Voluntary Support North Surrey

Spotlight on Fundraising: Heathrow Community Trust
2024-02-06 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

Spelthorne Older People's Forum - December 2023
2023-12-05 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.

Surrey Heath Volunteer Awards 2023
2023-11-30 13:30 - 16:00 | Chobham Golf Club, Chobham Road, Knaphill, Woking, GU21 2TZ
Winners of this year’s Surrey Heath Volunteer Awards will be announced at a ceremony held in partnership with Surrey Heath Borough Council.

Charity Networking Event - November
2023-11-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Enterprise, Enterprise House, Vicarage Road, Egham, TW20 9FB, Enterprise House, Egham, TW20 9FB, United Kingdom
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.
Speakers at our November event include:

A senior member of the NW Surrey Alliance talking about plans around hubs and neighbour, teams and what’s happening in Community;
Emma Ewing from Big Fish Training talking about the influence of AI on the third sector;
Jordan Farrell, VSNS Head of Volunteering, reporting on the findings of the Time to Change Project.

Create your 2024 communications plan
2023-11-23 10:30 - 13:00 | VSNS Chertsey Office, 6 The Sainsbury Centre, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9AG, United Kingdom
A good communications plan helps your organisation reach its goals. Having a plan gives you an overview of why you’re doing what you’re doing, so that you can effectively reach your audiences.
In this workshop, you will cover:

Your communications objectives
Your audiences and how you’ll reach your audiences
Your messages: what you’re going to say
Putting your plan together
Your impact: measuring your success
A make-it-easier toolkit

Recruiting and managing volunteers - 14th November
2023-11-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Staines Community Centre, Thames Street, Staines-upon-Thames, Spelthorne, TW18 4EA, 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.

Grants and trusts fundraising applications - 26th October
2023-10-26 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

Volunteering and the Law - 2nd October
2023-10-02 10:00 - 13:30 | High Cross Church, 1 Knoll Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3SY, 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.

Charity Law for Trustees - Staines
2023-09-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Goddard Room in Knowle Green Council Offices Staines, Goddard Room in Knowle Green Council Offices, Staines, Surrey, TW18 1XB, United Kingdom

Charity Networking Event - September 2023
2023-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Surrey
Our quarterly networking event for charities and community groups will equip you with ideas you can take back to your organisation. Think tank and consultancy for the social sector New Philanthropy Capital will speak to us about what should charities measure and how you can make the most of data.
Did we make a difference? That’s what every charity wants to know. Answering this question can be tricky. It’s hard to collect reliable data about things that have changed. And even if you can, how do you know it was down to you?
Measuring means using data and evidence, both quantitative and qualitative, to gain useful insights about your charity’s work. It’s about understanding whether your project or service made a difference in people’s lives. If yes, how so? If not, why not?
NPC explain how to plan for measurement, the five types of data you will need to pay attention to, and how to prioritise what to measure.
Other speakers include a business perspective from Enterprise on the benefits of employee volunteering and what companies are looking for. We’ll also look at how a communications plan underpins the work that you all do and helps you achieve your objectives.
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with like-minded groups and build relationships with third sector colleagues and funders alike.

Surrey Heath Mental Health Forum - September 2023
2023-09-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom

Digital fundraising - 19th September 2023
2023-09-19 10:00 - 13:00 | VSNS Chertsey Office, 6 The Sainsbury Centre, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9AG, United Kingdom
Our digital fundraising training will look at how to attract donors through social media, looking at:

your audience
telling your story using digital channels
your donor journey

**This event is now sold out. To join our waiting list, please email louise@voluntarysupport.org.uk**

Spelthorne Older People's Forum - September 2023
2023-09-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Staines Community Centre, Thames Street, Staines-upon-Thames, Spelthorne, TW18 4EA, United Kingdom

Grants and Trusts Fundraising Applications - 10th July 2023
2023-07-10 09:30 - 15:00 | Surrey

Grants and Trusts Fundraising Applications - 7th March 2023
2023-03-07 09:30 - 15:00 | Surrey

Volunteering and the Law - 3rd May 2023
2023-03-05 10:00 - 13:30 | Surrey

First Steps to Successful Volunteer Management Tuesday 12th July 09:30 – 3:00
2022-12-07 09:30 - 15:00 | Surrey
This one-day course covers the basics for developing a successful volunteer programme.
The course includes interaction and practical activities to allow participants to practise the skills needed to manage volunteers.

