Supported by Saywell International, the aviation parts people supporting the local comunity.

 

If your charity or non profit making community organisation needs some help please email all the details to helppoint@splashfm.com

 

 

Charity Race Night

 

On Thursday 20 June, there’s a fiundraising racenight taking place in aid of Worthing Churches Homeless Projects.

It’s taking place in the Arindel Restaurant at Northbrook College on Littlehampton Road. Doors open 6pm for a 6,30pm start.

Tickets are £15 per head, which includes a two course meal with tea/coffee.

Tickets are available from the charity’s shops across the srea, or buy calling 01903 227828

 

Help to raise a million

 

PAWS Animal Sanctuary in Findon desperately need a new larger and better animal sanctuary.

The Sanctuary has had yet another very busy year, and there is a constant stream of stray abandoned and unwanted creatures rescued due to the economic climate.

The team have found suitable premises with enough land, so now what is needed is to raise the money to make a larger and better Animal Rescue Sanctuary a reality.

To find out more about supporting the PAWS Animal Sanctuary go to www.pawsanimalsanctuaryfindon.co.uk

 

Camelia Botnar Childrens Centre Charity Skydive

 

You can now book your place to Skydive for the Camelia Botnar Children’s Centre – winner of Charity of the Year at the Splash Awards 2013.

 

You could be taking a tandem jump with an instructor from 10,000-12,000ft up, on either Sunday 29 September or Saturday 19 October.

 

There is a £50 deposit, plus you will need to raise a minimum of £400 sponsorship.

 

Places are only available until the end of May – to find out more, go to

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/445381012213450/

 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Camelia-Botnar-Childrens-Centre/197274637003398

 

Dog foster homes urgently required

 

Dogs Trust Shoreham is searching for temporary foster homes for several of its canine residents and is hoping that local dog lovers will step forward to help.

 

Some dogs don't settle well in the kennels  and are often in need of a little extra love and attention and a home environment that gives them a chance to shine and show prospective new owners their real personality. Foster Carers make a huge difference to the welfare of their dogs

 

Dogs Trust will provide all accessories that the dog needs from bedding to toys and will also cover all vet and food bills for the dog. Please get in touch with Dogs Trust Shoreham to register your interest by calling: 01273 452576

 

British 10k London Run

 

Age UK West Sussex have 6 available spaces on the British 10k London Run for people to run for Age UK West Sussex

The event takes place on 14th July

If you would like to find out more call 01903 731800 or click www.thebritish10klondon.co.uk

 

 

Volunteers required

 

Age UK West Sussex are looking for a Volunteer Minibus Driver, collecting and dropping off older people to their homes, to the Centres and also possibly shopping and outings.

You will need a full clean driving licence, a courteous manner and the ability to carry out your role on your own or as part of a team. You will have to complete an in house minibus driving assessment and be patient and understanding of older peoples needs. You need to be organised and have an understanding of Age UK West Sussex and its’ services.

 

In addition, Age UK are West Sussex looking for a Kitchen/Café volunteer. You will be required to support the staff, which could mean serving in the Café, waitressing, or helping in the kitchen to prepare food and help keep the area clean. Volunteers are encouraged to do the hours that suit them and the staff will be able to inform you of which times need cover. Reserve volunteers are also required to cover any holiday and sickness.

There are no set qualifications or experience that is required. However, volunteers need to understand the health and hygiene rules of the kitchen as directed by the staff. You will also need to be patient and understanding of older peoples needs. You need to be organised and have an understanding of Age UK West Sussex and its’ services.

 

You will be given induction training to be sure you are confident and able to carry out your volunteer role. If any further relevant training is required in the future, then this will be made available subject to funding availability. All relevant training will be free to volunteers.

 

For more information, contact Fiona Barbour on 01903 731800

 

 

Adur Special Needs Project

 

Adur Special Needs Project are a charity based predominantly in the Shoreham, Lancing and Worthing areas and provide out of school clubs for children and young people who have a range of special needs; these range through physical disability, learning needs and mental problems. By providing fun activities for these youngsters out their home environments they are also able to offer a degree of respite care for their families.

