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Promoting and Supporting Charities & Community Groups across Arun and Chichester Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester can help you! Volunteer Now!

We provide a range of services, training and support for voluntary and community organisations and will represent your view on the networks we attend. We can offer help with:
- Setting up a new group
- Constitutions and charity law
- Finding funding
- Personnel issues
- Polices and procedures
- Publicity and marketing
- Quality standards

Become a member . . . Membership of Voluntary Action Arun

and Chichester free and is open to voluntary and community groups and statutory organisations working within Chichester and Arun Districts. As well as the services and support mentioned, members are entitled to:

WEEKLY UPDATES - our weekly email bulletin
VOICE - our quarterly newsletter
TRAINING - subsidised rate on all training courses
VOTING- right to nominate and elect representatives onto our board. Our volunteer service helps local people to find their perfect volunteer role, and helps organisations to recruit much-needed volunteers. www.facebook.com/2VolunteerNow

To become a member please contact us by ringing 01243 840305 or contact us via email - [email protected]

08/04/2026

🌿 Free Guided Wellbeing Walks at RSPB Pagham Harbour 🌿
Take some time for yourself to slow down, relax and connect with nature at this stunning coastal site. These gentle guided walks offer a chance to listen, learn and enjoy the wildlife and scenery in a calm and supportive setting.
The walks are led by Kate Drake, Health and Wellbeing Officer from the South Downs National Park alongside an RSPB volunteer.
📅 Dates: 5 January, 2 February, 2 March and 20 April
⏰ Meeting time: 10:45 am
📍 Meeting point: Reception at RSPB Pagham Harbour
🎟 Cost: Free
Please dress for all weathers and wear suitable footwear.
🚌 Getting there:
Catch the number 51 bus from Chichester Bus Station. If transport is a barrier, you can apply for a Health and Wellbeing Travel Grant to hire a minibus.
📧 For transport enquiries: [email protected]
A lovely opportunity to support wellbeing through gentle movement, fresh air and shared experience.

07/04/2026

Your Voice Matters: Getting Involved in Research
Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester and West Sussex County Council are excited to invite you to ‘Your Voice Matters: Getting Involved in Research’ - a practical and inspiring workshop designed specifically for VCSE organisations across West Sussex. This session shines a spotlight on the vital role that lived experience plays in shaping meaningful, impactful research. Whether your organisation already engages with research or you’re exploring how to get started, this workshop will help you understand how community insight can strengthen evidence, improve services, and open new opportunities for involvement.
📍When:Wed 15 April 2026
📍 Time: 9.30am to 1.30pm�
📍Location: Chichester City Council, The Council House, North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LQ
📍Register to attend: https://www.vaac.org.uk/events-training/events

01/04/2026

Your Voice Matters: Getting Involved in Research
Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester and West Sussex County Council are excited to invite you to ‘Your Voice Matters: Getting Involved in Research’ - a practical and inspiring workshop designed specifically for VCSE organisations across West Sussex. This session shines a spotlight on the vital role that lived experience plays in shaping meaningful, impactful research. Whether your organisation already engages with research or you’re exploring how to get started, this workshop will help you understand how community insight can strengthen evidence, improve services, and open new opportunities for involvement.
📍When: Wed 15 April 2026
📍Time: 9.30am to 1.30pm�
📍Location: Chichester City Council, The Council House, North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LQ
📍Register to attend: https://www.vaac.org.uk/events-training/events

31/03/2026

📣 Free or Low Cost Comms Tools for Charities!
Managing communications and marketing in charities can be challenging, especially with small teams and tight budgets. This helpful blog rounds up a range of free or low cost tools to support your communications and make your work easier and more effective.
It is a great resource for charity staff and volunteers who manage social media, newsletters, websites and day to day communications, particularly in small organisations.

👉 Take a look at the blog to discover practical tools that can save time, improve reach and strengthen your charity communications.
👉 https://ow.ly/XrIr50Y8Fc7

25/03/2026

Your experiences of accessing or trying to access, weight loss injections.

