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’s new website is scheduled to launch this autumn. Design and build work will begin this week, so please bear with us as we progress through the process.
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.
We’d love to hear how working with VAAC has supported your organisation and increased your impact. Please share your stories, photos, or videos so we can highlight them on our website and social media.
Want to be featured in a future bulletin? Send a short summary, image, or flyer (PNG, JPEG, or PDF), along with a weblink, to our admin office.
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!
Free community group workshop: Making your communications work for you
Chichester City Council, North Street, Chichester PO19 1LQ
9.30am - 12.30pm
Chichester District Council is inviting community groups to a free training workshop on how to make your communications more effective. This training is part of our ongoing support for the Chichester District Climate Action Network and will help groups promote their work, attract volunteers and increase climate action. Delivered by Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester (VAAC), the training will provide practical tips on using different media types and platforms to promote your organisations and activities effectively. Spaces are limited and filling fast so book now to avoid missing the opportunity to take your marketing to the next level!
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