 

They currently run a Tuesday evening youth club at the Lancing Youth Centre in Penhill Road, an 18+ group, and a play scheme which runs on the second and fourth Saturday of each month at Glebelands Day Centre, in Middle Road, Shoreham.

 

It is this last group where they most urgently need volunteers, especially on this coming Saturday (25th August) as they are short on volunteers that week due to it being a bank holiday.

 

Ideally, they are looking for people who are aged 16+ and have a real heart for serving these youngsters and who are lovely children but can often be quite demanding. The work is highly rewarding and great fun though it can offer a challenge on occasions.

 

If you are interested in volunteering or want to find out more email your details to info@adurspecialneedsproject.com and they will get back to you.

 

Furniture restorer / carpenter wanted

 

St Barnabas and Chestnut Tree House hospices need volunteer furniture restorers or carpenters to repair and renovate donated items of furniture in their brand new Distribution Centre in Broadwater, Worthing. 

 

The Centre is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm but hours are flexible.  Please phone Karen on 01903 275660 or email retail@stbh.org.uk

 

 

Volunteers wanted

 

 

Worthing Churches Homeless Projects would love to hear from anyone interested in volunteering at one of their two Charity Shops in Montague Street or Strand Parade Goring.

 

They are particularly keen to hear from people who would be willing to assist the Shop Managers with back room duties such as sorting donations, pricing items, steaming clothes and cleaning bric-a-brac.  

 

If you are able to spare a few hours a week and want to be part of an organisation which supports individuals out of homelessness and into independent living, please call Claire on 01903 227825 - or call in to one of their shops.

 

 

Book sorter wanted


St Barnabas and Chestnut Tree House hospices need volunteer book sorters at their brand new Distribution Centre in Broadwater, Worthing. 


Duties include sorting donated books and stock control.  The Centre is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm but hours are flexible. 


Please phone Karen on 01903 275660 or email retail@stbh.org.uk

 

 

Donate your books to West Sussex libraries

 

 

West Sussex libraries are urging us to donate good quality books in a bid to improve the choice and variety in their branches.

 

They’re on the look out for fiction and non-fiction books in excellent condition at less than four years old in hardback or under two years in paperback. Any donations that can’t be used could be sold or recycled.

 

For more information about the book appeal click www.westsussex.gov.uk/libraries or contact the West Sussex Library Service on 01243 642111 or pop into your local library

 

 

 

 

Alzheimer's Society – volunteers required

 

 

Alzheimer's Society in Sussex are currently looking for dedicated volunteers to join with existing or form new Volunteer Fundraising Groups in East, West and Mid Sussex and the surrounding villages.

 

The groups will start some exciting new fundraising events and activities in the local area as well as increasing dementia awareness.

 

The groups will be actively supporting the work done at the Alzheimer's Society by funding local services for people with dementia and their carers as well as raising funds towards research programmes into finding a cure for dementia.

 

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or would like further information, please contact Kylie Prankerd (Community Fundraiser – Sussex) on 01403 276649 or email kylie.prankerd@alzheimers.org.uk

 

 

Make and meet at Broadwater Library!

 

 

It’s ‘Make and Meet’ at Broadwater Library on Fridays.

 

From 10.45am till 12pm, people can bring in their own craft projects, which could include knitting, quilting, painting or model making, or come and find inspiration for a new one.

 

The sessions are a great opportunity for people to share their skills and socialise.

 

There is also a selection of craft books available for people to browse and borrow.

 

For further information contact Broadwater Library, Dominion Road, Broadwater, on 01903 233244.

Sompting Village Hall


 

Sompting Village Hall is hired out as a low-cost community facility, in particular to local recreational groups and charities needing a meeting space. 

 

The Hall is situated in West Street, Sompting and offers homely, spacious and well-equipped facilities at a fraction of the cost that a commercial organisation would charge. 

