Make a difference and get Involved.

Volunteers are central to the work of many charities and other organisations. They are a valuable presence in many communities. They help out in sports clubs, libraries, schools and hospitals.

Local volunteering organisations

Horsham and Mid Sussex Voluntary Action

Choose a volunteer role based on your availability, skills, abilities and interests.

Tel: 01444-258102
Email: volunteercentre@hamsva.org.uk
Website: HAMSVA

The Admin Hub
Open Monday to Thursday - 10am to 3pm
49 The Martlets
Burgess Hill RH15 9NN

For further information on volunteering - please contact us using the details at the bottom of this page.

How do I set up community and voluntary groups?

lease take a look at:

What is Compact (West Sussex)?

This is an agreement between:

  • Local government
  • Local health services
  • The voluntary and community sector
  • And other public bodies

It aims to make stronger partnerships between different local organisations - helping us work better for you and the community.

Read a copy of the West Sussex Compact.

How do I fund a community project?

There are various groups and organisations you can go to.

Horsham and Mid Sussex Voluntary Action

38 Church Road
Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 9AE
Tel: 01444-258102
Email: enquiries@hamsva.org.uk
Website: Horsham & Mid Sussex Voluntary Action

Other funding organisations

There are a lot of websites and organisations offering information about grants and funding. Listed below are a range of resources that might be of interest to you. Mid Sussex District Council are not responsible for the content of external sites.

Arts funding

Community Service Awards

These are an annual event celebrating the outstanding work of people within our communities.

Please our Community Service Awards page for further information.

The Mid Sussex Young Volunteer of the Year Awards

Please see our Young Volunteer of the Year Award page.

Contact us

Regina Choudhury
Community Development Officer
Tel: 01444-477495
Email: regina.choudhury@midsussex.gov.uk

Last updated: 29 October 2018