Voluntary Support North Surrey

Recruiting & Managing Young Volunteers (19-25)
2024-10-15 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Online via Zoom
We are running an online training session on Recruiting & Managing Young Volunteers (19-25) on 15 October. These sessions were formerly delivered under the Time to Change project.
This training will cover:

How your organisation can benefit from young volunteers.
The potential barriers between young people and volunteering and how to break these down.
What young people are looking for in a voluntary role.
Ways of making volunteering roles more appealing and attractive to young people.
How to manage young volunteers effectively.

We also cover issues around board diversity and a lack of young trustees (under 30).
If you have any questions about the training, please contact Jordan at jordan@voluntarysupport.org.uk.
Please complete the short form below if you would like to attend. As this is an online session, you will be sent a link to access the training beforehand.

Grants & Trusts Fundraising Applications Training
2024-10-02 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 2 October.
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.
If you would like to attend, please fill in the short form below.

Runnymede Older People's Forum
2024-09-24 13:30 - 15:00 | Online via Microsoft Teams
Voluntary Support are launching a quarterly forum in Runnymede that 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.
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 first forum will run on 24 September between 1.30pm and 3pm and will be a chance to hear the findings from the current activity survey being run by Runnymede Borough Council and network with others in the borough with older people.
This Forum will take place online via Teams. You will be sent an invite before the event.
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.

Charity Law for Trustees
2024-09-24 10:00 - 15:00 | VSNS Chertsey Office, 6 The Sainsbury Centre, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9AG, United Kingdom
There are limited spaces available for this training session. If you’re interested, ensure you book your place as soon as possible.
It is essential that trustees stay up to date with their legal and other responsibilities. Whether you’re a new trustee or have been serving for some time and would like to refresh and update your knowledge, our trustee training on Charity Law and the roles and responsibilities of trustees is for you.
This in-person event will be led by charity law expert, Helen Harvie and the training will take place at Voluntary Support’s Chertsey office.
If you have any questions about this training or are having issues booking your place, please contact Jordan at jordan@voluntarysupport.org.uk.

Spelthorne Older People's Forum - September 2024
2024-09-10 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.

Volunteering and the Law
2024-09-09 10:00 - 13:30 | VSNS Chertsey Office, 6 The Sainsbury Centre, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9AG, United Kingdom
This workshop will provide an opportunity to learn about or refresh your knowledge on volunteering and the law.
Areas covered during the workshop are:
• 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
If you have any questions about the training, please contact Jordan at jordan@voluntarysupport.org.uk.
Please complete the short form below if you would like to attend.

Surrey Heath Mental Health Forum - July 2024
2024-07-30 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 30 July.
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.

Grants & Trusts Fundraising Applications Training
2024-07-18 09:30 - 15:00 | VSNS Chertsey Office, 6 The Sainsbury Centre, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9AG, United Kingdom
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

GDPR Training
2024-07-15 13:00 - 16:00 | ADP UK Head Office, 2 Causeway Park, Staines, TW18 3BF, United Kingdom
Voluntary Support are delighted to announce that we will be running GDPR training on Monday, 15 July led by Jason Gaskell, Chief Executive of Surrey Community Action.
GDPR is far more than just asking people to tick a box on a “do not contact” form, but it’s not as complex as it seems at first glance, or some make it seem. Whether you are new to GDPR, or just need a refresher, why not join us for a whistle-stop tour of what GDPR is, why we should care, and what should we do about it. Jason Gaskell has trained over 150 organisations from across the voluntary sector to help them on their GDPR journey, as well as going through his own as CEO of Surrey Community Action, so he knows how to make it simple, accessible to all, and what happens when things go wrong.
This training session will run between 1pm and 4pm at ADP UK Head Office in Staines. Tea and coffee will be provided on the day.
If you have any questions about the GDPR training, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Please email jordan@voluntarysupport.org.uk or give us a call on 01932 571122.

