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SUMMARY:Volunteering and the Law
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide an opportunity to learn about or refresh your knowledge on volunteering and the law. \nAreas covered during the workshop are: \n• The definition of volunteering and volunteers’ rights• The difference between a contract and an agreement• The impact on volunteering of Health & Safety\, Insurance\, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 & the Equality Act 2010• The current DBS checks situation• Volunteering and benefits• The guidelines around volunteer expenses• Volunteer Management Policies• Good Practice Measures \nPlease complete the short form below if you would like to attend.
URL:https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/event/volunteering-and-the-law-2dec25/
LOCATION:VSNS Chertsey Office\, 6 The Sainsbury Centre\, Chertsey\, Surrey\, KT16 9AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Morey":MAILTO:alison@voluntarysupport.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T123000
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SUMMARY:Spelthorne Older People's Forum - December 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our Spelthorne Older People’s Forum continues to meet on a quarterly basis attracting professionals from both statutory and voluntary services and has proved a valuable way for people to connect and share practice and information.  \nOur next forum takes place on 2 December\, 11am to 12.30pm at Staines Community Centre. \nAnyone who works for an organisation with a connection to older people (there’s no defined aged\, but approximately 55+) is welcome\, whether their focus is tackling isolation\, age-related physical or mental health or another service. \nIf you’re interested in attending or would like some more information\, please contact Elaine at elaine@voluntarysupport.org.uk or give us a call on 01784 465536. \nYou can also book your place below and we’ll be in touch with further details.
URL:https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/event/spelthorne-older-peoples-forum-december-2025/
LOCATION:Staines Community Centre\, Thames Street\, Staines-upon-Thames\, Spelthorne\, TW18 4EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elaine Hawes":MAILTO:elaine@voluntarysupport.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T205939
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SUMMARY:Surrey Heath Mental Health Forum - Dec 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our Surrey Heath Mental Health Forum continues to meet on a quarterly basis and we are delighted to announce the date for our next forum will be Wednesday 3rd December\, 1.30pm – 3pm **Please note the new time**. The venue will be confirmed shortly. \nThis event is for groups based in or operating across Surrey Heath with a connection to mental health\, whether that’s through tackling isolation\, age-related mental health or disability. \nEach meeting has one or two speakers\, followed by a roundtable session where people can give an update on their service and share anything new for discussion. Speakers at this session will be representatives from the Centre for Psychology and Sport in Mind. It’s a great way to network with other organisations and share information. \nIf you’re interested in attending\, please contact libby@voluntarysupport.org.uk for more details. \nAlternatively\, you can call Libby at our Camberley office on 01276 402789.
URL:https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/event/surrey-heath-mental-health-forum-dec-2025/
LOCATION:Surrey
CATEGORIES:Specialists Forum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Libby Holcombe":MAILTO:libby@voluntarysupport.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251212T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T205939
CREATED:20250527T150938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T151917Z
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SUMMARY:Charity Networking Event - December 2025
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to invite you to our next networking event designed to bring together local organisations and community groups. This event is a great opportunity to share what your organisation does\, connect with others in the sector\, and explore new opportunities for collaboration. \nComing up at our December networking event\, we have: \n\nIan McLintock joining us from Charity Excellence Network. Ian will talk about the latest developments on CEN\, including its use of AI.\nSuzanne Hodnett\, our Charity Development Specialist\, will talk about the importance of marketing for your organisation. Suzanne has extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in her long career working in both the commercial and charity sectors\, including running her own marketing business for 13 years\, and her recent article about marketing and building a community – further down this newsletter – will give you a flavour of how your organisation could benefit from her insights.\n\nPlus there will also be a seasonal quiz! \nThe event will take place at Enterprise in Egham between 10am and 12pm and you can book your place using the short form below. \nFor any questions\, please contact Alison at alison@voluntarysupport.org.uk or call us on 01932 571122.
