Voluntary Support North Surrey

Grants & Trusts Fundraising Applications Training - July 2025
2025-07-01 09:30 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | VSNS Chertsey Office, 6 The Sainsbury Centre, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9AG, United Kingdom
Grants & Trusts Fundraising Applications Training – July 2025
We are running our popular Grants & Trusts Fundraising Applications Training on Tuesday, 1 July.
This one-day introductory training session will guide attendees through structuring and writing charity applications for national and local grants and trusts.
During the session, we will cover:

Researching the need for your project
Planning
Measuring impact
Finding the appropriate funder
Application structure
Funding Strategy

If you have any questions about the training, please contact Jordan at jordan@voluntarysupport.org.uk or Alison at alison@voluntarysupport.org.uk.
If you would like to attend, please fill in the short form below.

Strawberry Fair, Bisley - 29 June 2025
2025-06-29 13:30 - 17:30 | Bisley Village Hall, School Close, Bisley, Surrey, GU24 9EG
We’ll be at Bisley Village Hall for the Strawberry Fair this June, promoting volunteering and local good causes. Come and say hello!

Staines upon Thames Fair - 29 June 2025
2025-06-29 11:00 - 17:00
We’re at Staines upon Thames Fair this June, promoting volunteering and local good causes. Come and say hello!

Engelfield Green Fair - 21 June 2025
2025-06-21 12:00 - 17:00
We’re at Engelfield Green Fair this June, promoting volunteering and local good causes. Come and say hello!

Shepperton Fair - 14 June 2025
2025-06-14 11:15 - 17:00
We’re at Shepperton Fair this June, promoting volunteering and local good causes. Come and say hello!

Charity Networking Event - June 2025
2025-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Enterprise, Enterprise House, Vicarage Road, Egham, TW20 9FB, Enterprise House, Egham, TW20 9FB, United Kingdom
We’re pleased to invite you to an upcoming 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.
Each organisation will have a 5-minute slot to introduce your work, highlight any current projects or services, and explain how you might work alongside others. It’s a chance to raise your profile, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections in a relaxed and supportive environment.
We hope you’ll join us for what promises to be an engaging and worthwhile event for all involved.
The event will take place at Enterprise in Egham between 10am and 12pm and you can book your place using the short form below.
For any questions, please contact Alison at alison@voluntarysupport.org.uk or call us on 01932 571122.

Runnymede and Spelthorne Volunteer Awards 2025
2025-06-10 | Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham Hill, Egham, TW20 0EX, United Kingdom
We are delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the Runnymede and Spelthorne Volunteer Awards 2025.
This June we will recognise the best of volunteering in Runnymede and Spelthorne at an awards ceremony held at Royal Holloway, University of London.
Nominating your volunteers for a volunteer award is a wonderful way to celebrate and recognise your volunteers and show them that they are valued.
To view this year’s award categories and for the link to the nomination form, please click here. The closing date for nominations is Monday 28 April.
If you have any questions about the awards or need help with the nomination form, please do give us a call on 01932 571122.
You can also email Jo at jo@voluntarysupport.org.uk or Elaine at elaine@voluntarysupport.org.uk.

Volunteers Week: Chertsey drop-in
2025-06-05 10:00 - 14:00 | VSNS Chertsey Office, 6 The Sainsbury Centre, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9AG, United Kingdom
Thinking about volunteering? There’s no better time to get involved! Join us during Volunteers Week for a warm welcome, a cup of tea and a slice of cake. It’s a great chance to meet our team, and learn how you can make a real difference through opportunities like our Time to Talk befriending scheme. Come along and see how rewarding volunteering can be!
And if you’re a local organisation, why not say thank you to your amazing volunteers by inviting them to our special Volunteers’ Week celebration? Join us for a cuppa, a slice of cake, and a small gift as we recognise and appreciate the incredible contribution of local volunteers. It’s a lovely way to show your gratitude and celebrate all they do!

Volunteers Week: Staines drop-in
2025-06-04 10:30 - 12:30 | Elmsleigh Shopping Centre, Ground Floor, South Street, Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 4QB, United Kingdom
Thinking about volunteering? There’s no better time to get involved!
Join us this Volunteers’ Week and discover how just one hour of your time can change someone’s life and yours.
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We’ll be at the Elmsleigh Shopping Centre. Drop by for a chat and to find out more about good causes in your area that are in need of volunteers.

Spelthorne Older People's Forum - June 2025
2025-06-03 11:00 - 12:30 | Staines Community Centre, Thames Street, Staines-upon-Thames, Spelthorne, TW18 4EA, United Kingdom
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.
Our next forum takes place on 3 June, 11am to 12.30pm at Staines Community Centre.
Anyone 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.
If 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.
You can also book your place below and we’ll be in touch with further details.

Volunteers Week: Surrey Heath drop-in
2025-06-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Cafe Bistro, 1 Pembroke Broadway,, Camberley, GU15 3XD
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Have you ever considered becoming a Volunteer?
Join us this Volunteers’ Week and discover how just one hour of your time can change someone’s life and yours.
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We’re hosting a friendly get-together with all the inspiration you need to get started. Learn more about all kinds of ways to help, on your terms and in your time.
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Or part of a local organisation? Come celebrate with us!

