Working to protect and recover Chichester Harbour is a role which is dependent on organisations coming together to benefit this special landscape. Over the years, Chichester Harbour Conservancy has worked with many local and national partnerships.
Some of our closest local partnerships are:
Chichester Harbour Federation
Arguably the best way to experience Chichester Harbour is by water, which brings a sense of peace and tranquillity, with the long distance views offering a respite from the busy pressures of everyday life. Founded by four sailing clubs in 1924, the Chichester Harbour Federation aims to promote sailing and boating, co-ordinate race activities and act as a collective voice for the marine community. Around 40 organisations are members of the Federation, representing harbour users and marine industries. The Federation runs Chichester Harbour Race Week, one of the most popular dinghy regatta weeks in the summer.
Friends of Chichester Harbour
Established in 1987, the Chichester Harbour Friends is an independent registered charity with around 2,000 members. They fund conservation, access and education projects, as well as providing grants to other local good causes.
Their volunteers support conservation work parties, which are open for anyone to attend, and with various events and activities. The Chichester Harbour Friends have prioritised nature recovery as their main ambition for the coming years and are pivotal with positive community engagement.
Chichester Harbour Trust
Chichester Harbour Trust was formed in 2002 in recognition that the most effective way to protect the landscape is to have direct control of the land, either through purchases or long leases. The Trust was established as an independent registered charity with the objective of acquiring sites within Chichester Harbour National Landscape and its surrounding areas for the purpose of conserving, protecting and improving the natural beauty and wildlife for public benefit. As of 2025 the Trust holds 15 sites covering 375 acres (152 hectares). The Trust will have an increasingly key role in years to come, in terms of assisting Chichester Harbour Conservancy with its nature recovery ambitions.
