New chairman for Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester as challenges continue

Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester has a new chairman to guide the charity’s vital work as it faces the challenges ahead.
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Sue Holmes is taking over from Tony Sneller, who been chairman since VAAC was formed by the merger of CVS Arunwide and Voluntary & Community Action Chichester District (VCACD) in April 2012.

Tony is confident that by passing on the role to Sue, VAAC will continue the great work it does in supporting voluntary and community groups in the Arun district and Chichester.

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Sue has been a trustee since 2015 and vice-chairman since 2018, as well as having previous experience with charities and Bognor Regis Town Council.

Sue Holmes is the new chairman at Voluntary Action Arun & ChichesterSue Holmes is the new chairman at Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester
Sue Holmes is the new chairman at Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester

Tony, who was previously chairman of VCACD for five years, remains on the board as a trustee.

He said: “Sue has contributed much to the trustee discussions and has brought insight and understanding of the voluntary sector and from her time with local government.

“I am confident that she will continue to guide the trustees as they support the chief executive, Hilda Sherwood, and the VAAC team in the future.”

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The charity has been playing an important role during the Covid-19 outbreak, working with West Sussex County Council and both Arun and Chichester district councils to co-ordinate volunteering in the area.

Sue said: “I am very pleased, if a little daunted, to follow in Tony’s footsteps as chair. His great knowledge and experience has steered VAAC through many changes and challenges.

“These challenges continue. The work that VAAC does in supporting local charities and organisations is more vital than ever as we continue to deal with the ongoing issues presented by Covid.”

Since the lockdown period, the VAAC staff have all been working from home, although in recent weeks they have begun to return to the office on a rota for one day a week.

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They continued to provide support to the 470 or so charities and groups who are VAAC members, giving advice and training on issues such as funding opportunities, legal and governance challenges, and good practice in supporting and managing volunteers, through Zoom meetings. Visit www.vaac.org.uk for more information.

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