Charities in Arun
There are 672 registered charities based in and around Arun. 506 of them (75%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The most common causes are children and young people, education, and the arts and heritage.
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What they work on
- Children and young people222
- Education202
- Arts and heritage93
- Disability76
- Older people35
- Poverty and hardship35
- Animals22
- Environment16
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 457 of the 672. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 423 local charities under £1 million a year that file an annual return, from the returns held in October 2026. Data from the Charity Commission register, last refreshed in June 2026.
Charities for children and young people in Arun
5 of the 222 we found.
Arun Youth Aqua Centre
BN16 · Small charity, income under £100k
The object of the Charity is to help and educate young people through providing the resources necessary to train young people to the standards in water sports as laid down by their National Governing bodies with an…
Arundel Youth Club
BN18 · Income under £10k
To provide social, recreational and education development for young people aged 10 - 19 years, working withing the government framework of every child matters.
Arun Community Church
BN17 · Income £100k to £1m
A vibrant and active Christian church with a vision to see lives transformed through Jesus Christ, impacting our communities and the world. This includes funding and delivering innovative children's and youth work…
Arun Community Church Wickbourne Centre
BN17 · Income £100k to £1m
To supply a wide range of services to the local community from the resources of the Wickbourne Centre, Littlehampton. Services include a Nursery, a Pre-School in Rustington, with provision for a cafe and activities for…
Arundel and Littlehampton District Scout Association
BN17 · Income £100k to £1m
As scouts, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life. the arundel & littlehampton scout district supports five explorer scout units and the ten scout groups across the arun area to encourage the young…
Education charities in Arun
5 of the 202 we found.
Friends of Arundel Church of England Primary School
BN18 · Small charity, income under £100k
Fireworks EveningChristmas FayreValentines DiscoEaster Egg HuntSummer FayreSummer DiscoHave bought a Numicom for school and funded a jungle gym for the children to use.
Arun West University of the Third Age
PO21 · Small charity, income under £100k
Education and Personal Development for People who are retired or no longer in full-time employment
Arun Sunshine Group
BN16 · Small charity, income under £100k
1. To build and support a social group of adults with learning disabilities.2. To provide a stimulating environment which allow the users to experiment and develop and recognise their own potential.3. To encourage the…
Littlehampton and Arundel District Guide Association
BN16 · Small charity, income under £100k
To provide a wide programme of activities to enable girls and young women to fulfil their potential to take an active and responsible role in society.
1st Arundel Scout Group
BN18 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provision of Scouting to the young people of Arundel and the surrounding villages.
Arts and heritage charities in Arun
5 of the 93 we found.
Arundel Museum Society
BN18 · Small charity, income under £100k
Establishment, maintenance and improvement of a museum and heritage centre in the town of Arundel in the county of West Sussex, for the education of the inhabitants of and visitors to the town of Arundel and the…
The Friends of Arundel Museum
BN18 · Small charity, income under £100k
A CIO for donors who wish to support Arundel Museum Society's exact aims, which are the "establishment, maintenance and improvement of a museum and heritage centre in the town of Arundel in the county of West Sussex,…
The Fitzalan Chapel, Arundel
BN18 · Small charity, income under £100k
To maintain the structure and fabric of the Fitzalan Chapel which is the burial place of the Dukes of Norfolk and to provide Roman Catholic services.
Victoria Institute Arundel
BN18 · Small charity, income under £100k
For the public benefit to advance the education of the public by such charitable means as the Trustees think fit and to save the building for the general benefit of current and future inhabitants of Arundel
Arun Arts Company Limited
PO21 · Small charity, income under £100k
Promoting the Arts by using the charitys main asset which is the Regis Centre, including the Alexandra Theatre
Disability charities in Arun
5 of the 76 we found.
Arundel Group Riding for the Disabled Association
BN16 · Income under £10k
Riding opprtunities for children and adults with disabilities
Arundel Surgery Community Association
BN18 · Income under £10k
Enhancing the welfare and health of registered patients by supporting health education and activities including expert talks on various topics, activity events, newsletters and other information.Provide support by means…
Chichester and Arun Down Syndrome Group
PO22 · Small charity, income under £100k
Supports individuals with Down's Syndrome and their families in the Chichester and Arun districts
Arun Community Transport
BN17 · Small charity, income under £100k
Transporting clients who are unable to access public transport to medical appointments, shops and social engagements
Superstar Arts CIO
BN14 · Income £100k to £1m
We help maintain a positive routine for people with learning disabilities & provide much needed respite for parents, families & carers. We create a strong community of learning disabled people & help to increase social…
Charities for older people in Arun
5 of the 35 we found.