URL:https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/event/charity-networking-event-december-2025-2/
LOCATION:Enterprise\, Enterprise House\, Vicarage Road\, Egham\, TW20 9FB\, Enterprise House\, Egham\, TW20 9FB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T191500
DTSTAMP:20260604T205939
CREATED:20251114T154259Z
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SUMMARY:New: Trustees Forum - January 2026
DESCRIPTION:If you are a Surrey-based Charity Trustee\, we would like to invite you to join us for an engaging early-evening Trustees Forum designed to bring Surrey trustees together for reflection\, connection\, and practical peer learning. \nThis friendly and focused session will create space for you to share your headline updates and hear what is going on for other Trustees in their roles. We will explore challenges with one another\, engage in a short creative exercise designed to spark fresh thinking around impact and value. We’ll also spend time discussing a key governance topic chosen from issues which trustees have told us matter most such as board effectiveness\, safeguarding responsibilities\, legal concerns\, or the changing landscape of local government in Surrey. \nOur expert leader on the day\, Helen Frary\, is a trustee champion\, a very experienced professional in the charity sector and a trustee herself at VSNS. She will guide conversation to help you with networking\, to help surface insights\, and to capture themes that can feed into future sessions. \nWe’ll finish with a short wrap-up to highlight the emerging themes and signpost you to relevant resources and more specific support\, as well as to invite thoughts on what trustees would find most useful to explore at the next forum. \nThis will be the first of an ongoing bi-monthly Trustees Forum where you will have regular opportunities to exchange ideas\, gather suggestions from peers\, and reflect on what you want to take forward in your organisation.
URL:https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/event/trustees-forum-january-2026/
LOCATION:VSNS Chertsey Office\, 6 The Sainsbury Centre\, Chertsey\, Surrey\, KT16 9AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Specialists Forum,VSNS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T123000
DTSTAMP:20260604T205939
CREATED:20251125T161648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T161648Z
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SUMMARY:Social Media Marketing and Remarketing for Community Building
DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores how to strategically use social media to attract\, engage\, and retain audiences through authentic community building. We will look at what is a reasonable expectation from your efforts\, what kind of goals to set and how to achieve them. We will also cover the technique of growing an email list from your social media and website\, and the fundamentals of remarketing\, leveraging repetition and targeted messaging to really engage followers and subscribers   \nBy the end of the course\, you will understand how to integrate social media\, email marketing\, and remarketing strategies into a cohesive system to nurture relationships and boost their engagement.\n  \nKey Topics:  \n\nDesigning social media content that captures your target audience \n\n\nAchieving engagement and building an online community  \n\n\nGrowing and managing an email list effectively \n\n\nCreating remarketing campaigns that reinforce brand awareness through repetition \n\n\nNurturing closer connections and longer-term relationships 
URL:https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/event/social-media-marketing-and-remarketing-for-community-building/
LOCATION:VSNS Chertsey Office\, 6 The Sainsbury Centre\, Chertsey\, Surrey\, KT16 9AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Hodnett":MAILTO:suzanne@voluntarysupport.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T205939
CREATED:20260120T151240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T160502Z
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SUMMARY:Surrey Heath Mental Health Forum - Mar 2026
DESCRIPTION:Our Surrey Heath Mental Health Forum continues to meet on a quarterly basis and we are delighted to announce the date for our next forum will be Wednesday 4th March\, 10.30am – 12noon at Places Leisure Centre\, Camberley. \nThis event is for groups based in or operating across Surrey Heath with a connection to mental health\, whether that’s through tackling isolation\, age-related mental health or disability. \nEach meeting has one or two speakers\, followed by a roundtable session where people can give an update on their service and share anything new for discussion. \nIf you’re interested in attending\, please contact libby@voluntarysupport.org.uk for more details. \nAlternatively\, you can call Libby at our Camberley office on 01276 402789.
