A network of Councils for Voluntary Service support voluntary and community groups in ßÙßÇÂþ», with a wide range of services including advice training and information on areas like human resources and finance.
Other organisations in ßÙßÇÂþ» who can provide support are listed below.
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- Councils for Voluntary Service
- Volunteer centres
- The ßÙßÇÂþ» Asset Network
- ßÙßÇÂþ» Charities Forum
- Community Foundation ßÙßÇÂþ»
- ßÙßÇÂþ» Community Action
- Community grants and funding
- Community Marketplace
- ßÙßÇÂþ»
- Working in your local area
Councils for Voluntary Service
ßÙßÇÂþ»'s Councils for Voluntary Service (CVSs) take the lead in providing infrastructure support to the Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector. There are currently six CVS's across ßÙßÇÂþ» (CVS).
Volunteer centres
If you are a local group or organisation you can register with your local Volunteer Centre, where you can benefit from:
- Opportunities, information, advice and support for volunteers
- Help finding volunteers
- Involvement in campaigns for volunteering
Whether you are a volunteer or a voluntary organisation there are also lots of resources on the that can help answer some of your questions.
For details of Volunteer Centres in ßÙßÇÂþ» visit our 'Talk to someone about volunteering' page.
ßÙßÇÂþ»'s Asset Network
If you're providing help or support services for ßÙßÇÂþ» residents, come and be part of a network. By registering on ßÙßÇÂþ»'s Asset Network, you'll have the opportunity to connect with other Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise organisations.
By connecting you'll be able to benefit from such things as shared learning and more joined up ways of working by seeing opportunities for working together.
You can also select to be kept informed of activities led by ßÙßÇÂþ» – this could be opportunities to co-design together to be a part of shaping service delivery to residents, make your voice heard or find out about funding. If you have any questions, please contact nicola.boreham@surreycc.gov.uk
To be a part of the Asset Network register here
ßÙßÇÂþ» Charities Forum
The ßÙßÇÂþ» Charities Forum meets online every month to bring the county's third sector together with partners and other relevant organisations.
There are currently over 150 members, representing charities large and small across ßÙßÇÂþ». Dates of their meetings can be found on their page, if you wish to join.
Community Foundation ßÙßÇÂþ»
is an independent charitable foundation that brings together people and organisations who wish to give to the community with voluntary organisations providing positive solutions to the many challenges within our communities.
Themes including mental ill-health, sport, young people, the environment, arts, disadvantaged individuals looking for help into training and employment and much more.
CFS support hundreds of community groups across ßÙßÇÂþ» every year with funding from their donors. They are part of a national network of 47 Community Foundations.
ßÙßÇÂþ» Community Action
works with a wide range of statutory and voluntary organisations. They provide advice and support to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector as well as running projects within communities across ßÙßÇÂþ».
Community grants and funding
ßÙßÇÂþ» has a variety of funds and funding advice accessible by ßÙßÇÂþ» communities, provided by different organisations. There are also community funding streams available that cover all of England that can be used in ßÙßÇÂþ».
Community Marketplace
The can help make connections between organisations, who are waiting to offer all sorts of help, and individuals. Whether that's meeting spaces, skills and knowledge sharing, equipment or volunteers to help with gardening, painting or decorating.
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You can contact us for more information on support available within the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector.
- Louis Perry, Policy, Planning and Performance Manager, Public Health and Communities – louis.perry@surreycc.gov.uk
- Councillor Denise Turner-Stewart, Cabinet Member for Communities and Community Safety – denise.turnerstewart@surreycc.gov.uk
For more information, contact ßÙßÇÂþ».
Working in your local area
To find out more about the Team Around the Community that are working in your local area to make things happen visit the Working with you in your local area web pages.