 

Find out more at www.somptingvillagehall.org

 

 

 

Southlanders Community Cafe

 

Southlanders Community Cafe, Wilmot Road, Shoreham are always on the look out for some more volunteers. 

 

If you are interested or know someone who is, please click www.southlanders.org.uk/index_files/Page3912.htm

 

There’s always plenty going on at Southlanders Community Cafe, Wilmot Road, Shoreham

 

Mondays - 9am-12noon - Free to use Internet Cafe and UK-Online Centre. Coffee, tea & snacks plus information on upcoming events. Raffle. Book sale.

Fridays - 9am-10am Extend Exercise Sessions

Fridays - 10:30am-12noon Southlanders Learning Information Centre

Fridays - 10am-12 noon Tea, coffee & snacks. Free to use Internet Cafe and UK-Online Centre. Mobile Library every fortnight

Fridays - 12:30pm-1:30pm  Friday Lunch Club - £4.75p for 2 courses

 

Find out more at www.southlanders.org.uk

 

 

RSPCA  - volunteers needed!

 

 

The RSPCA are searching for volunteer to help out with an array of tasks, ranging from fundraising, assisting in the shops and customer service to and having a say in key decisions as a branch trustee. 

 

Many of the tasks they need help with could help you if you are struggling to find work to gain employment in the future or it could give school leavers and recent graduates that all-important work experience.

 

The RSPCA is a charity and receives no Government funding. It relies on members of the public to continue encouraging kindness and preventing cruelty to animals. 

 

Experience is not necessary for many of the tasks, so whatever your forte in life, there should be something for you.

 

If you’re interested in getting involved then they can contact the RSPCA enquiries team on 0300 1234 555, click www.rspca.org.uk or contact your local branch to find out more.

 

 

 

 

Samuels Childrens Charity - Fundraising urgenty required

 

 

Samuels Childrens Charity is a new charity helping raise funds for families and children affected by cancer to have special days out

 

They are desperately in need of funds to help them continue their great work.

 

Full details of the charity and how you can help and get in touch you can go to their website info@samuelschildrenscharity.co.uk

 

 

WAM Worthing Parent Group - join the fun!

 

WAM is a very informal group of parents who get together for coffee or toddler mornings etc. They also organise evenings out for mums.

 

They are non profit making and all funds raised throughout the year go towards a Christmas party for all the kids.

 

To find out more you can call Elaine on 07922110132 or click www.wamworthingparentgroup.btck.co.uk

 

 

Stroke survivors and carers - Specialist taster classes

 

There are classes for stroke survivors and their carers every Monday at 1pm at the Maybridge Keystone Centre in Raleigh Way, Goring, just off the Strand.

 

Providing tailored exercise to follow on from physiotherapy; aiming to increase strength, mobility and independence

 

The class is concessionary and there is no charge for carers

 

Venue is disability friendly and has ample parking. You call to book for the next class on 01903 205 684

 

 

 

Voice for Disability - get involved!

 

 

 

Get involved with Voice for Disability at www.voicefordisability.org.uk

 

Become a fan on Facebook www.facebook.com/westsussexaction4disability

 

Receive their free quarterly newsletter

Become a regular donor or a trustee

Volunteer or Put on a fundraising event

 

 

How has Voice for Disability helped you?  Tell them your stories

 

For more information you can call 01903 244 457

 

 

Worthing and surrounding area Fibromyalgia Support Group

 

 

Worthing and surrounding area Fibromyalgia Support Group meet every third Tuesday of the month between 7pm to 9.15pm.

 

They also have a monthly coffee morning which is on the last Monday of the month from 10.30am to 12.30pm

 

Please phone the information & helpline for venue on 08448872394 or find out more at www.fmswaws.org

 

 

Carers Support Service – new monthly support group

 

 

Carers Support Service is a new support group for all unpaid carers who are working with people with a mental health difficulty.

