About us
in the heart of our community
since 2001
Our History
Worthing Community Chest is a local, independent charity whose aim is to support community projects and activities in Worthing. We focus on projects which benefit local residents and bring our community together.
We were established in 2001 and, since then, we have helped more than 300 groups and awarded over £400,000 in grants. Read more about the projects and organisations we fund here!
Our grants programme accepts applications for funding up to £1,500 via our Seed, Grass Roots and Grants for Growth funding streams. We will consider all applications in the Worthing area where the objective is to benefit the community.
funded groups
worth of grants given
Our Team
Noel Atkins
Chairman
richard nowak
Trustee
martin ansell
Vice Chairman
shirley robinson viney
Trustee
malcolm brett
Trustee
rigobel fokou
Trustee / Treasurer
Vicky vaughan
Funding & Partnerships
bob smytherman
Worthing Community Chest Patron
Susan Macmillan
Grants Administrator
Become a Trustee
As a trustee, we look for someone passionate about our local community and what is happening in Worthing. Ideally, we hope a new trustee will bring unique knowledge and experience.
What are a trustee's commitments?
- Attending board meetings every 8 weeks
- Keeping up to date with the progress and work of the charity
- Commit to 2-4 hours of additional work within a committee or representing us at events