North Surrey Community Focus Event
2024-06-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Spelthorne Jobs and Skills Hub, Elmsleigh Shopping Centre, Ground Floor, South Street, Staines, Spelthorne, TW18 4QB, United Kingdom
North Surrey Community Focus (formerly known as Charity Marketplace) will bring together groups and voluntary organisations at Elmsleigh Shopping Centre on Tuesday 18 June.
This free event offers the public a chance to find out more about the community support available to them in what will be North Surrey’s biggest showcase of volunteering opportunities.
If you’re an organisation who would like to book a stall for the event, please complete the short form below. We will then be in touch with further information.
If you have any questions about booking a stall or the event itself, please contact alison@voluntarysupport.org.uk or give us a call on 01932 571122.
Note: You only have to submit your details the once and you do not need to submit a form for each person attending with you. The email ‘ticket’ that is sent to you after submitting your details won’t be needed for the event but serves as confirmation we have received your details. We will then be in touch closer to the event.
If you’re having issues with submitting your details for a free stall, then please contact jordan@voluntarysupport.org.uk.

Surrey Heath Networking Event - June 2024
2024-06-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Camberley Theatre, Knoll Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3SY
Our next networking event in Surrey Heath in partnership with Surrey Heath Borough Council is taking place at Camberley Theatre on Tuesday, 11th June 2024, 10am to 12 noon.
This event is all about boards and trustees coming together to talk about good board practice and the challenges they face in the voluntary sector.
Those who work with and alongside boards and trustees are also encouraged to attend.
Voluntary Support CEO, Solette Sheppardson will offer her insights into good governance, there will be roundtable discussions on the challenges boards are facing and more!
There will also be the opportunity to network over tea/coffee after the presentations.
Please email Libby if you would like to attend so we have an idea of numbers for refreshments.
You can reach her at libby@voluntarysupport.org.uk or call 01276 402789.

Recruiting & Managing Volunteers
2024-06-06 10:00 - 15:00 | VSNS Chertsey Office, 6 The Sainsbury Centre, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9AG, United Kingdom
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.
Areas covered during the workshop are:

Evaluating and planning the recruitment process
Advertising and promoting your volunteer opportunities
What should be included in a volunteer policy/agreement
Understanding what motivates and de-motivates volunteers
Methods of recognising and rewarding volunteers.

Surrey Heath Volunteering Event - 5 June
2024-06-05 12:00 - 14:00 | The Workshop, The Square Camberley, Camberley, Surrey Heath, GU15 3SP, United Kingdom
Come along to our in-person Volunteering Event in partnership with The Workshop, Camberley on Wednesday 5 June, between 12pm and 2pm.
This event will take place at The Workshop in Camberley Square, opposite Superdrug, where attendees can come to find out about the latest volunteering opportunities in the area and contribute to positive social change.
Representatives from a selection of local groups will be there to talk to you about their volunteering roles. Voluntary Support will also be there to offer you a wide range of different roles in the area and help you find the right one.
For more information about the event, please contact libby@voluntarysupport.org.uk. You can also register your interest with The Workshop at theworkshop@surreyheath.gov.uk.

Spelthorne Older People's Forum - June 2024
2024-06-04 11:00 - 12:30 | Staines Community Centre, Thames Street, Staines-upon-Thames, Spelthorne, TW18 4EA, United Kingdom

Runnymede and Spelthorne Volunteer Awards 2024
2024-06-03 | Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham Hill, Egham, TW20 0EX, United Kingdom
We are delighted to announce that nominations for this year’s Runnymede and Spelthorne Awards are now open!
This June we will recognise the best of volunteering in Runnymede and Spelthorne at an awards ceremony held at Royal Holloway, University of London in what we expect to be a highlight of this year’s Volunteers Week.
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.
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.

