Time to Talk - Chatter & Cheer at Costa, Virginia Water
2025-04-02 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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: 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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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!

Grants & Trusts Fundraising Applications Training - July 2025
2025-07-01 09:30 - 15:00 | 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.

Black Cherry Fair - 12 July 2025
2025-07-12 09:30 - 16:30 | Surrey
We’re in Chertsey for the Black Cherry Fair this July, promoting volunteering and local good causes. Come and say hello!

Surrey Heath Mental Health Forum - Sept 2025
2025-09-02 13:30 - 15:00 | 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 2 September, 1.30pm – 3pm **Please note the new time**. The venue is: Places Leisure Grand Ave, Camberley GU15 3QH
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. Speakers at this session will be representatives from the Centre for Psychology and Sport in Mind. 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.

Spelthorne Older People's Forum - September 2025
2025-09-09 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 9 September, 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.

Runnymede Older People's Forum - September 2025
2025-09-16 11:00 - 12:30 | VSNS Chertsey Office, 6 The Sainsbury Centre, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9AG, United Kingdom
Our Runnymede 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 16th September, 11am to 12.30pm at our Chertsey office.

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 Jo at jo@voluntarysupport.org.uk or give us a call on 01932 571122.

You can also book your place below and we’ll be in touch with further details.

Charity Networking Event - September 2025
2025-09-19 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 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.
We hope you’ll join us for what promises to be an engaging and worthwhile event for all involved. Speakers include Debra Allcock Tyler, CEO of Directory for Social Change.
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.

Charity Law for Trustees
2025-09-23 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.

Fundraising through Crowdfunding Training - October 2025
2025-10-08 10:00 - 12:00 | VSNS Chertsey Office, 6 The Sainsbury Centre, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9AG, United Kingdom
Fundraising through Crowdfunding Training – October 2025
We are running training on fundraising through crowdfunding on Wednesday 8th October.
This two-hour training session will guide attendees through how to plan and set up a crowdfunding campaign.
During the session, we will cover:

What is crowdfunding and how does it work
Examples of successful campaigns
The three key steps of planning, creating and running a campaign
Planning: Identifying your audience
Creating: Designing your pitch
Running: Marketing your campaign
Helpful tips on how to use AI as a crowdfunding tool

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

One-to-One sessions with National Lottery Funding Officer
2025-10-21 10:00 - 15:00 | VSNS Chertsey Office, 6 The Sainsbury Centre, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9AG, United Kingdom
Kat Wayne is the National Lottery Community Fund’s Funding Officer covering Surrey for the Reaching Communities programme.
All slots for these sessions have now been filled.

First Aid Training - Emergency First Aid at Work
2025-10-22 09:30 - 12:30 | Places Leisure, Grand Avenue, Camberley, Surrey Heath, GU15 3QH, United Kingdom
This training course is now full.
Join us for our First Aid Training – Emergency First Aid at Work on Wednesday 22 October at Places Leisure, 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 22 October.
Cost: £20.00
This training course is now full.

Social Media Marketing and Remarketing for Community Building - CANCELLED (new date coming soon)
2025-11-20 09:30 - 12:30 | VSNS Chertsey Office, 6 The Sainsbury Centre, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9AG, United Kingdom
This session has now been cancelled with a view to rescheduling in the New Year.Look out for a new date coming soon.
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
By 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.

Key Topics:

Designing social media content that captures your target audience

Achieving engagement and building an online community

Growing and managing an email list effectively

Creating remarketing campaigns that reinforce brand awareness through repetition

Nurturing closer connection and longer-term relationships

Runnymede Older People's Forum - December 2025
2025-11-26 10:00 - 11:30 | VSNS Chertsey Office, 6 The Sainsbury Centre, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9AG, United Kingdom
Our Runnymede 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 Wednesday 26th November from 10am to 11.30am. We have guest speakers from IESO Online Therapy, who will talk about the service and how it is relevant for older people, and Grassroots who will talk about how older people can engage with some of their projects.

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 Jo at jo@voluntarysupport.org.uk or give us a call on 01932 571122.

You can also book your place below and we’ll be in touch with further details.

Surrey Heath Volunteer Awards 2025
2025-11-27 13:30 - 16:00 | 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 2025.
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 27 November, we will be hosting an awards ceremony at Chobham Golf Club.
Nominations are now open.

Volunteering and the Law
2025-12-02 10:00 - 13:00 | 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
Please complete the short form below if you would like to attend.

Spelthorne Older People's Forum - December 2025
2025-12-02 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 2 December, 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.