Volunteer Managers' Forum - 8th September 10 am-11.30 am via Zoom
2022-08-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Surrey
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.
This session will have a representative from the DBS Regional Outreach Service which works collaboratively with safeguarding organisations and organisations recruiting volunteers, acting as a single point of contact for all DBS-related enquiries within the region.

Spotlight on Fundraising - 6th December 10.00 am via Zoom
2022-06-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Surrey
With the cost of living crisis affecting individuals and charities alike, effective fundraising has never been so crucial. Find out how to build a fundraising strategy for your organisation in this one-hour workshop.

Volunteer Managers' Forum - 5th May 10 am to 11.30 am via Zoom
2022-05-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Surrey
Our Volunteer Managers’ Forum is open to anyone who works or volunteers in North Surrey and who is involved in the recruitment and/or management/supervision of volunteers.
Volunteer Management can sometimes be a solitary role within an organisation, and our Forum is a great way to meet other people who are doing a similar role to you and learn from shared experiences. We’re all in this together is never more true than now! As part of how we support you and how we all support each other, please join us for this session.
We are pleased to announce that a representative from InvestingInVolunteers will be presenting at the forum. They will be highlighting their UK quality standard for good practice in volunteer management which provides the ideal framework to assess the quality of your volunteer management.
Details and the link to the session can be found below but we would be grateful if you could email Alison at alison@voluntarysupport.org.uk to let her know you will be attending. Thank you.
Topic: Volunteer Managers Forum
Time: May 5, 2022 10:00 AM London
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82370686641?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 823 7068 6641
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Spotlight on Fundraising - 4th August 10.00 am via Zoom
2022-04-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Surrey
Have you ever wondered why a Foundation or Trust would ask for reporting on a grant that they gave you? We have a Grants Manager from the Community Foundation for Surrey to explain why they ask for a report and offering insight into what information they look for.
Register your place now and we will forward you the link.

Volunteer Managers‘ Forum 3/2/22
2022-03-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Surrey
Our Volunteer Managers’ Forum is open to anyone who works or volunteers in North Surrey and who is involved in the recruitment and/or management/supervision of volunteers.
Volunteer Management can sometimes be a solitary role within an organisation, and our Forum is a great way to meet other people who are doing a similar role to you and learn from shared experiences. We’re all in this together is never more true than now! As part of how we support you and how we all support each other, please join us for this session.
We will be concentrating on two topics for this Forum:

Virtual Volunteering. The last few years have highlighted the importance of flexible volunteering and the need to carry out tasks remotely. We will look at the volunteering roles that you have and how these could be adapted to be ‘virtual’.
Young Volunteers (19-25). 31% of voluntary organisations have seen a decrease in volunteers aged 50+ in the year following the start of the pandemic – has this affected your organisation? Join us to discuss and share ideas around how to engage with and recruit young volunteers aged 19-25.

We’ll also take the time to look at the what the main issues are for Volunteer Managers at the moment and how we might deal with them. We’ll be learning from each other – what has your organisation been doing, what resources have you found useful and so on.

First Aid Workshop 2/3/22
2022-02-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Surrey
This course is now fully booked.
It will be delivered by blended learning – 50% completed online ahead of the in-person session which will take 3 hours. The e-learning element will be shared 21 days before the in-person session. The course content includes:- Unconscious casualty (breathing – recovery position), CPR, hands-on with the Defibrillator, choking, heart attacks, seizures, minor injuries (nose bleeds, grazes), severe bleeds including bandage work, and the use of haemostats, burns, accident books, and contents of a First Aid Kit. The trainer is also happy to touch on the use of epi-pens and anaphylaxis.

Find Your Social Media Voice 2/2/22
2022-02-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Surrey
Social media is a wonderful way to raise your profile, find volunteers and supporters, collect donations and publicise events.
Getting your message right, appealing to the right audience and using the right channels all make a difference to how well social media assists your cause. This workshop will address all these variables and help put your organisation on the path to social media success!

Weekly Drop In session for Ukrainian Refugees & Hosts
2022-01-11 12:30 - 14:00 | Surrey
Voluntary Support North Surrey (VSNS) has launched a new service for Ukrainian refugees and their host families, in partnership with Runnymede Borough Council. The weekly drop-in is held every Tuesday from 12.30pm until 2pm at Revive Coffee Shop, 99 Guildford Street, in Chertsey. Visit the link above for more detail.

Spotlight on Funding from National Lottery Community Fund
2021-11-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Surrey
Fundraising question and answer surgery with Rebecca Probert from the National Lottery Community Fund and Suzie Tobin from VSNS.
Via Zoom we’ll be discussing what’s available from NLCF, how to make a successful application and taking your questions.
