Training Digest

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

> West Sussex Links Training Digest

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Upcoming Events

Thu 27 November 2025

Blue Horizon Networking Event

The Waverley, Marine Drive West, Bognor Regis, PO21 2QA

10.00am - 12.30pm

A networking event for charities and community groups in Arun and Chichester Districts who are connected to the sea - By the ocean, In the ocean, On the ocean.

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Mon 8 December 2025

Selsey Networking Event

St. Peter's Church Hall, Selsey

10.00am - 11.30am

Join us for VAAC’s Christmas networking event in Selsey. An opportunity for VAAC members to meet with other organisations to connect and share ideas. The VAAC team will also be on hand to discuss volunteering, fundraising, legal and governance support and more. Refreshments will be provided.

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Tue 9 December 2025

Lucy Stone Managing Your Relationships with your Donors and Funders

Online

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. We must at all times remember that “They are not your donors, you are one of their charities” (Mark Phillips), importantly, it is that we are one of their charities. The relationships need to be personal, supported, appropriate and at times unexpected.

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