Charity Networking Event – September 2023

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? […]

Free

Charity Law for Trustees – Staines

Goddard Room in Knowle Green Council Offices Staines Goddard Room in Knowle Green Council Offices, Staines, Surrey, 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 […]

Free

Volunteering and the Law – 2nd October

High Cross Church 1 Knoll Road, Camberley, Surrey, 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 […]

Free

Grants and trusts fundraising applications – 26th October

VSNS Chertsey Office 6 The Sainsbury Centre, Chertsey, Surrey, 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

Free

Recruiting and managing volunteers – 14th November

Staines Community Centre Thames Street, Staines-upon-Thames, Spelthorne, 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 […]

Free

Create your 2024 communications plan

VSNS Chertsey Office 6 The Sainsbury Centre, Chertsey, Surrey, 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 […]

Free

Charity Networking Event – November

Enterprise, Enterprise House, Vicarage Road, Egham, TW20 9FB Enterprise House, Egham, 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 […]

Free

Surrey Heath Volunteer Awards 2023

Chobham Golf Club Chobham Road, Knaphill, Woking

Winners of this year's Surrey Heath Volunteer Awards will be announced at a ceremony held in partnership with Surrey Heath Borough Council.

Spelthorne Older People’s Forum – December 2023

Staines Community Centre Thames Street, Staines-upon-Thames, Spelthorne, 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, […]

Volunteer Managers’ Forum – 6th December via Zoom

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 […]

Free

Charity Law for Trustees – Egham

Enterprise, Enterprise House, Vicarage Road, Egham, TW20 9FB Enterprise House, Egham, 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 […]

Free

Surrey Heath Mental Health Forum – January 2024

High Cross Church 1 Knoll Road, Camberley, Surrey, 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 […]

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