Over the past few months, we’ve had the absolute pleasure of supporting a brilliant group of local women on their journey to starting their own businesses. From creative entrepreneurs to future service providers, the energy, passion, and ideas that filled our community spaces were truly inspiring! Our business startup workshops were designed to do more The post Celebrating Local Women in Business: A Look Back at Our Discover Your Future – Women’s Startup Success Programme appeared first on Chichester Community Development Trust.

At Chichester Community Development Trust (CCDT), we’re all about building strong, vibrant, and connected communities—and there’s no better example of this than what’s happening right now across Graylingwell Park and beyond. From restoring beautiful heritage buildings to running creative programmes and empowering local people, our projects are built on collaboration, inclusion, and vision. Whether you The post Shaping the Future Together appeared first on Chichester Community Development Trust.

A Celebration of Community Dedication and Impact We are thrilled to share some incredible news—Chichester Community Development Trust (CCDT) has been honoured with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest recognition for volunteer groups across the UK. On 27 March 2025, this prestigious award was formally presented by Lady Emma Barnard, the Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex, The post CCDT Receives the Prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service appeared first on Chichester Community Development Trust.

Spring is just around the corner, and what better way to brighten up your community than by volunteering with the Chichester Community Development Trust. We’ve got plenty of fantastic roles available – whether you’re looking for one-off events or regular ways to give back, there’s something for everyone.  Ad-hoc Roles  Easter Kids’ Activities  7th April The post Get Involved: Volunteer Opportunities This Spring with CCDT!  appeared first on Chichester Community Development Trust.

At CCDT, we’re constantly amazed by the generosity and commitment of local and national businesses that contribute to our mission and help us bring exciting projects to life. From networking events to hands-on volunteer opportunities, local enterprises play a key role in strengthening our community, enhancing our spaces, and making a lasting difference.  Chichester Business The post Celebrating Collaboration: How Local Businesses Support CCDT’s Growth and Community Impact  appeared first on Chichester Community Development Trust.

Every Saturday morning, a dedicated group of volunteers meets outside the Pavilion at Havenstoke Park to tidy, trim, and transform the green space we all love. Led by the ever-enthusiastic Susan, the Park Friends have been hard at work throughout February and March, making noticeable improvements across the park. What’s Been Achieved? – Hedge trimming: The post Join the Park Friends at Havenstoke Park – Make a Difference in Your Community! appeared first on Chichester Community Development Trust.

This week, CCDT had the pleasure of welcoming 135 first-year students from the University of Reading for a field trip to Graylingwell Park, exploring heritage, sustainability, and community engagement. It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase the award-winning Graylingwell Park and demonstrate how it leads the way in conservation, regeneration, and sustainable development to inspire the next The post Graylingwell Park Welcomes University of Reading Students for an Inspiring Field Trip appeared first on Chichester Community Development Trust.

Are you looking for a fun and educational activity for young people? The Youth Kitchen is a fantastic opportunity for 11-18-year-olds to develop essential cookery skills while preparing delicious, low-cost meals. Best of all, this six-week course is completely FREE!  What is the Youth Kitchen?  The Youth Kitchen is a hands-on cooking course that teaches The post Join the Youth Kitchen: A Free 6-Week Cookery Course for 11-18 Year Olds  appeared first on Chichester Community Development Trust.

Looking for fun, free, and creative ways to keep your kids entertained this February half-term? Look no further! Graylingwell Chapel is hosting a fantastic week of free kids’ activities, packed with arts, crafts, and exciting playtime. From Lego building to a cozy movie afternoon, there’s something for every child to enjoy.  Half-Term Fun Schedule: What’s The post Free Kids’ Activities at Graylingwell Chapel This February Half-Term!  appeared first on Chichester Community Development Trust.

A “Thinking Day” was held at the Club House, Shopwyke Lakes on 4th December 2024, 12:00 – 8:00pm. Four key questions provided a structured opportunity for members of the community to see the completed space and reflect on how it could be used. Members of the Chichester Community Development Trust (CCDT) team were on hand The post Shopwyke Lakes Club House Thinking Day Outcomes appeared first on Chichester Community Development Trust.