Healthwatch West Sussex (Healthwatch Brighton and Hove, Healthwatch East Sussex) would like to find out what you know about, and your experiences of accessing or trying to access, weight loss injections.

The survey can be completed by a family member, friend, or within your professional network, and the responses will be collated to help us better understand the strengths and challenges within current services.

Complete the survey here: https://ow.ly/JcxP50YseCa
Thanks for taking part.

18/03/2026

🌟Angmering Parish Council want you to Say Thank You to a Local Superstar 🌟
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for their community? Now is your chance to recognise their dedication by nominating them for a local community award.
🏆 Awards open for nomination:
• Fred Rowley Award
• Volunteer of the Year Award
• Young Volunteer of the Year Award
These awards celebrate individuals who make a real difference through volunteering and community action.
📝 How to nominate:
Find out more and submit a nomination using the online form here (not the link in the poster):
https://ow.ly/lnK650Y4Iif
📅 Closing date: 3 April 2026
📞 Contact for more information:
01903 772124
[email protected]
Please share and help us celebrate the amazing people supporting our community.

16/03/2026

West Sussex Links Training Digest!
https://ow.ly/Ukmr50YcGHM

The Jan 2026 West Sussex Links Training Digest is still available and it is packed with current learning opportunities for the voluntary and community sector across West Sussex.
Published three times a year in January, April and October, the digest brings together a wide range of training to support charities, community groups and volunteers across the county.
This edition includes opportunities covering:
• Fundraising
• Safeguarding
• Wellbeing
• Governance
• Finance
• And more
Whether you are a volunteer, part of a community group, or looking to build your skills and confidence, there is something useful for you.

👉 Take a look at the latest edition here:
https://ow.ly/Ukmr50YcGHM

12/03/2026

Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester invites you to the upcoming Blue Horizon Networking Event on Tuesday 24th March, from 10am to 12pm at The Waverley, Marine Drive West, Aldwick, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 2QA (see attached flyer).

This event is designed for charities and community groups with a connection to the sea. It’s a great opportunity to connect with other groups, share ideas and explore new opportunities. You’ll also hear from Sussex Bay who’ll be showcasing an online tool for community groups and seeking your views on how we might bring the sea, Bognor’s marine life and its fishing heritage into a potential redevelopment.

Please register your attendance to this event on 24th March via the link below:
https://ow.ly/fYI350YsffK

10/03/2026

🚶 Free Falls Prevention Workshops🚶

Join Whole Life Fitness in this free two hour Falls Prevention workshop designed to help people stay active, safe and independent.

What you will learn:
• Simple exercises to improve strength and balance that you can do at home
• How to lower your risk of falling
• Ways to maintain independence and confidence
• What to do and how to stay safe if you do fall

📍 Locations and dates:
Southbourne
Tuesday 3 February, 2pm to 4pm

Midhurst
Tuesday 3 March, 2pm to 4pm

Loxwood
Tuesday 17 March, 2pm to 4pm

This workshop is ideal for older adults and anyone interested in improving balance and preventing falls.

📧 To book or find out more:
Email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
📞 Call 07785 747669

Please share with anyone who may benefit.

09/03/2026

🤝 VAAC Drop In Networking Event
Come and join us at our VAAC drop in networking session and connect with other charities and community groups. This is a relaxed opportunity to meet, share ideas and build local partnerships.
The VAAC team will also be on hand to offer support and advice on:
• Volunteering
• Fundraising
• Legal and governance support
• And more
📅 Date: Monday 16 March 2026
⏰ Time: 12pm to 1.30pm
📍 Location: Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Ave, Littlehampton BN16 4FU
This session is open to VAAC members.
📧 Register your interest:
Email Sharon at [email protected]

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The Town Hall, Clarence Road
Bognor Regis
PO211LD

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+441243840305

Website

http://www.vaac.org.uk/

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