Spotlight on Funding

What does a Grant Manager look for when assessing your application? We have a Grants Manager from the Community Foundation for Surrey joining us to share what makes a good application and what to avoid. Join us at 10am on Thursday 16th June to give your organisation the best possibility of getting funded. Email [email protected] […]

#ThursdayThoughts Charity Networking in North Surrey – 21st July

Local not for profit organisations and charities are invited to join the staff of Voluntary Support North Surrey at our #ThursdayThoughts networking event. This is an opportunity to get together with other groups, share experiences and learn from one another. You'll be able to hear from our keynote speakers and meet with members of the […]

Introduction to Social Media training

This course is aimed at people who are new to social media or lack confidence in using it. It will look at how your organisation might use Twitter, Facebook, Instagram […]

Charity Networking in North Surrey – 20th October

Join us at our charity networking event. This is an opportunity to get together with other groups, share experiences and learn from one another. You'll be able to hear from our keynote speakers Jack Wagstaff, Chief Officer, North West Surrey Health & Care Alliance, and Jennifer Medcraff, Head of Communications at Spelthorne Borough Council. It’s […]

Surrey Heath Volunteer Awards – Thursday 24th November 2022

Celebrating and recognising Surrey Heath volunteers, winners will be announced at this awards ceremony, hosted by Voluntary Support North Surrey in partnership with Surrey Heath Borough Council. Please nominate one or more of your volunteers and perhaps your volunteer teams for these awards.  The award categories are: Inspirational Volunteer Award – for volunteers that have […]

Grants and Trusts Fundraising Applications – 29th November 2022

This one-day training is an introduction to structuring and writing charity applications for grants and trusts (national and local): Researching the need for your project Planning Measuring impact Finding the appropriate funder Application structure Funding Strategy

Charity Networking in North Surrey – 25th April 2023

This is an opportunity to get together with other groups, share experiences and learn from one another. It’s also an opportunity to meet with members of the VSNS team and understand the support we can offer you, and to discuss and promote local issues and events. Please note: This event is now full. Please email […]

First Aid training – 22nd March 2023

This course includes 3-4 hours work online in the three weeks before the session, and then this 3-hour session face-to-face.There will be a small charge of £15 per person. NOW FULL.

Weekly Drop In session for Ukrainian Refugees & Hosts – Addlestone

Voluntary Support North Surrey (VSNS) has launched a second new service for Ukrainian refugees and their host families at HeBrews Coffee Shop at St Paul's Church in Addlestone.  The weekly drop-in is held every Wednesday from 10.00 am to midday. Visit the link above for more detail.

Managing and Recruiting Volunteers – 13th June 2023

This workshop is aimed at voluntary organisations who want to improve their recruitment procedures and establish good practices to help retain the volunteers that they have.Areas covered during the workshop […]

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