URL:https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/event/surrey-heath-mental-health-forum-mar-2026/
LOCATION:Places Leisure\, Grand Avenue\, Camberley\, Surrey Heath\, GU15 3QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Specialists Forum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Libby Holcombe":MAILTO:libby@voluntarysupport.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T205939
CREATED:20250707T075752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T141750Z
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SUMMARY:Grants & Trusts Fundraising Applications Training - March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Grants & Trusts Fundraising Applications Training – March 2026\nWe are running our popular Grants & Trusts Fundraising Applications Training on Tuesday 10th March. \nThis one-day introductory training session will guide attendees through structuring and writing charity applications for national and local grants and trusts. \nDuring the session\, we will cover: \n\nResearching the need for your project\nPlanning\nMeasuring impact\nFinding the appropriate funder\nApplication structure\nFunding Strategy\n\nIf you have any questions about the training\, please contact Alison at alison@voluntarysupport.org.uk. \nIf you would like to attend\, please fill in the short form below.
URL:https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/event/grants-trusts-fundraising-applications-training-march-2026/
LOCATION:VSNS Chertsey Office\, 6 The Sainsbury Centre\, Chertsey\, Surrey\, KT16 9AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Morey":MAILTO:alison@voluntarysupport.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T205939
CREATED:20251219T150333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T140239Z
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SUMMARY:Charity Networking Event - March 2026
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to invite you to our next networking event designed to bring together local organisations and community groups. This event is a great opportunity to share what your organisation does\, connect with others in the sector\, and explore new opportunities for collaboration. \n——————– \nSpeakers for our March event are: \nJohn Skipper talking about cyber security threats to charities and how to mitigate.  He will be looking at: \n•	Who are these “hackers” and why do they do it?\n•	What is the risk? How bad can it get?\n•	What can I do about it? 5 practical actions you can take. \nJohn has over 30 years’ experience in cyber and information security. He has advised governments\, defence organisations\, NHS\, local authorities and commercial businesses\, and was previously the Chief Information Security Officer for Metro Bank. He has a particular interest in the cyber resilience of critical services and is keen to help simplify the lessons of cyber security for voluntary organisations and charities. \nWe will also be welcoming: \nHannah Dirks from Surrey County Council giving an update on the Local Government Reorganisation\nand\nBecky Whale from Runnymede and Spelthorne Citizens advice talking about how they are preparing for LGR and their challenges.
URL:https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/event/charity-networking-event-march-2026/
LOCATION:Enterprise\, Enterprise House\, Vicarage Road\, Egham\, TW20 9FB\, Enterprise House\, Egham\, TW20 9FB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T205939
CREATED:20260303T144019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T163011Z
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SUMMARY:Runnymede and Spelthorne Older People's Forum - March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Our next Older People’s Forum will be held on the morning of 18th March at St Paul’s Church Egham Hythe from 10am to 11.30am. This will be our first session joining groups from both Spelthorne and Runnymede so a great opportunity to make some new connections and hear more about the services available locally. We very much hope you’ll be able to join us. \nAnyone who works for an organisation with a connection to older people (there’s no defined aged\, but approximately 55+) is welcome\, whether their focus is tackling isolation\, age-related physical or mental health or another service. \nIf you’re interested in attending or would like some more information\, please contact Jo at jo@voluntarysupport.org.uk or Elaine at elaine@voluntarysupport.org.uk or give us a call on 01784 465536. \nYou can also book your place below and we’ll be in touch with further details.
URL:https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/event/runnymede-and-spelthorne-older-peoples-forum-march-2026/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Church Egham Hythe\, St Paul's Road\, Staines\, Surrey\, TW18 3HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jo Buckell":MAILTO:jo@voluntarysupport.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T191500
DTSTAMP:20260604T205939
CREATED:20260214T091445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T113854Z
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SUMMARY:Trustees Forum - March 2026
DESCRIPTION:If you are a Surrey-based Charity Trustee\, we would like to invite you to join us for an engaging early-evening Trustees Forum designed to bring Surrey trustees together for reflection\, connection\, and practical peer learning. \nWe’ll discuss key governance topics such as board effectiveness\, safeguarding responsibilities\, legal concerns\, or the changing landscape of local government in Surrey. \nWe’ll finish with a short wrap-up to highlight the emerging themes and signpost you to relevant resources and more specific support\, as well as to invite thoughts on what trustees would find most useful to explore at the next forum. \nThis bi-monthly Trustees Forum is a regular opportunity to exchange ideas\, gather suggestions from peers\, and reflect on what you want to take forward in your organisation.