 

The meetings are held at Methold House, North Street, Worthing on the last Wednesday of each month between 5pm and 7pm.

 

You can meet with people in similar situations in a supportive and confidential environment. Learn how to manage stress, meet with their experienced Mental Health Support staff and other Mental Health Professionals.

 

For more information or a confidential chat, please telephone Sandra Bignell, Senior Mental Health Carers Support Worker, on 01903 528690.

 

 

Lancing Brass of the Royal British – various vacancies

 

 

Lancing Brass of the Royal British Legion has vacancies for percussionists and brass players of all kinds and levels.  

 

There is also a learner band and tuition is available so don’t worry about your ability.

Lancing Brass carries out many concerts, some prestigious, some charitable, but above all, the members enjoy making music.

If you are interested then contact band secretary Martin Cornford on 01903 202373 or by e-mail:
secretary@lancingbrass.org.uk

 

 

Dapper Snapper swim group – new members welcome

 

 

Dapper Snapper is a swim group for children 0-12years with specials needs held at Oakgrove College in Durrington on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.

 

They currently teach a wide range of children who have special needs and they have a great social side called Worthing Kids.

 

So if you think you may like to go for a swim or go along to their social events you can call 01903 717652 or email worthingkids@googlemail.com to find out more

 

Worthing Churches Homeless Projects - voluteers needed

 

Worthing Churches Homeless Projects are seeking volunteers to help out in their projects during the Christmas period.

 

Christmas is a particularly hard time of year for their clients, so they try to make the festive season as special as they can; serving traditional Christmas dinner and providing entertainment throughout the period.

 

If you have time available, and feel you could help out over the festive season, get in touch with Claire at Worthing Churches Homeless Projects on 01903 227 825

 

 

Place Youth Centre - volunteers needed

 

The Place Youth Centre is based at 24 Marine Place in Worthing, just down the alleyway next to KFC.

 

They are a youth centre for young people from yr 7 -19 years old, and put on activities including cooking, team building, creative arts, opportunities for youth volunteering and a place to chill out with friends and meet new people.

 

The youth centre is open Tuesday and Thursdays between 7 - 9pm, Friday’s between 6pm and 9pm, and Saturdays between midday and 5pm.

 

If you’d like to find out more about The Place Youth Centre, contact Abi Burnage on 01903 234116

 

 

Place Youth Cafe - drop in centre for teens

 

 

"The Place Youth Café’ is a weekly drop-in for all young people between the ages of 16 -19 who are either at college or not working.

 

Sessions take place at 24 Marine Place in Worthing every Thursday from 11:30am-3:30pm

 

You can meet new friends, write CV's and talk to careers advisors about finding a college course or a job.

 

It’s free to be a part of and lunch is provided.

 

To find out more call Abi Burnage on 01903 234116

 

 

 

Worthing Cats Protection - homes needed

 

 

The team at Worthing Cats Protection are in urgent need of new homes for the many foster cats in care at the moment

 

The cats that are re-homed are all health checked by a vet, micro-chipped, neutered, de-flead and de-wormed.

 

If you’re interested in adopting or fostering a cat, call Kathy on 01903 873 717 to find out more

 

 

Mind shop - donations required

 

 

The MIND Charity shop in Queens Parade on North Road in Lancing, are desperately in need of saleable clothes, bric-a-brac, toys, CD’s, DVD’s and books.

 

You can drop any donations to them at the shop or call them on 01903 75625

 

 

WADARS - Pet food donations required

 

The Worthing and District Animal Rescue Service (WADARS) are appealing for donations of pet food to help feed all the rescued dogs, cats and general wildlife they are dealing with.

 

The animal rescue team are working flat out at the moment and have dozens of animals to care for until suitable homes can be found. They all need feeding and the bill for WADARS and the fostering team is rising every day.

 

The charity is asking for donations of tins or sachets of wet or dry dog and cat food.

