What we do
Voluntary Action in Arun and Chichester (VAAC) is a charity that supports and works with other charities and community groups, to sustain and grow their good work.
As an umbrella VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) organisation we have over 650 local organisations who are our members. We support, nurture and advocate for local communities, and create partnerships that make a difference on the ground.
We aim to amplify the power of the VCSE sector, and campaign for increased recognition, resources and systematic change.
VAAC's vision
To see a thriving, inclusive and strong Voluntary, Community Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector that unites, supports, inspires and empowers individuals and communities driving transformative change towards an equitable society.
The Mission/Our Purpose
Our purpose is to ensure that VCSE sector thrives and delivers in response to local needs. We facilitate solutions to community issues, overcoming challenges and advocating for impactful, sustainable change - benefiting each person, each organisation and every community we serve.
We are focussed on:
- Enriching communities
- Inspiring volunteers
- Strengthening the Voluntary sectors voice and recognition
- Equity, inclusion and diversity