URL:https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/event/trustees-forum-march-2026/
LOCATION:VSNS Chertsey Office\, 6 The Sainsbury Centre\, Chertsey\, Surrey\, KT16 9AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Specialists Forum,Volunteer Event,VSNS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T205939
CREATED:20231107T170215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T153012Z
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SUMMARY:Recruiting and managing volunteers - April 2026
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is aimed at voluntary organisations who want to improve how they recruit and manage volunteers\, and establish good practices to help retain the volunteers that they have. \nAreas covered during the workshop are: \n\nEvaluating and planning the recruitment process\nAdvertising and promoting your volunteer opportunities\nWhat should be included in a volunteer policy/agreement\nUnderstanding what motivates and de-motivates volunteers\nMethods of recognising and rewarding volunteers.
URL:https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/event/recruiting-and-managing-volunteers-april-2026/
LOCATION:Meeting Room 2\, Staines Library\, Elmsleigh Centre\, Unit MSU 2\, Staines\, TW18 4QB
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T205939
CREATED:20260210T141148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T145749Z
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SUMMARY:Charity Law for Trustees - May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Voluntary Support North Surrey is offering a practical\, full‑day course to help trustees and charity leaders strengthen governance\, understand legal responsibilities\, and improve financial confidence. \nLed by charity law expert Helen Harvie\, the session covers: \n✔️ Trustee duties & recruitment \n✔️ Board roles and effective meetings \n✔️ Governing documents & Charity Commission requirements \n✔️ Financial health\, accounts & reporting \n✔️ Serious incident reporting & key legal essentials \nPerfect for new or experienced trustees\, CEOs and senior leaders who want to keep their charity compliant\, confident and well‑run.
URL:https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/event/charity-law-for-trustees-may26/
LOCATION:Kitchen Room\, Staines Library\, Elmsleigh Centre Unit MSU 2\, Staines-upon-Thames\, TW18 4QB
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Morey":MAILTO:alison@voluntarysupport.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T111500
DTSTAMP:20260604T205939
CREATED:20260324T163035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T090913Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Funder: BBC Children in Need
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Funder: BBC Children in Need\nWe will be joined at this Meet the Funder session by Pam Bacon\, Impact Officer for the South East at BBC Children in Need\, on Tuesday 19th May at 10am. Pam will give a 40-minute presentation\, with time to answer questions afterwards. \nThis will be followed up by 1-2-1 sessions at the Chertsey office on Thursday 4th June (fully booked) and Thursday 18th June (now booking) when people can book a 20-minute appointment with Pam.  Please email Alison to book a 1-2-1 slot. \nAbout BBC Children in Need \nBBC Children in Need funds vital support for children and young people struggling with challenges caused by mental health\, poverty\, social inequity and family-related issues.  Our ambition is that every child and young person should have the chance to thrive and be the best they can be. \nThey support not-for-profit\, community-based organisations in their work to help address some of the day-to-day challenges that impact children and young people up to the age of 18 years\, living in the UK. \nGrants can contribute towards core organisation costs and project costs associated with directly supporting children and young people to experience positive differences in their lives.  Grants of up to £40\,000 per year are available for up to 3 years.  They run a rolling programme so there are no published deadline dates.
URL:https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/event/meet-the-funder-bbc-children-in-need/
LOCATION:Online via Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Morey":MAILTO:alison@voluntarysupport.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T191500
DTSTAMP:20260604T205939
CREATED:20260429T104244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T104244Z
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SUMMARY:Trustees Forum - May 2026
DESCRIPTION:If you are a Surrey-based Charity Trustee\, we would like to invite you to join us for an engaging early-evening Trustees Forum designed to bring Surrey trustees together for reflection\, connection\, and practical peer learning. \nWe’ll discuss key governance topics such as board effectiveness\, safeguarding responsibilities\, legal concerns\, or the changing landscape of local government in Surrey. \nWe’ll finish with a short wrap-up to highlight the emerging themes and signpost you to relevant resources and more specific support\, as well as to invite thoughts on what trustees would find most useful to explore at the next forum. \nThis bi-monthly Trustees Forum is a regular opportunity to exchange ideas\, gather suggestions from peers\, and reflect on what you want to take forward in your organisation.
