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Surrey Community Action @surreyca

We are an independent charity which supports Surrey's voluntary sector with advice & services. We also run a range of projects in the community too.

Joined December 2009
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Caterham in #Surrey is one of 21 locations recommended for a banking hub as more local banks are set to close. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c627…

Lloyds to close 136 branches as people shift to apps

The closures across its brands will be completed by March next year, as more customers go digital.

bbc.co.uk
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Surrey Community Action retweeted
Royal Holloway Volunteering@RHVolunteering
16 Jan 2025
Calling all charities, non-profit organisations & community groups! How can @RoyalHolloway students support your organisation with research skills, for FREE? Submit your research proposal before the next deadline of 31 Jan! forms.office.com/Pages/Respo… @surreyca @volsupportns
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Surrey Community Action retweeted
Voluntary Support@volsupportns
6 Jan 2025
🌟 Start 2025 off with new skills, connections and support! 🌟 💌 Have questions or want to book your place? Visit our website's events page here for further details 👉 ow.ly/Ykb450UAkTk Let's make 2025 a year of growth, collaboration and positive impact in our community!
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Can you help us @BritishInsurers? Your list of insurers on your website willing to cover volunteers appears to have last been updated in 2021. Is there a more recent version? Thank you!
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Spelthorne Borough Council is now open for applications for funding through the 2024-2025 Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) for local community projects and improvements.
Spelthorne Council@SpelthorneBC
11 Dec 2024
Local Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds are available to help fund local community projects to help address the impacts of new development. Click here to find out more orlo.uk/hbBFt
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Charity Commission
@ChtyCommission
7 Dec 2024
Thank you to over 40 million of you across the UK who did something charitable last year. 🎁 Find a charity to support this Christmas by searching the Charity register: donatewithconfidence.campaig… #SaferGiving #12DaysOfChristmasGiving
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We are at @SurreyVCSE @SurreyCoalition #SurreyVCSEDisability 'Disability; Inclusion and Accessibility in Surrey' conference today.
Jo and Vicki stand next to a table which has leaflets on. There are pop up banners behind them.

ALT Jo and Vicki stand next to a table which has leaflets on. There are pop up banners behind them.
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We're at The Ashes Good Neighbour Scheme Christmas lunch today. This scheme launched just over a year ago and has grown and grown. A lovely way for their clients to come together and enjoy a chat, a cooked meal and a little tipple too!
Clients sit around a table. A volunteer is ready to serves drinks. There is a Christmas tree.

ALT Clients sit around a table. A volunteer is ready to serves drinks. There is a Christmas tree.
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The Community Life Survey, an annual survey that tracks trends and developments across areas that are key to encouraging social action and empowering communities, has found that volunteering rates in England are still failing to reach pre-pandemic levels. gov.uk/government/statistics…

Community Life Survey 2023/24: Background and headline findings

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Hi Everyone The Warmth matters team are out and about across the County delivering electric blankets, warm essentials and low energy cooking devices as part of the Surrey Warm Welcome scheme.
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Did you know today is @NEA_UKCharity #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay? We want to help spread the message that energy prices are still 50% higher than pre-crisis levels & people are struggling to stay warm, safe healthy in their homes. Contact our Warmth Matters team for advice.
Image of an older white man with a beard and tinted glasses. Text reads: Low income and financially vulnerable households are the least able to afford high prices and more likely to ration their energy use.

ALT Image of an older white man with a beard and tinted glasses. Text reads: Low income and financially vulnerable households are the least able to afford high prices and more likely to ration their energy use.
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Surrey Community Action retweeted
Lloyds Bank Foundation@LBFEW
21 Nov 2024
At yesterday’s webinar with @NAVCA, we heard from 50 voluntary sector and local infrastructure organisations about how they have navigated local authority relationships during funding cuts. Here are some key themes that emerged from discussions.
A Menti board with a green background sharing the top three themes discussed by the groups. Contributions include national profit making business sweeping up the funding from local gov; breakdown in trust locally with LA and ICM and how they are commissioning; even in aversity, it is possible to achieve change - glass half full situation' in Stoke thanks to developing relationships between sectors; Very much the VCSE is being done to rather than with

ALT A Menti board with a green background sharing the top three themes discussed by the groups. Contributions include national profit making business sweeping up the funding from local gov; breakdown in trust locally with LA and ICM and how they are commissioning; even in aversity, it is possible to achieve change - glass half full situation' in Stoke thanks to developing relationships between sectors; Very much the VCSE is being done to rather than with
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Did you know that this week is keeping safe week? @MersthamHub has prepared a number of talks and activities for the week. Our Warmth Matters will be attending today from 10.00 to 3.30, so if you need energy or heat advice go and chat to our wonderful advisors.
Post with information about Keeping Safe Week and contact details for Alice (07974 325280)

ALT Post with information about Keeping Safe Week and contact details for Alice (07974 325280)
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Surrey Community Action@surreyca
31 Oct 2024
Hi there Surrey Community Action is seeking a qualified teacher for adult learning to work with individuals within the GRT communities in Surrey, providing one to one maths sessions for adults. See our job online to find out more: surreyca.org.uk/jobs/gypsy-r…
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Hi Everyone We are looking for a Head of Communities and Development with passion, drive, and an ambition to improve the lives of all people and communities in Surrey. If you are interested in this role then please follow this link to our job page. surreyca.org.uk/jobs/head-of…
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Disappointing to hear from good neighbour schemes in Surrey that @LloydsBank is charging these small volunteer groups to bank with them now. Recommendations needed for other providers please.
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Come along to the #WorkingTogetherforWoking volunteer event today to find out more information about flexible volunteering opportunities and to speak to our Warmth Matters advisors about heating your home for less.
A volunteer stands behind a table with information about good neighbour schemes.

ALT A volunteer stands behind a table with information about good neighbour schemes.

Jo and Katie sot behind a table with leaflets, hats, socks and gloves and flasks

ALT Jo and Katie sot behind a table with leaflets, hats, socks and gloves and flasks
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We're at the Working Together for #Woking volunteer event today. Pop along and talk to us about flexible volunteering opportunities with your local good neighbour scheme. 🙋‍♀️
Two pop up banners stand either side of a table with high visibility vests on as well as leaflets and baskets of trolley coin key rings

ALT Two pop up banners stand either side of a table with high visibility vests on as well as leaflets and baskets of trolley coin key rings
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We'll be at the Working Together for #Woking voluntary sector fair tomorrow. Pop by and talk to us about flexible volunteering opportunities with Woking's good neighbour schemes and get advice from our Warmth Matters team on how to heat your home for less this winter.
Image of people smiling and talking. Wording reads: Working Together for Woking Voluntary Sector Fair. Drop in 10am-2.pm 7 Nov 2024, Woking Leisure Centre. Free event.

ALT Image of people smiling and talking. Wording reads: Working Together for Woking Voluntary Sector Fair. Drop in 10am-2.pm 7 Nov 2024, Woking Leisure Centre. Free event.
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Are you remaining on Twitter...or moving on to pastures new? A question we'll also be asking at the next Talking Shop for charity communicators in Surrey.
Madeleine Sugden 🌎@madlinsudn
6 Nov 2024
Resharing.... Is it time for you / your charity to join the other place? madlinblog.wordpress.com/202…
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