Ukrainian free cabi clothing event
2024-05-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Revive Coffee Shop, Guildford Street, Chertsey, KT16 9AS
IMPORTANT: This event is now fully booked and we are no longer taking applications.
The Heart of cabi Foundation, in conjunction with Voluntary Support North Surrey and Runnymede Foodbank, would like to extend a warm invitation to local Ukrainian women to attend a free personal styling and clothing distribution event.
New designer clothing will be gifted to every woman in attendance, organized into half hour appointments between 10am and 12 noon and again between 1pm and 3pm. It will take place in the Community Space above Revive Coffee Shop in Chertsey. You can find the address below.
Clothing will be distributed while supplies last and this event is by invitation only.
If you’re interested in securing a place for this event, please complete the online application form. We will then be back in touch to confirm your place and advise on the time of your consultation.
For questions, please contact Oksana at 07354 848100 or oksana@voluntarysupport.org.uk.

Volunteering and the Law
2024-04-30 10:00 - 13:30 | VSNS Chertsey Office, 6 The Sainsbury Centre, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9AG, United Kingdom
This workshop will provide an opportunity to learn about or refresh your knowledge on volunteering and the law.
Areas covered during the workshop are:
• 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
There is no charge for this workshop however places are limited so booking is essential.

Surrey Heath Mental Health Forum
2024-04-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
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 in April.
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.
This session will be meeting on Zoom. 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.

Theory of Change Workshop
2024-03-19 10:00 - 15:00 | The Hythe Centre, 36 Thorpe Rd., Staines-upon-Thames, Egham, TW18 3HD
The theory of change is a way for a charitable organisations to think about and describe what they aim to achieve and how they hope to achieve it. The NPC see the theory of change as the foundation of charity strategy, evaluation, and communication.
On March 19th, Elliot Trevithick from New Philanthropy Capital will be hosting a workshop for organisations in North Surrey on the Theory of Change following a terrific presentation on the topic at our September Charity Networking Event.
In this session, you will be working on your own Theories of Change and are encouraged to bring more than one person from your organisation to take full advantage of the workshop. If this isn’t possible, individuals are just as welcome too.
If you have any questions about the workshop, please email: jordan@voluntarysupport.org.uk.

Charity Networking Event - March 2024
2024-03-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Enterprise, Enterprise House, Vicarage Road, Egham, TW20 9FB, Enterprise House, Egham, TW20 9FB, United Kingdom
Our popular quarterly charity networking event for charities and community groups that will equip you with ideas you can take back to your organisation is a wonderful opportunity to connect with like-minded groups and build relationships with third-sector colleagues and funders alike.
For our first networking event of the year, our speakers will include Hannah Dirks from Surrey County Council who will be sharing the work underway to develop a system-wide framework for prevention. The aim of this is to provide a shared basis for an increasingly preventative approach across health and care, community support and safety, the economy, education, and the natural and built environment.
We are also welcoming Grant Harris from Keep it Simple to deliver a presentation on cybersecurity and Voluntary Support Deputy CEO, Alison Morey, and Development Manager, Sally Mills, will be discussing the importance of planning when it comes to fundraising.

Spelthorne Older People's Forum - March 2024
2024-03-05 11:00 - 12:30 | Staines Community Centre, Thames Street, Staines-upon-Thames, Spelthorne, TW18 4EA, United Kingdom
Our Spelthorne Older People’s Forum meets every three months. With over 60 people invited, the forum attracts 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.
Email Elaine for more details.

Grants and trusts fundraising applications - 27th February
2024-02-27 09:30 - 15:00 | VSNS Chertsey Office, 6 The Sainsbury Centre, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9AG, United Kingdom
There are no longer any spaces available on the Grants and Trusts Fundraising Applications Training on 27th February.
If you would be interested in our future sessions, please contact alison@voluntarysupport.org.uk.
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