URL:https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/event/trustees-forum-may-2026/
LOCATION:VSNS Chertsey Office\, 6 The Sainsbury Centre\, Chertsey\, Surrey\, KT16 9AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Specialists Forum,Volunteer Event,VSNS Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T205939
CREATED:20260417T140759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T145438Z
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SUMMARY:Surrey Heath Mental Health Forum - June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Our Surrey Heath Mental Health Forum continues to meet on a quarterly basis and we are delighted to announce the date for our next forum will be Wednesday 3rd June\, 10.30am – 12noon at Places Leisure Centre\, Camberley. \nThis event is for groups based in or operating across Surrey Heath with a connection to mental health\, whether that’s through tackling isolation\, age-related mental health or disability. \nEach meeting has one or two speakers\, followed by a roundtable session where people can give an update on their service and share anything new for discussion. \nIf you’re interested in attending\, please contact libby@voluntarysupport.org.uk for more details. \nAlternatively\, you can call Libby at our Camberley office on 01276 402789.
URL:https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/event/surrey-heath-mental-health-forum-june-2026/
LOCATION:Places Leisure\, Grand Avenue\, Camberley\, Surrey Heath\, GU15 3QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Specialists Forum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Libby Holcombe":MAILTO:libby@voluntarysupport.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T205939
CREATED:20251219T150525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T175137Z
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SUMMARY:Charity Networking Event - June 2026
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to invite you to our next networking event designed to bring together local organisations and community groups. This event is a great opportunity to share what your organisation does\, connect with others in the sector\, and explore new opportunities for collaboration. \nSpeakers for our June event will be announced shortly.
URL:https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/event/charity-networking-event-june-2026/
LOCATION:Enterprise\, Enterprise House\, Vicarage Road\, Egham\, TW20 9FB\, Enterprise House\, Egham\, TW20 9FB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T123000
DTSTAMP:20260604T205939
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SUMMARY:Digital Fundraising Training - June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Digital Fundraising training\, where we’ll explore how to attract and engage donors through social media. This session will cover: \n\nUnderstanding your audience\nTelling your story effectively through digital channels\nMapping out your donor journey\n\nWhether you’re new to digital fundraising or looking for new ideas and ways to refine your approach\, this training will provide practical insights to help you boost digital engagement and donations.
URL:https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/event/digital-fundraising-training-june-2026/
LOCATION:VSNS Chertsey Office\, 6 The Sainsbury Centre\, Chertsey\, Surrey\, KT16 9AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Morey":MAILTO:alison@voluntarysupport.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Proving Your Value to Funders - July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Proving Your Value to Funders\nWriting a funding bid isn’t just about filling in a form\, it’s about turning your funding application into a story that funders want to be a part of. \nIt’s about making a compelling case for support\, one that moves beyond good intentions to clearly showing why your work matters. It’s about showing that no-one else is already doing it for the community you support\, evidencing the need\, proving how and why it works\, the change it is already making for individuals and in relieving demands on wider local resources\, and the reasons it deserves backing for ongoing and increased impact. \nProving Your Value to Funders is a practical\, insight-driven course designed to help you transform your funding applications into powerful stories of change. \nThe course will help you: \n\nMove beyond telling a funder your project will make a difference and show them how and why it already does with real-world examples\nPresent your work as a compelling story of change addressing the challenges and issues the funder cares about\nBack up your ambition with meaningful facts\, figures\, lived experience and evidence of the benefits through case studies\nUsing data effectively (without overwhelming the reader)\nConnect emotionally while staying professional\nDemonstrate how your work reduces pressure on other services and the community\, how it prevents escalation and crisis and illustrates long-term change\nPosition your organisation as a credible\, investable partner\nPresent outcomes clearly\, concisely and confidently so they feel confident in you and what you’re telling them!\n\nWho this course is for \n\nCharity and community organisation leaders\nSocial enterprise founders close to launch or those contemplating a community project\nBid writers and fundraisers\nAnyone responsible for securing funding\n\nWhether you’re new to bid writing or looking to strengthen your success rate\, this course will help you present your project and organisation with clarity and credibility. \nBy the end of the course we hope that you won’t just be asking for funding\, you’ll be inviting funders to invest in meaningful\, measurable change.
