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Office closure

The Crawley Community Action offices at The Orchard are currently closed due to the Covid-19 situation. However, we are still working remotely, so please do continue to contact us by email.

Latest News

The latest news from Crawley Community Action

24/09/21

Chichester Vaccination Centre Move

23/09/21

Sussex Crisis Fund Phase 3 Open for Applications

23/09/21

Bus Back Better Survey

22/09/21

Crawley Wheels for Wellbeing Consultation: Survey

Crawley Community Action is an independent charity that offers advice, information, help and support to local charities, voluntary and community groups. We make sure that the interests of the voluntary sector are taken into account by local government and other statutory authorities.

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Testimonials

What people say about us

Karl was not daunted by the scale of the project and instilled confidence that this was not only achievable but would result in a real asset for the town. Karl’s insight and advice were key in the successful bid and…
Sym Savage & Keith Truter | Crawley Hockey Club - See Case Study
Karl instantly got behind my project. He was really passionate about it which spurred me on more. I never felt overwhelmed. Even though we were talking about things I’d never heard of and knew nothing about, he made it feel…
Michelle Wainwright | Walking for Wellbeing - See Case Study
Crawley Community Action linked Active Sussex in with delivery providers who are able to reach the most disadvantaged groups and this has resulted in investment that has been used to run activity sessions in Crawley.
Ross Joannides, Strategic Relationship Manager | Active Sussex - See Case Study
Without the help with funding, there could have been a year when we weren’t doing anything. The event made people more aware of the disability community.
Mo Hussain | Gravity - See Case Study

Job Vacancies

Hostel Resettlement Worker | Crawley Open House, Crawley

40 hours per week | Salary: : £22,000 | Closing date for applications: 8 October

Crawley Open House aims to give the best help for the homeless and disadvantaged in Crawley for over twenty-five years. They provide a range of support flexible enough to meet the diversity and complexity of needs that people face.

Community Facilities Advisor | Action in Rural Sussex, Lewes / Work from Home

21 hours per week | Salary: : £22,462 pro rata | Closing date for applications: 1 October

Action in Rural Sussex, part of the national ACRE network, is a charity dedicated, since 1931, supporting viable rural communities. They are leaders in village halls, community spaces and facilities.

Volunteering Advisor | Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester, Arun and Chichester

25 hours per week | Salary: : £25,991 pro rata | Contract: 2 years initially | Closing date for applications: 30 September

Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester (VAAC) are an independent charity that helps and supports local voluntary and community groups across Arun and Chichester. They provide information and advice, helping organisations to grow and flourish. In order to support both members and potential volunteers, they are increasing the team to include this important role of 'Volunteering Advisor'.

Social Prescribing Link Worker, Crawley

37 hours per week | Salary: : £26,000 | Contract: Fixed-term until 31st March 2023 | Open application

Crawley Community Action is a charity which enables and supports volunteers, volunteer groups and charities in and around Crawley. We advocate for the voluntary and community sector with local government and other statutory authorities. We’ve been supporting Crawley’s community and voluntary sector for over 60 years. The West Sussex CCG funded Social Prescribing service is big part of our offer to the community, helping people to access the support that they need to improve their health and wellbeing. Social Prescribers help to reduce health inequalities by supporting people to unpick complex issues affecting their wellbeing and enabling them to have more control over their lives.

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