Ukraine: Two Years On
2024-02-23 18:00 - 20:00 | St. John’s Church, Manor Farm Lane, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9HR, United Kingdom
On 23rd February, we will be holding an event at St. John’s Church, Egham, where Ukrainians will be coming together to mark two years since the invasion of Ukraine.
Under the theme of ‘Being Together’, this event will bring the community together to celebrate the strength and courage of the Ukrainian people.
Oksana Belcher, who oversees Ukrainian Support at VSNS, said: “Let us come together to honour the resilience of our people during this challenging time. Your presence and support will be deeply appreciated as we gather to reflect, share, and support one another.”
We will be sharing stories, sharing food, lighting candles, tying ribbons on the wish tree and more.
Soft drinks and nibbles will be provided and you can also bring your own food with you to the event.
Please confirm your attendance below so we have an idea of numbers. If you require any more information, please contact Oksana at: oksana@voluntarysupport.org.uk.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) for small charities
2024-02-21 10:30 - 13:30 | VSNS Chertsey Office, 6 The Sainsbury Centre, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9AG, United Kingdom
Ensuring equality, enabling equity, and promoting diversity and inclusion can often help define your services better and enhance your governance and management. It can even lead to new funding opportunities.
How do you ensure you are diverse and inclusive and offer all the same opportunities and outcomes?
How do you ensure you don’t offend with the wrong language, and how can you avoid being tokenistic?
This course provides an introduction to EDI. It will signpost to practical resources and provide templates and ideas for developing your own EDI strategy for your organisation and monitoring its impact.

Surrey Heath Networking Event
2024-02-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Camberley Theatre, Knoll Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3SY
Our next networking event in Surrey Heath in partnership with Surrey Heath Borough Council is taking place in Camberley Theatre on Tuesday, 20th February, 10.30am to 12 noon with a focus on funding. Voluntary Support will be giving an overview of funds, ways we can support you in accessing funding and the importance of a funding plan. Surrey Heath Borough Council Development Team will give an update on Council grants.
There will also be the opportunity to network over tea/coffee after the presentations.
Please email libby@voluntarysupport.org.uk if you require more information.

Spotlight on Fundraising: Heathrow Community Trust
2024-02-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
For our February Spotlight on Fundraising we’ll be joined by Claire Knight, Heathrow Community Trust CEO, who will give a 30 minute presentation about the fund.

Spotlight on Fundraising: easyfundraising
2024-01-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
Our January Spotlight on Fundraising sees easyfundraising’s Community Fundraising Manager Becky Coleman joining us to talk about how your organisation can raise free unrestricted funds.
This session is suitable for all third sector organisations including voluntary groups, CICs, social enterprises, churches, schools, sports clubs and charities of all shapes and sizes.
easyfundraising is a free to use fundraising platform which your organisation can use to receive unrestricted funding on an ongoing basis.
This session will:

explain and demonstrate how easyfundraising works
show you how to get started
show you how to make the most of it
answer all your questions!

This is an easy and effective way to boost your funds so do come along to find out more!
easyfundraising has to date raised over £50m for 100,000+ community groups charities and voluntary organisations.

Surrey Heath Mental Health Forum - January 2024
2024-01-17 10:30 - 12:00 | High Cross Church, 1 Knoll Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3SY, United Kingdom
Our Surrey Heath Mental Health Forum continues to meet quarterly with over 40 people invited.
Anyone who works for an organisation operating in Surrey Heath with a connection to mental health is welcome, 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.
Email Libby for more details.

Charity Law for Trustees - Egham
2023-12-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Enterprise, Enterprise House, Vicarage Road, Egham, TW20 9FB, Enterprise House, Egham, TW20 9FB, United Kingdom
It is essential that trustees stay up to date with their legal and other responsibilities. Whether you’re a new trustee or have been serving for some time and would like to refresh and update your knowledge, our trustee training on Charity Law and the roles and responsibilities of trustees is for you.
This in-person event will be led by charity law expert, Helen Harvie.

Volunteer Managers' Forum - 6th December via Zoom
2023-12-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
Our Volunteer Managers Forum is open to anyone who works or volunteers in North Surrey and is involved in recruiting or managing/supervising volunteers. Volunteer management can be a solitary role within an organisation. Our Forum is a great way to meet other people doing a similar role and to share experiences.
We are pleased to have Tribe, an online care and support platform, coming to talk about how to advertise volunteering opportunities and manage volunteers on their platform.
We will also look at the importance of role descriptions, examples of good practice when it comes to role descriptions, and guidance for creating effective role descriptions. There will be a chance to network with other organisations too.
