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We're working to improve the lives of people in our North Surrey community by supporting your local charities.

We recruit volunteers, give fundraising and governance advice, help local businesses engage with voluntary organisations and provide training.

30/10/2026

Families Thriving Together is a fantastic charity supporting parenting across Surrey - but their IT systems were causing them all sorts of headaches.

We connected them to the IT team at Fleet Mortgages, who used a day of their volunteer leave to tackle the challenges together - installing new systems, educating staff and offering further support with a remote session too. As a result, the charity is not just running more smoothly, but is more confident, more secure and ready for the future.

Michelle Tucker, the charity's CEO said "It's been so incredibly beneficial and has led to even more support in other areas of our IT - we could never have covered this alone."

We would love to connect more organisations to businesses, so get in touch if you are in need of corporate support.

27/10/2026

Our October newsletter has a round up of the latest voluntary sector news in North West Surrey and beyond, including:

- speaker announcements for our December networking event
- Surrey Heath volunteering awards
- new job and training opportunities

All this and more in our October edition: https://createsend.com/t/t-87C05DC84B2A68282540EF23F30FEDED

23/10/2026

Camberley Sea Cadets are looking for new volunteers, with a wide range of roles available:

⛵ On the water – get involved in boating and watersports.

🩹 First Aid – learn valuable skills that could make a real difference.

🎓 Cadet instruction – help teach, inspire and develop the next generation.

🤝 Trustee and committee roles – share your experience and help shape the future of our unit.

You don't need to arrive with all the skills already in place. Bring your enthusiasm, willingness to learn and a desire to help young people thrive. We'll help you explore the opportunities that suit you.

Email [email protected] to ask a question or arrange a visit to our unit. Come and meet our fantastic staff and cadets, see what we do, and discover how you could get involved.

23/10/2026

How do you build an award-winning volunteer fundraising team? Ask Friends of White Lodge (FOWL)! 17 volunteers, 879 hours and £4,400+ raised in 2025 alone.

Read their top tips for building your own volunteer fundraising team, including the advice that sparked FOWL’s growth in the first place: go to one of our events! 🙌

Read the full story here 👇
🔗 https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/friends-of-white-lodge-how-volunteers-and-fundraisers-worked-together-to-build-an-award-winning-team/

20/10/2026

Back by popular demand! 🎉

Our Grants & Trusts Fundraising Applications Training returns on Thursday 19 November, 9.30am–3pm at our Chertsey office.

This popular one-day session is designed for anyone who wants to improve their charity's grant applications. During the day we'll cover:

📋 Researching the need for your project
📌 Planning and application structure
📊 Measuring impact
🔍 Finding the right funder
💡 Developing a funding strategy

Give your fundraising a boost - book now as places are limited!

🔗 Book your place: https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/event/grants-trusts-fundraising-applications-training-november-2026/

16/10/2026

Are your volunteers superstars? ⭐

Nominations are now open for our Surrey Heath Volunteer Awards 2026. These awards are a fantastic way to recognise your volunteers and celebrate the support they give to your cause.

This year's categories are:

🏆 Unsung Hero Award
🌟 Inspirational Volunteer Award
🌱 New Volunteer Award
🎖️ Long Service Award (10+ years)
👥 Volunteer Team Award
💰 Fundraiser of the Year
🤝 Engagement in the Community (businesses)

The deadline for nominations is Friday 6 November. Please share widely: we want these awards to be as inclusive and wide-ranging as possible!

The awards ceremony takes place on Thursday 3 December at Chobham Golf Club - a wonderful evening to celebrate the people who give so much to our community.

Nominate your volunteers online: https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/surrey-heath-volunteer-awards-2026-nominations-now-open/

16/10/2026

🎶 Dementia Friendly Spelthorne Carol Service 🎶

🔔 Friday 4th December 2026 @ 2pm

⛪️ St Mary’s Sunbury-on-Thames, Church St, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 6RG

🎄 A short service of carols with the SDS Dementia Choir, followed by tea and mince pies

Organsied by Dementia Friendly Spelthorne

For more details about our work in the community visit: www.dementiafriendlyspelthorne.org.uk
Parking is limited. Please arrive early to find parking nearby

13/10/2026

Our October Fundraising Newsletter is out now.

This month features top tips for donor giving, free website support and JustGiving's top tips for stewarding events.

Plus:
📅 Upcoming training and events
💰New funding opportunities with autumn deadlines

Read the full newsletter: https://createsend.com/t/t-52A574C7404935F62540EF23F30FEDED

09/10/2026

Can you spare a few hours? Volunteers are urgently needed for the following:

Front Desk Assistant -Be the welcoming face of Staines Community Centre! Join our cheerful team and help visitors feel at home with your warm smile and helpful nature. You'll be the go-to person for making everyone feel informed and appreciated.

Fundraising Coordinator: Christmas Day at the Greeno is a small, community-focused charity dedicated to providing a full Christmas Day programme for those in Shepperton and surrounding area. Help out by raising much-needed funds for them.

Treasurer - Use your accountancy skills to support The S.A. Oliver Charitable Settlement, a charity that works to maintain, conserve and expand a local history and heritage collection. You'll attend board meetings 3-4 times a year, presenting balance sheets and preparing annual accounts.

Call Companion Befriender - Friendly, warm and enjoy talking to people? Do you have 30 minutes a week to make a difference for an older person? This is a flexible, homebased volunteering role with Re-engage that can easily be fitted in around your own lifestyle and availability.

Get in touch if any of these are of interest. And if there isn't something here for you, get in touch - we have a wide range of volunteering opportunities, with something to suit everyone!

06/10/2026

We're hiring! 🎉

We have three new roles at Voluntary Support North Surrey. If you're passionate about the voluntary sector and want to make a real difference in communities across North West Surrey, we'd love to hear from you.

🔵 Out of Crisis Consortium Coordinator — £40,000 FTE | 32–36 hours per week | 2-year fixed contract | Staines
Coordinating our 28-partner Out of Crisis programme across Spelthorne and Surrey Heath, helping organisations work together so local residents receive the right joined-up support. Closing date: 16 October 2026.

🔵 Charity Accountant — £9,000–£10,000 pa (c.£45–50k FTE) | 1 day per week | Permanent | Chertsey
An experienced accountant to take ownership of our finance function, working closely with our Board and leadership team. Closing date: 16 October 2026.

🔵 Lottery Project Lead — £40,000 | 32–36 hours per week | Permanent | Chertsey/Staines
A hands-on role working directly with charities and community groups to build their resilience and capacity across West Surrey. Closing date: 23 October 2026.

Full job descriptions and details on how to apply are on our website. Please do share with anyone who might be interested! 🙏

🔗 https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/about-us/jobs/

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Chertsey
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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+441932571122

Website

http://www.voluntarysupport.org.uk/

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