We are incredibly proud to share that Coral and Sue recently attended the King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) Afternoon Tea at Buckingham Palace, representing Chichester Community Development Trust. This special invitation came in recognition of the exceptional contribution made by CCDT’s volunteers, whose dedication and passion have helped build a stronger, more connected community. The post A Royal Invitation: Coral and Sue Represent CCDT at Buckingham Palace appeared first on Chichester Community Development Trust.

As the summer sun brightens our days, it’s wonderful to see our parks and green spaces buzzing with life. We’re hoping for plenty more warm days ahead – because there’s so much to look forward to this month! Havenstoke Park & Keepers Green – Havenstoke Park is in its prime, and we’re thrilled to announce that the The post Hello, June! A Month of Sunshine, Community & Celebration appeared first on Chichester Community Development Trust.

Our latest newsletter is out! You can find it here And if you haven’t already, sign up to our mailing list (at the bottom of the page) to get our newsletter and other news straight to you inbox. The post May Newsletter appeared first on Chichester Community Development Trust.

We are currently looking for 2 new team members. If you’re interested in working in a community-focused environment and contributing to meaningful projects, please consider applying. We welcome applicants who share our values and commitment to making a positive difference. Finance Manager – £40k pro rata. 12-month contract – 15 hours per week – split over The post We’re hiring! appeared first on Chichester Community Development Trust.

There’s something magical about summer evenings at The Pavilion – the warm glow of sunset over Havenstoke Park, the smell of freshly baked focaccia from Caccia & Tails, a cold drink in hand… and now, a season-long series of live music to soundtrack it all. This year, we’ve focused on celebrating local talent, inviting a range of musicians and The post Summer Sounds at The Pavilion – Celebrating Local Talent appeared first on Chichester Community Development Trust.

That time of the year has finally come around; a nationwide celebration of the contribution from volunteers. We believe that our volunteers are a core part of our community and they deserve recognition all year round, and while all of us at CCDT do recognise the impact throughout the year, this is a week specially The post 2-8th June: National Volunteering week! appeared first on Chichester Community Development Trust.

Resilience, redesign, and ready to build! It’s time for a quick update on what’s happening behind the scenes at Marchwell Studios—and as always, we want to keep our community informed and involved. In March 2025, we went out to tender for the groundworks package for the site. Unfortunately, the tenders came back significantly over budget and The post Marchwell Studios Update – May 2025 appeared first on Chichester Community Development Trust.

Executive Summary The Brick Pavilion is a vacant, locally significant building situated in the north-west corner of Priory Park, Chichester, West Sussex between the café/public facilities and the Bowls Pavilion. It comprises approximately 300 square metres of floor space and includes an original two-storey brick-built structure and a more recent single-storey extension. Though not listed, The post Red Brick Pavilion, Priory Park Thinking Day Outcomes, April 2025 appeared first on Chichester Community Development Trust.

Following a productive Community Thinking Day and meaningful collaboration with several local, purpose-led organisations, we’re excited to share the future plans for the Club House at Shopwyke Lakes — a dynamic, flexible space designed to meet the needs of local residents and build a strong sense of community. A Space That Works for Everyone From The post A New Chapter for The Club House at Shopwyke Lakes: A Thriving Community Hub in the Making appeared first on Chichester Community Development Trust.

Here at Chichester Community Development Trust, we’ve worked tirelessly for over a decade to create some of the most beautiful – and varied – spaces for all in Chichester. These spaces have been created with community front and foremost and that includes, local businesses, groups, clubs, families, and individuals. However, we are discovering that some The post A Venue For Every Occasion appeared first on Chichester Community Development Trust.