 

If you would like to make a donation of food you can drop it to the new WADARS head office at:

 

The Lodge
Durrington Cemetery
Findon Road
Worthing
BN14 0AA

 

You can drop it off between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday or if you are unable to get to the office you can call them on 0300 30 30 999 to arrange collection.

 

 

Worthing U3A - activities for the retired

 

The Worthing U3A is an organization offering the retired an opportunity to take part in educational, creative and leisure activities.

 

There are around fifty groups running, with activities including art, computers, dance, music, outings, poetry, rambling, scrabble, writing and more!

 

So if you want to enrich your life, make new friends and improve your skills, then call the Worthing U3A to find out more on 01903 247510

 

 

Cinnamon Trust - help required

 

 

The Cinnamon Trust is the only specialist National Charity for elderly people and their much loved, much needed companion animals.

 

When staying at home is no longer an option, the Cinnamon Trust has a list of pet friendly care and residential homes that happy to take residents with pets.

 

Also when a pet is bereaved the charity take on full, life time care or the animal.

 

They are currently looking for Care Homes and Sheltered Accommodation, to add to their Pet Friendly Care Home Register. If you know of, or work in, a home that would be happy to join the scheme, please contact Nicola.

 

You can email nicolabathe@cinnamon.org.uk or call 01736 757900.

 

You can also find out more about fundraising and volunteering at their website www.cinnamon.org.uk

 

 

SSAFA - help required

 

 

The local branch of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) are looking for a local company who would be happy to donate some Banners that they can use at their Fundraising Events.

 

The Banners would be to explain who the SSAFA are and promote what they do.

 

The SSAFA are a national charity who give support to the members and families of our Armed Forces.

 

If you can help in any way or would like further information, please contact Harry Maplesden on Worthing 521349.

 

 

Homestart - volunteers needed

 

Homestart are a charity covering the Worthing and Adur area who support local families with young children going through difficulties including bereavement and post natal depression.

 

They will soon be running another training course for new Volunteers who would like to get involved with the Charity.

 

For further information, please contact Naomi Elliott on Worthing 236916 or by email at naomi.elliott@wahomestart.org.uk

 

 

St Peters Knit and Natter - wool donations needed

 

 

St Peters “Knit and Natter” group in Sompting knit items for the baby unit at Worthing Hospital and for Link Romania.

 

They are seeking donations of any ply Wool, so that they can continue with their good work supporting these local beneficiaries.

 

You can leave any donations at the Link Romania warehouse in Park Road, Worthing, or call Margaret on Worthing 762079 for collection.

 

 

Parley - business sponsorship required

 

 

Local charity Parley helps Children who were born with a rare form of Spina Bifida.

 

It is an information website that has been created to provide support to parents with a child who has a long or short term medical condition.

 

If you are a local company or organisation and you would like to sponsor promotional items that will promote both Parley and your company then they would love to hear from you.

 

These items include:

 

Canvas bags, shopping bags, shopping coin tokens, flyers, mugs and pens

 

Find out more from www.parleyonline.co.uk

 

 

The Worthing Churches Homeless Projects - donations needed

 

 

The Worthing Churches Homeless Projects urgently need Men's clothing for their clients experiencing homelessness.

 

Warm clothes, underwear, jeans and sock are always gratefully recived.

 

You can drop off donations to the St Clare's Day Centre in Marine Place (just behind Debenhams) between 9am and 12pm daily or you can call Worthing 227829 to arrange collection.

 

 

Sussex Search and Rescue - fundraising needed

 

Local charity, Sussex Search and Rescue work with Sussex Police to help them locate vulnerable missing individuals. They have 30 volunteers who search and train to search in their spare time; no one takes a salary or expenses.

 

They are seeking to raise vital funds to enable them to continue with their work in the Worthing area.

 

To find out more, check out www.sussar.org or contact Dominic Mackonochie on 07782 132129.

 

 

The South Downs Film and Video - members needed

 

The South Downs Film and Video makers are looking for new members of all ages to help with the many tasks associated with film production.

 

This includes camera techniques, screenwriting, lighting, editing and acting.

