Bringing you the latest updates in Arun and Chichester Districts and across West Sussex
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VAAC FORTNIGHTLY E-BULLETIN UPDATE
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Welcome to the fortnightly e-bulletin from Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester which we hope you will find useful. The following information, covers both Chichester and Arun Districts and West Sussex.
If you would like to include some information about your organisation including upcoming events, please contact us by emailing Sharon Westcott
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You Can Still Lend a Hand!
It was fantastic to see people coming together to lend a hand in their communities to experience how rewarding volunteering can be, and the power it has to make a change.
73% of volunteers say getting involved gives them more confidence, according to research by the NCVO. And over 7 million of you say you are more likely to volunteer as a result of seeing The Big Help Out in action!
The Big Help Out is not for one day only. Their handy app helps you lend a hand all year round. Just follow the link below. If you have an hour – fantastic. If you want to do something regular, there’s an opportunity for you!
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We now have a dedicated page on our website where we will be compiling all the information, resources and guidance that comes out in relation to the Cost of Living Crisis, and the impact on Voluntary Sector organisations. We will endeavour to share important updates through this e-bulletin as well, but please do keep an eye on the webpage to ensure you keep up to date with any changes or news.
British Land have commissioned the Centre for Charity Effectiveness at Bayes Business School to produce a series of factsheets to help their partners access the support they need, particularly as inflation increases the cost of energy, rent, supplies and wages. These factsheets will provide a range of information and links to resources covering topics from planning and operations to strategy and governance, and economic resilience during a time of crisis. They will aim to update and reissue this resource on a monthly basis for a further three months.
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Many organisations are opening their venues up to the public as "Warm Spaces" this winter, somewhere people can go to keep warm if they are struggling to heat their own homes. Look at the links below to find maps of the "Warm Spaces" that have been registered so far (please note there may be different locations on each site.)
If you are opening your venue as a Warm Space you can register on these sites as well, so that people can find out what spaces are available nearby.
Warm Welcome
Warm Spaces
List of ADC funded Warm Spaces
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Tea & Coffee Club
Jubilee Hall, Chalcraft Lane, Bersted,
Bognor Regis PO21 5TU
From 15th May to July 17th
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Arun Events
Various locations
They are also looking for a new venue for their carer group in Bognor. Must be suitable for around 20 people and have disabled facilities. Let us know if you can help!
From June 5th to June 14th
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For other news from the local voluntary sector, please see our website
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Funding News
- As part of its new 10-year strategy, Heritage 2033, the National Lottery Grants for Heritage programme is doubling its upper limit for applications from £5 million to £10 million – its first increase in twenty years – to offset some pressures of inflation and the cost-of-living crisis. The next deadline for projects over £250,000 is 17th August 2023.
- Sussex Community Foundation (SCF) regularly host funding advice sessions for guidance on how to prepare your application. The next session will take place on Thursday 27th July 2023 from 1030am – 12pm.
Available Funds
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Poundland Foundation’s Kit 4 Kids Grant Scheme, deadline: 5pm, 13th June 2023.
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Hospital Saturday Fund—Large Grants, deadline: 15th June 2023.
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Help the Homeless Grant, deadline: 5pm, 15th June 2023.
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The Ulverscroft Foundation, deadline: 15th June 2023.
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The Finnis Scott Foundation, deadline: 4pm, 16th June 2023.
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Wingate Foundation, deadline: 5pm, 16th June 2023.
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Clarion Futures Digital Grants, deadline: 12 noon, 28th June 2023.
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Adamson Trust, deadline: 30th June 2023.
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Bupa Foundation Green Community Grants, deadline: 12 noon, 30th June 2023.
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Fat Beehive Foundation, deadline: 5pm, 30th June 20223.
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Ouseley Church Music Trust, deadline: 30th June 2023.
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Sport England - Small Grants Programme, deadline: 30th June 2023.
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UnLtd - Awards for Social Entrepreneurs, deadline: 30th June 2023.
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Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation, deadline: 30th June 2023.
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Little Lives UK –Children’s Community Support Programme, 30th June 2023.
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British and Foreign School Society, deadline: 3rd July 2023.
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Clarion Housing Group - William Sutton Prize, deadline: 12 noon, 3rd July 2023.
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King Baudouin Foundation - Community Health Fund, deadline: 3rd July 2023.
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Royal Society of Chemistry - Outreach Fund, deadline: 3rd July 2023.
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Wolfson Foundation - Wolfson Fabric Repair Grants, deadline: midnight, 4th July 2023.
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Weaver's Company Benevolent Fund, deadline: 6th July 2023.
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero - Heat Network Efficiency Scheme, deadline: 7th July 2023.
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Hilden Charitable Fund, deadline: 4pm, 7th July 2023.
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The Big Give Christmas Challenge, deadline: 7th July 2023.
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See all the details and more vacancies on our website
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Core funded by West Sussex County Council, Arun District Council and Chichester District Council
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