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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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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T173154
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T123000
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T173154
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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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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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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261211T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261211T120000
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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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