Digital Fundraising Training - May 2025
2025-05-20 09:30 - 12:30 | VSNS Chertsey Office, 6 The Sainsbury Centre, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9AG, United Kingdom
Join us for our Digital Fundraising training on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, where we’ll explore how to attract and engage donors through social media. This session will cover:

Understanding your audience
Telling your story effectively through digital channels
Mapping out your donor journey

Whether 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.
You can secure your place by completing the short form below. For more questions, please email Jordan at jordan@voluntarysupport.org.uk or call us on 01932 571122.

Surrey Heath Mental Health Forum - May 2025
2025-05-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Places Leisure, Grand Avenue, Camberley, Surrey Heath, GU15 3QH, United Kingdom
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 14 May, 10.30am to 12pm at Places Leisure Camberley.
This 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.
Each 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. It’s a great way to network with other organisations and share information.
If you’re interested in attending, please contact libby@voluntarysupport.org.uk for more details.
Alternatively, you can call Libby at our Camberley office on 01276 402789.

Runnymede Older People's Forum - April 2025
2025-04-24 13:30 - 15:00 | VSNS Chertsey Office, 6 The Sainsbury Centre, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9AG, United Kingdom
Voluntary Support are running their next quarterly Runnymede Older People’s Forum in April. This forum focuses on older people (55+) in the borough and highlights the services available to them, funding and developments in that space and provides a platform to discuss any challenges or limitations affecting this age group.
These forums attract professionals from both statutory and voluntary services and is a great way for people to connect and share practice and information.
Anyone 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.
The forum will run on Thursday 24 April between 1.30pm and 3pm and will take place at our Chertsey office.
If you’re interested in attending or would like some more information, please contact Jo at jo@voluntarysupport.org.uk or give us a call on 01932 571122.

Shaping Surrey Together - Local Government Reform Q&A
2025-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Online via Microsoft Teams
Shaping Surrey Together – Local Government Reform Q&A
We’d like to invite you to join Surrey County Council for an online conversation about the future of local government in Surrey.
Hearing from residents and community organisations is vital in helping shape the upcoming Local Government Reform.
They want to better understand the potential opportunities, challenges, and impacts of any changes – and that means engaging with stakeholders like Voluntary Support and its local networks in North Surrey.
Nicola Kilvington, Director of Corporate Strategy and Policy at Surrey County Council, will be hosting the session to share the latest updates, hear your views, and answer your questions on Local Government Reform in Surrey.
This online session will take place on Tuesday, 15 April between 12pm and 1pm.
If you wish to attend, please click here at the time of the event.

Time to Talk - Chatter & Cheer at Costa, Virginia Water
2025-04-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Costa Coffee, Virginia Water, 1 Station Parade, Virginia Water, Runnymede, GU25 4AA, United Kingdom
Feeling lonely or looking for company? Our Time to Talk Befriending service can help.
Join us for Chatter & Cheer, a friendly and welcoming social group where you can enjoy a friendly conversation over a coffee!
Whether you’re new to the area, want to meet new people, or simply fancy a chat, this is a relaxed and supportive space for everyone.
This group will commence on Wednesday 26 February 2025 between 10am and 11am at Costa Coffee, Virginia Water. This group will then take place every Wednesday at the same time and place thereafter.
Come along and connect with others in a warm and friendly setting. No need to book – just drop in!
For more information, contact Clair, our Runnymede Befriending Manager or call us on 01932 571122.

Time to Talk - Chatter & Cheer at Chertsey Library
2025-03-31 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-03-24 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-03-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Chertsey Library, Guildford St, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9BE
Feeling lonely or looking for company? Our Time to Talk Befriending service can help.
Join us for Chatter & Cheer, a friendly and welcoming social group where you can enjoy a friendly conversation over a cuppa and a biscuit or two!
Whether you’re new to the area, want to meet new people, or simply fancy a chat, this is a relaxed and supportive space for everyone.
This group will commence on Monday 17 March 2025 between 2pm and 3.30pm at Chertsey Library. This group will then take place every Monday at the same time and place thereafter.
Come along and connect with others in a warm and friendly setting. No need to book – just drop in!
For more information, contact Clair, our Runnymede Befriending Manager or call us on 01932 571122.

Volunteer Managers Forum - March 2025
2025-03-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Online via Zoom
Join us for Voluntary Support North Surrey’s Volunteer Managers Forum on Thursday, 27th March, from 10:00am to 11:30am. Open to anyone who works or volunteers in North Surrey and is involved in recruiting, managing, or supervising volunteers, this online session provides a valuable opportunity to connect with others in similar roles.
Volunteer management can sometimes feel like a solitary role within an organisation. Our forum offers a supportive space to share experiences, discuss challenges, and explore best practices for volunteer recruitment and retention. Whether you’re new to managing volunteers or have years of experience, this is a great opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and gain insights to strengthen your volunteer programme.
An agenda for the forum will be available in due course, outlining the topics for discussion.
To book your place, please complete the short form below. If you have any questions, please email Alison at alison@voluntarysupport.org.uk.