Arun East University of the Third Age
BN16 · Small charity, income under £100k
Arun East U3A is part of the great network of self help groups which form the U3A and promote life-long learning and leisure activities for older people no longer in full time employment.
Voluntary Action Arun and Chichester
PO21 · Income £100k to £1m
VAAC aims to combat social exclusion, disadvantage and inequalities in accessing services throughout the Chichester District and it's neighbourhood by providing active support that promotes, develops and strengthens…
Chichester U3a
PO18 · Small charity, income under £100k
The advancement of education - and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work - by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and personal…
Terry's Day Care Limited
PO18 · Small charity, income under £100k
Terry's Place is a unique day care charity. Our experienced team help families caring for older people to take a break for the day, so their loved one can enjoy social stimulation and activities in a relaxed setting in…
Worthing U3a
BN12 · Small charity, income under £100k
1. To advance the education of the public and in particular the education of the middle-aged and older people who are not in full-time gainful employment in Worthing and its surrounding locality.2. The provision of…
Poverty and hardship charities in Arun
5 of the 35 we found.
Home-start Arun, Worthing & Adur
PO22 · Income £100k to £1m
Home-Start Arun, Worthing & Adur is a voluntary home-visiting scheme committed to offering friendship and promoting the welfare of families with young children, to alleviate stress and conflict in their home and help to…
Door of Hope
BN12 · Small charity, income under £100k
1. the relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage in such parts of eastern europe or the world and in such ways as the trustees may from time to…
Pursuit International
BN13 · Small charity, income under £100k
Pursuit International works for the prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship anywhere in the world by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the…
Jeremy Alexander Settlement
PO20 · Income £100k to £1m
The relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Support of Christian organisations which promote pastoral care and well being in their communities.
Firstfruit Ventures
BN13 · Small charity, income under £100k
Prevention or relief of poverty worldwide by making grants or providing assistance to other charities, to support education, training and other support to enable individuals to generate sustainable income and be…
Small charities in Arun
Most charities here are small, often a few volunteers doing good work close to home, and few of them can afford to advertise. Each of these has an income under £100,000 a year and has reported its accounts recently.
Launchpad Charitable Trust
PO18 · Small charity, income under £100k
Providing accommodation and training for young people, who otherwise may not have access to either.
The Lennox Trust Company Limited
PO18 · Income under £10k
The charity's objective is to grant donations for any charitable purposes, with an emphasis on support to organisations in the Sussex area.
1st Birdham and Witterings Scout Group
PO20 · Small charity, income under £100k
Scout Group in local area
Felpham Memorial Village Hall
PO22 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Hall Management Committee aims to provide an attractive, comfortable and well-maintained venue at reasonable hire rates for many local groups and organisations. These include fitness classes, 2 line dancing groups,…
The Rotary Club of Littlehampton Charitable Trust
BN16 · Income under £10k
Support and help for the residents of West Sussex and Rotary charities
Littlehampton District Lions Club Charitable Trust
BN16 · Small charity, income under £100k
Our area covers Littlehampton, Rustington, East Preston, Arundel, Angmering, Yapton, Clymping and Barnham. Our main aim is to support the local community, but we also support some national and international causes…
Funtington and West Stoke Women's Institute
PO18 · Income under £10k
Education
The Carr-jones (Vicar and Churchwardens) Trust, Bosham
PO18 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provides funds for such purposes, including but not limited to the relief of poverty and the advancement of religion and education, as may for the time being be charitable according to the law of England as the trustees…
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How many charities are there in Arun?
There are 672 registered charities based in and around Arun. 506 of them (75%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The figures come from the Charity Commission register for England and Wales, last refreshed in June 2026, and count charities by their registered address.
What do charities in Arun work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (222), education (202), and the arts and heritage (93). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 457 of the 672, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Arun?
Local charities in and around Arun have 9,490 volunteers between them. That's what 423 charities with an income under £1 million a year told the Charity Commission in their latest annual return. Charities with an income under £10,000 don't have to report it, so the real number is higher.
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