Voluntary Support North Surrey

Volunteering and the Law
2024-04-30 10:00 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | 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.

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.

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.

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
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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Recruiting & Managing Young Volunteers (19-25)
2024-10-15 10:00 - 12:30 | 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.

Charity Networking Event - October 2024
2024-10-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Enterprise, Enterprise House, Vicarage Road, Egham, TW20 9FB, Enterprise House, Egham, TW20 9FB, United Kingdom
This is the new date after our Charity Networking Event on 12 September was re-scheduled. If you signed up to the September event please re-submit your RSVP below.
Our popular quarterly 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.
We can confirm that one of our speakers for this quarter’s Charity Networking Event is Amy Sellers, Principal Consultant at Nature Metrics, who will be discussing how charities can become carbon neutral. Amy kindly contributed an article to our August newsletter on this very topic which can be found here.
Further speakers to be confirmed.
If you have any questions about our upcoming Charity Networking Event, please email jordan@voluntarysupport.org.uk. Or you can give us a call on 01932 571122.

Surrey Heath Mental Health Forum - November 2024
2024-11-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Places Leisure, Grand Avenue, Camberley, Surrey Heath, GU15 3QH, United Kingdom

Time to Talk Coffee Morning
2024-11-08 11:00 - 13:30 | Pine Ridge Golf Club, Old Bisley Rd, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 9NX, United Kingdom
To mark the end of Befriending Week, Karen, our Time to Talk Befriending Manager for Surrey Heath, is hosting a Coffee morning for all Time to Talk befrienders and befriendees to come together.
Anyone who may be feeling lonely or socially isolated and is in need of some company over a hot beverage is also more than welcome to attend. Come and talk to those in a similar situation and find out more about how Time to Talk can help you.
Equally, anyone interested in becoming a Time to Talk Befriender is welcome to come along to find out more about how to get involved.
This event will take place on Friday 8 November at Pine Ridge Golf Club between 11am and 1.30pm. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Interested? You can book your place using the short form below or get in touch with Karen at karenm@voluntarysupport.org.uk.
If you have any questions about the event, please do get in touch with Karen or Jordan at jordan@voluntarysupport.org.uk.

Safeguarding Training
2024-11-26 09:30 - 12:30 | Stanwell Youth Centre, Hadrian Way, Stanwell, Surrey, TW19 7HE, United Kingdom
This workshop will give a basic overview of what a safeguarding concern is, what is abuse and neglect, and what action to take if you have concerns relating to Children’s and Adult safeguarding. The session will include opportunities for group discussions and case studies to help consolidate learning.
The workshop is aimed at those who work/volunteer in North Surrey, particularly in foodbanks.
This session will take place at Stanwell Youth Centre from 9.30am to 12.30pm on Tuesday, 26 November. You can book your place by completing the short form below.
Please note that spaces are limited for this training session.
If you have any questions about this training, please contact Jordan at jordan@voluntarysupport.org.uk.

Surrey Heath Volunteer Awards 2024
2024-11-28 | Chobham Golf Club, Chobham Road, Knaphill, Woking, GU21 2TZ
Voluntary Support is delighted to announce the date for this year’s Surrey Heath Volunteer Awards 2024.
These awards are our way of honouring the remarkable voluntary sector in Surrey Heath and your opportunity to celebrate and recognise the incredible contributions volunteers make to your organisation and the wider community.
On Thursday 28 November, we will be hosting an awards ceremony in partnership with Surrey Heath Borough Council at Chobham Golf Course.
If you’re a Surrey Heath organisation and want to find out more about the awards or submit a nomination, click here.

Spelthorne Older People's Forum - December 2024
2024-12-03 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.
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.

Charity Networking Event - December 2024
2024-12-05 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.
We’re delighted to welcome Jason Gaskell from Surrey Community Action who will be speaking on the state of the charity sector. We will also be hearing from Voluntary Support’s CEO, Solette Sheppardson, on the highlights of 2024 in North Surrey.
For the organisation spotlight section of this event, we will hear from Claire Hopkins from Surplus to Supper before we round off with a fun quiz for our last Charity Networking Event of 2024!
The second half of the event will then focus on networking over tea, coffee and biscuits.
If you have any questions about our upcoming Charity Networking Event, please email jordan@voluntarysupport.org.uk. Or you can give us a call on 01932 571122.

Safeguarding Training
2024-12-07 09:30 - 12:30 | Christ Church Hall, Warwick Ave, Staines, Spelthorne, TW18 1DP, United Kingdom
This workshop will give a basic overview of what a safeguarding concern is, what is abuse and neglect, and what action to take if you have concerns relating to Children’s and Adult safeguarding. The session will include opportunities for group discussions and case studies to help consolidate learning.
The workshop is aimed at those who work/volunteer in North Surrey, particularly in foodbanks.
This session will take place at Christ Church Hall in Staines from 9.30am to 12.30pm on Saturday, 7 December. You can book your place by completing the short form below.
Should you wish to attend Saturday’s session, please call us on 01932 571122 to book your place.
Please note that spaces are limited for this training session.
If you have any questions about this training, please contact Jordan at jordan@voluntarysupport.org.uk.

Runnymede Older People's Forum
2025-01-22 13:30 - 15:00 | Online via Microsoft Teams
Voluntary Support are running their next quarterly Runnymede Older People’s Forum in January. 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 Wednesday 22 January between 1.30pm and 3pm and will take place on 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.

Time to Talk Day - Coffee Morning
2025-02-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Chertsey Library, Guildford St, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9BE
This Thursday is Time to Talk Day – a brilliant initiative from Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, in partnership with Co-op, to encourage meaningful conversations about mental health with friends, family, and colleagues.
Our Runnymede Befriending Manager, Clair, will be at Chertsey Library from 10am to 12pm on 6 February to talk to anyone who may be interested in Voluntary Support’s Time to Talk Befriending service.
At the same time, our Surrey Heath Befriending Manager, Karen, will be at Pine Ridge Golf Club between 10am and 11.30am.
Whether you’re interested in becoming one of our wonderful volunteer befrienders or want to refer someone who may be in need of a befriender, Clair and Karen will be there to answer your questions over a brew.
No need to sign up, just pop on down and say hello!

Basic Safeguarding Awareness Training
2025-02-08 09:30 - 12:30 | Christ Church Hall, Warwick Ave, Staines, Spelthorne, TW18 1DP, United Kingdom
Please note that this is the re-scheduled date for the Basic Safeguarding Awareness training after the session on Saturday, 7 December was postponed.
This workshop will give a basic overview of what a safeguarding concern is, what is abuse and neglect, and what action to take if you have concerns relating to Children’s and Adult safeguarding. The session will include opportunities for group discussions and case studies to help consolidate learning.
The workshop is aimed at those who work/volunteer in North Surrey, particularly in foodbanks.
This session will take place at Christ Church Hall in Staines from 9.30am to 12.30pm on Saturday, 8 February. You can book your place by completing the short form below.
Please note that spaces are limited for this training session.
If you have any questions about this training, please contact Jordan at jordan@voluntarysupport.org.uk.

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.

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.