 

If you are young and enthusiastic with creative ideas, you could join in and learn the tricks of the trade from the clubs many professional members.

 

The Club meets on the first and third Wednesdays at Ferring Village Hall at 7pm.

 

If you’d like to find out more about the South Downs Film and Video Makers, call 01903 265888 or just turn up at their next meeting. 

 

Worthing and District branch of Cruse Bereavement Care - meeting details

 

Worthing and District branch of Cruse Bereavement Care provide counselling, practical advice and social activities following the loss of a loved one.

 

The Friendship Group meet every Tuesday evening from 7pm and have their Coffee Mornings every Thursday from 10am till 11.30am, both at the Beechwood Hall Hotel on Wykeham Road in Worthing.

 

Other Social events are also organised throughout the year.

 

If you want become involved with this organisation or you need to find out more following a bereavement, please call Worthing 205900.

 

The British Heart Foundation shop - donations required

 

The British Heart Foundation shop requires items for their Furniture and Electrical Store at 43 – 45 Chapel Road in Worthing.

 

Please donate any good quality furniture and electrical items to help raise funds to fight heart and circulatory disease.

 

Items required include Suites, Dining Tables, Beds, TV’s, Hi Fi’s and Washing Machines.

 

Collection can be arranged by calling 0844 499 4177

 

The Food Bank - donations required

 

The Food Bank are a local charity who provide emergency food provisions for individuals or families in times of crisis and they are always in need of supplies so they can be ready to distribute them in time of need.

 

They are particularly looking for non-perishable tinned or dry foods including:

 

- UHT Milk, Cereal, long life fruit juice and squash, sugar

- Jars or  packets of cooking sauces

- Tinned tomatoes, tinned vegetables, tinned meat, tinned fruit

- Dry pasta, rice, instant mash, teabags, biscuits or snack bars

 

They are often collecting at local supermarkets but always welcome donations direct.

You can contact them to arrange a delivery or to find out more information by calling Worthing 821921

 

Worthing & District Scope - volunteers required

 

Worthing & District Scope is a local charity who supports people with Cerebral palsy and similar disabilities and they are currently looking for volunteers.

 

Help is required at their Saturday club on the last Saturday of the month. The club enables children with disabilities and their siblings to play and enjoy themselves, while parents and carers get to chat and socialise.

 

They are also looking for help at their day centre that provides social, community and skill based activities for adults with disabilities. You need to have skills and an interest in cooking, computers and community activities.

 

Their shops in Rectory Road and South Farm Road are run predominantly by volunteers and they are looking for anyone who could spare a few hours a week to sort donations or serve customers.

 

If you are interested in volunteering or would like an informal chat or more information please contact Pauline Fox on Worthing 522399 or visit their website at www.worthingscope.org

 

PAWS Animal Sanctuary - urgent donations required

 

PAWS Animal Sanctuary in Findon are desperately in need of funds to enable them to continue their work caring for ill and abandoned animals.

 

Recent Vets bills have used all of their savings and unless they can find additional funds, they will be forced to close.

 

To find out more about their work, or make a donation, please call Stacey or Sheila on Worthing 872734.

 

The Worthing branch of the National Childbirth Trust - volunteers needed

 

The Worthing branch of the National Childbirth Trust is looking to recruit volunteers to help make refreshments at their New Parent’s Drop In on a  Friday morning between 10am and 12 noon, at the Durrington Family and Children’s Centre on Salvington Road, Worthing.

 

If you can help or know someone that can please call Tracey on 0870 421 4426 or email worthingnctdropin@yahoo.co.uk

 

Chestnut Tree House - volunteers needed

 

Chestnut Tree House is appealing for more volunteers to help out with various jobs and tasks around the house.

 

They are particularly looking for volunteers to help with gardening, maintenance, ironing, housework, reception duties and fundraising.

 

If you have a few hours to spare and would like to help your local hospice, they would love to hear from you, please call them on Worthing 871808.








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