Dementia Friends Information Session - March 2025
2025-03-15 10:00 - 11:00 | VSNS Chertsey Office, 6 The Sainsbury Centre, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9AG, United Kingdom
We have five spaces available for a dementia information session on Saturday 15 March, 10am-11am at our Chertsey office.
Delivered by Dementia Friends Champion, Mariecar Lightwood-Clark from Home Instead Richmond, this session is aimed at increasing the understanding of dementia and its impact on those affected by looking at key messages that are explained through discussion, video and activities, including the bookcase analogy, and a short video of Barbara who is living with dementia.
If you want any more information or want to secure your place, please contact Clair at clair@voluntarysupport.org.uk.

Charity Networking Event - March 2025
2025-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Enterprise, Enterprise House, Vicarage Road, Egham, TW20 9FB, Enterprise House, Egham, TW20 9FB, United Kingdom
Join us for our first Charity Networking Event of 2025. We run these events quarterly to bring together charities and community groups across North Surrey to connect, share ideas, and gain valuable insights to support their work.
This is a great opportunity to build relationships with fellow third-sector colleagues and potential funders.
The first hour of the session will feature speakers sharing insights on key topics for the sector. In the second half, you’ll have a chance to network over tea and coffee, exchanging ideas and making new connections.
We’re pleased to announce that our first speaker will be Mark Nuti, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing and Public Health for Surrey County Council. He will be discussing devolution and its impact on Surrey, as the county has been selected for the first wave of reorganisation. This follows the decision to delay May’s County Council elections as part of the process.
We’ll also hear from Helen Frary, Voluntary Support’s Chair of Trustees, on trusteeship, and Jo Buckell, our Runnymede and Corporate Engagement Manager, on skill-sharing between charities and businesses.
The event will take place at Enterprise in Egham between 10am and 12pm and you can book your place using the short form below.
For any questions, please contact Jordan at jordan@voluntarysupport.org.uk or call us on 01932 571122.

Spelthorne Older People's Forum - March 2025
2025-03-04 11:00 - 12:30 | Staines Community Centre, Thames Street, Staines-upon-Thames, Spelthorne, TW18 4EA, United Kingdom
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.
Anyone 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.
If 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.
You can also book your place below and we’ll be in touch with further details.

First Aid Training - Emergency First Aid at Work
2025-03-04 09:30 - 12:30 | High Cross Church, 1 Knoll Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3SY, United Kingdom
Please note that there are no longer any spaces on this training. If you’re interested in future training, please contact Libby at libby@voluntarysupport.org.uk.
Join us for our First Aid Training on Tuesday 4 March at High Cross Church, Camberley.
This training includes three hours of e-learning followed by a three-hour practical assessment, leading to a certified Emergency First Aid at Work Qualification. The three hours of e-learning must be completed prior to the practical assessment on 4 March.
This training costs £20 per person.
Please email Libby at libby@voluntarysupport.org.uk to book your place.

Grants & Trusts Fundraising Applications Training
2025-02-19 09:30 - 15:00 | VSNS Chertsey Office, 6 The Sainsbury Centre, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9AG, United Kingdom
We are running our popular Grants & Trusts Fundraising Applications Training on Wednesday, 19 February.
This one-day introductory training session will guide attendees through structuring and writing charity applications for national and local grants and trusts.
During the session, we will cover:

Researching the need for your project
Planning
Measuring impact
Finding the appropriate funder
Application structure
Funding Strategy

If you have any questions about the training, please contact Jordan at jordan@voluntarysupport.org.uk or Alison at alison@voluntarysupport.org.uk.
If you would like to attend, please fill in the short form below.

Reconnect, Reset, Rebuild
2025-02-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Camberley Theatre, Knoll Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3SY
On Wednesday 12 February, we will be hosting an interactive event to explore how we can work together to improve health and wellbeing in Surrey Heath.
The way people live their lives has a profound effect on health outcomes. This event provides a valuable opportunity to work together, share ideas, amplify voices and define priorities that can help shape our communities.
Building on insights from the recent Darzi review, Grenfell recommendations, and the new 10-year plan for the NHS, we will:

Identify what matters most to our local communities.
Explore new opportunities and aspirations.
Build stronger connections across communities and organisations.

This free event will take place at Camberley Theatre between 11am and 12.30pm and will be facilitated by Frimley NHS Integrated Care Board.
Tea and coffee will be provided.
Come and join the conversation as we reconnect, reset, and rebuild toward a healthier future.
Find out more and secure your place here.

Surrey Heath Mental Health Forum - February 2025
2025-02-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Places Leisure, Grand Avenue, Camberley, Surrey Heath, GU15 3QH, United Kingdom
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 Tuesday 11 February 2025.
This 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.
Each 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. It’s a great way to network with other organisations and share information.
If you’re interested in attending, please contact libby@voluntarysupport.org.uk for more details. You can also book your place by completing the short form below.
Alternatively, you can call Libby at our Camberley office on 01276 402789.
