Voluntary Support North Surrey

Voluntary Support North Surrey 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.

Huge thank you to Tesco for donating flowers for Loneliness Awareness Week.We placed these on our Time to Talk chatty be...
19/06/2026

Huge thank you to Tesco for donating flowers for Loneliness Awareness Week.

We placed these on our Time to Talk chatty benches in Chertsey and Surrey Heath plus other benches in the surrounding areas.

We all deserve flowers sometimes 💐
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This year's theme for Refugee Week is courage: the courage to face the unknown, learn new languages and navigate unfamil...
17/06/2026

This year's theme for Refugee Week is courage: the courage to face the unknown, learn new languages and navigate unfamiliar systems. world.

Refugee Week 2026 calls on us to come together and share the courage to welcome and to celebrate culture and community.

This theme reflects Chertsey Museum's new exhibition, curated by our Ukrainian Support Manager Oskana. "From War to Welcome" looks at the challenges of leaving home and adapting to life in a new country, and highlights the support provided by local people who welcomed newcomers.

Runnymede Borough Council said: "The exhibition offers a powerful insight into the human stories behind the conflict and celebrates the strength, hope and determination of those who have made Runnymede their home."

This Loneliness Awareness Week (15–21 June), we're launching two brand new 'chatty benches' in North West Surrey!The ben...
16/06/2026

This Loneliness Awareness Week (15–21 June), we're launching two brand new 'chatty benches' in North West Surrey!

The benches were hand-built by wonderful volunteers at Camberley and District Mens Shed and Chertsey Mens Shed, using wood kindly donated by Travis Perkins Woking and PTL Sunbury. They are now in place at two lovely local spots: Camberley Bowling Club's bowling green and the wildlife garden at Chertsey Library.

The idea is to sit down and see who you end up talking to - because sometimes all it takes is a friendly face and a spare few minutes to make someone's day.

The benches are connected to our Time to Talk befriending service, which supports people facing loneliness and isolation across North West Surrey. As our befriending manager Elaine says: "Research shows that loneliness can increase the risk of depression, anxiety, heart disease and dementia. Time to Talk ensures that no one in North West Surrey has to face loneliness alone."

Read the full story here 👉 https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/new-chatty-benches-bring-people-together-for-loneliness-awareness-week/

The first stop on our summer tour starts tomorrow as we set up stall at Shepperton Village Fair.This is our chance to ge...
12/06/2026

The first stop on our summer tour starts tomorrow as we set up stall at Shepperton Village Fair.

This is our chance to get out into the community to promote volunteering. We're a friendly bunch so do come and say hello!

12/06/2026

Who will you invite? Whether it's a friend, partner, family member or colleague, we'd love to see who you're bringing to join the fun!

We look forward to seeing you there 🎵

St Pauls Church Camberley

Are you looking at legacy fundraising as part of your fundraising strategy? This month's fundraising newsletter explores...
09/06/2026

Are you looking at legacy fundraising as part of your fundraising strategy? This month's fundraising newsletter explores new research into legacy fundraising and tips for organisations looking to develop in this area.

Don't miss out on this and the latest fundraising news, training and events, and new funds: https://createsend.com/t/t-80A39C6381A3E51B2540EF23F30FEDED

A quick reminder that there's just a week to go until our next Charity Networking Event on 12 June at Enterprise Egham.F...
05/06/2026

A quick reminder that there's just a week to go until our next Charity Networking Event on 12 June at Enterprise Egham.

For the second year, we are opening up the event to give the floor to our local VCSE groups.

Organisations will have the option to take a short five‑minute slot to introduce your work, talk about current projects or services, and share opportunities to collaborate. Spaces are limited, and priority will go to groups that did not present at last year’s similar event. Please email Alison Morey if you'd like to book one of these presentation slots: [email protected]

These networking events are a great opportunity to learn about the work happening in our area and explore opportunities for collaboration.

📆 Friday 12 June
⏰ 10am - 12noon
📌 Enterprise House, Egham

Join us for a productive, collaborative event: https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/event/charity-networking-event-june-2026/

We'll be at Egham Artisan Market tomorrow to talk about all things volunteering!Have you ever wondered about volunteerin...
05/06/2026

We'll be at Egham Artisan Market tomorrow to talk about all things volunteering!

Have you ever wondered about volunteering, but not sure what opportunities there are? Or would you like to give back but worried you're short of time?

We have a wide range of volunteering opportunities to suit you. Come and say hello any time from 10am and we'll answer any questions you might have.

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Chertsey
KT169AG

Opening Hours

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

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+441932571122

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