URL:https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/event/proving-your-value-to-funders-july-2026/
LOCATION:VSNS Chertsey Office\, 6 The Sainsbury Centre\, Chertsey\, Surrey\, KT16 9AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Morey":MAILTO:alison@voluntarysupport.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T120000
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SUMMARY:Charity Networking Event - September 2026
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to invite you to our next networking event designed to bring together local organisations and community groups. This event is a great opportunity to share what your organisation does\, connect with others in the sector\, and explore new opportunities for collaboration. \nSpeakers for our September event will be announced shortly.
URL:https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/event/charity-networking-event-september-2026/
LOCATION:Enterprise\, Enterprise House\, Vicarage Road\, Egham\, TW20 9FB\, Enterprise House\, Egham\, TW20 9FB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T123000
DTSTAMP:20260604T205939
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SUMMARY:Social Media Marketing and Remarketing for Community Building
DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores how to strategically use social media to attract\, engage\, and retain audiences through authentic community building. We will look at what is a reasonable expectation from your efforts\, what kind of goals to set and how to achieve them. We will also cover the technique of growing an email list from your social media and website\, and the fundamentals of remarketing\, leveraging repetition and targeted messaging to really engage followers and subscribers   \nBy the end of the course\, you will understand how to integrate social media\, email marketing\, and remarketing strategies into a cohesive system to nurture relationships and boost their engagement.\n  \nKey Topics:  \n\nDesigning social media content that captures your target audience \n\n\nAchieving engagement and building an online community  \n\n\nGrowing and managing an email list effectively \n\n\nCreating remarketing campaigns that reinforce brand awareness through repetition \n\n\nNurturing closer connections and longer-term relationships 
URL:https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/event/social-media-marketing-and-remarketing-for-community-building-sept26/
LOCATION:Meeting Room 2\, Staines Library\, Elmsleigh Centre\, Unit MSU 2\, Staines\, TW18 4QB
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Hodnett":MAILTO:suzanne@voluntarysupport.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T205939
CREATED:20260417T140036Z
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SUMMARY:Recruiting and managing volunteers - October 2026
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is aimed at voluntary organisations who want to improve how they recruit and manage volunteers\, and establish good practices to help retain the volunteers that they have. \nAreas covered during the workshop are: \n\nEvaluating and planning the recruitment process\nAdvertising and promoting your volunteer opportunities\nWhat should be included in a volunteer policy/agreement\nUnderstanding what motivates and de-motivates volunteers\nMethods of recognising and rewarding volunteers.
URL:https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/event/recruiting-and-managing-volunteers-october-2026/
LOCATION:VSNS Chertsey Office\, 6 The Sainsbury Centre\, Chertsey\, Surrey\, KT16 9AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T205939
CREATED:20251219T150920Z
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SUMMARY:Charity Networking Event - December 2026
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to invite you to our next networking event designed to bring together local organisations and community groups. This event is a great opportunity to share what your organisation does\, connect with others in the sector\, and explore new opportunities for collaboration. \nSpeakers for our December event will be announced shortly.
URL:https://voluntarysupport.org.uk/event/charity-networking-event-december-2026/
LOCATION:Enterprise\, Enterprise House\, Vicarage Road\, Egham\, TW20 9FB\, Enterprise House\, Egham\, TW20 9FB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking Event
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