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We help charities, community groups, and volunteers across Arun & Chichester find funding, recruit volunteers, and build organisations that make a real difference.

 

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Supporting hundreds of local organisations every year. Connecting volunteers with causes that matter. Delivering training, funding support, and community programmes.

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“With VAAC’s support, we secured funding and recruited volunteers — allowing us to expand our services to more people in our community.”

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