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Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead @volactionrb.bsky.social · Mar 31

🎥 30 years of Unforgettable Memories! 🎥
Today, we say goodbye as Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead closes its doors and passes the torch to Voluntary Action Surrey East. 🏁

Thank you to everyone! Enjoy the video: ow.ly/Srjv50VrBVj%...

#VolunteeringInSurrey #LastDay

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Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead, Reigate, Surrey. 1,226 likes · 20 talking about this · 4 were here. Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead (VARB) provides support for individuals who want to...

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Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead @volactionrb.bsky.social · Mar 27

🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for our network event and 30th anniversary celebration. Here’s to the next chapter!

Special thanks to @reigatebanstead and @RBBCMayor for hosting us.

#Community #ReigateandBanstead #RBBC

The Mayor, our chair of Trustees and our CEO presenting from a desk at the front of the Old Council Chamber

Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead @volactionrb.bsky.social · Mar 11

🌐 A Web for All: Accessibility, Usability & Inclusivity Online

📅 Wed 19 March 10 -12

💡Join this talk to help your charity improve website accessibility with expert tips, tools & insights!

Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-web-for-...

#Accessibility #InclusiveWeb #CharityTech

A Web for All: Accessibility, usability and inclusivity online

A talk to help you and your charity understand and improve the accessibility of your website with tips, tools, interaction and insight.

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Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead @volactionrb.bsky.social · Mar 4

Tadworth Community Health Fair

📅 Thursday 20th March 2025, 10am - 3pm
📍 Tadworth Leisure Centre, KT20 5FB.

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is holding a Community Health Fair where people can find information and advice from health care professionals and support organisations.

Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead @volactionrb.bsky.social · Feb 25

🏡 Support in Reigate & Banstead
Need extra help or know someone who does? 🤝
✅ Financial assistance
✅ Food support
✅ Housing help

🔗 Visit our website for resources: varb.org.uk/need-extra-s...

Need Extra Support? - Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead

Reigate and Banstead have a wide range of support to help you with financial needs, housing and food. Scroll down for further information.

varb.org.uk

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Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead @volactionrb.bsky.social · Feb 17

🛠️ Support for Unpaid Carers in Surrey
Mobilise Care offers FREE online services to help carers.
📩 Plus, sign up for their 5-part email course!
🔗 Learn more here: support.mobiliseonline.co.uk/surrey
#CarersSupport #Surrey

Support for unpaid carers in Surrey

If you're in Surrey and looking after somebody, join us for practical tips and the support of a community of unpaid carers who understand.

support.mobiliseonline.co.uk

Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead @volactionrb.bsky.social · Feb 4

🚀 Know someone facing challenges & keen to volunteer? Our Aspire project provides tailored support!

🔗 Find out more here: varb.org.uk/aspire/ or contact us:
📧 [email protected] | 📞 01737 763156

Funded by @TNLComFund
#Volunteering #Support #SurreyUK

Aspire - Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead

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Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead @volactionrb.bsky.social · Feb 3

🎺Our latest voluntary sector newsletter is out now, packed with events, resources and funding opportunities for organisations in the Borough of #ReigateAndBanstead.

🖱️ Don't miss out: sign up now! www.varb.org.uk/voluntary-or...

#VCSE #CharitySector #SurreyUK #ThirdSector

Voluntary Organisations - Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead

We can help recruit volunteers with a range of skills and provide advice on volunteer management and support in Reigate & Banstead.

www.varb.org.uk

Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead @volactionrb.bsky.social · Jan 31

The Royal Countryside Funds's UK-wide Supporting Rural Communities grant programme is open for applications

Organisations can apply for grants of up to £25,000 to deliver community-led initiatives.

Details here: www.royalcountrysidefund.org.uk/how-we-help/...

#CommunityGrants #CommunitySupport

Supporting Rural Communities - The Royal Countryside Fund

www.royalcountrysidefund.org.uk

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Cheshire West Voluntary Action @cwva.bsky.social · Jan 28

🏥 The NHS is developing a new 10-Year Plan. As part of the plan, it is engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including the community sector.

📆 We're running a workshop from 2pm to 3.30pm on Tuesday 4 February...

Register ➡️ book.plinth.org.uk/e/L41VZ8yNv2...

#WeAreCWVA #NeverMoreNeeded

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Reach Volunteering @reachvolunteering.org.uk · Jan 28

Last week 129 new #volunteer and #trustee opportunities were added to our platform. Looking for a new role? Visit our platform to check if one of them is the ideal fit for your #skills and interests: buff.ly/2LBxyky

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Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead @volactionrb.bsky.social · Jan 28

📢 Boost your skills! Join our 1-day training to learn how to support volunteers with disabilities and mental health challenges.

📅 Wed 5 March at Horley Baptist Church, RH6 8RG
Don't miss out – secure your spot now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporting...

#VolunteerSupport #Inclusivity

Supporting Volunteers with Disabilities: One-Day Training Course

Gain knowledge and skills to support volunteers with disabilities, including physical and learning disabilities, and mental health issues.

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GCVS @glasgowcvs.bsky.social · Jan 24

On #InternationalDayofEducation here are three reasons we believe the voluntary sector plays an essential role in education😍

In a new blog, we highlight a partnership supporting young coders learning to use technology to tackle climate change and envision solutions for our planet.

bit.ly/4g9s4ej

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1. closing the attainment gap - a silhouette of a young person jumping over a gap with the sun setting behind them

2. Changing the narrative - a picture of a sign which says be kind

3. Responding to Communities - a group of people are holding their hand out to each other in a circle

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Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead @volactionrb.bsky.social · Jan 24

📢 Deadline 31st Jan - closing soon!
🌟 The Your Councillor Community Fund supports projects that bring positive change!.

🖱️ Learn more and apply www.surreycc.gov.uk/community/vo...

#CommunitySupport #SurreyUK #FundingOpportunities @surreycouncil

Your Councillor Community Fund Surrey: funding available for small and large community projects.

Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead @volactionrb.bsky.social · Jan 23

📢 Join Our Board – Shape East Surrey's Voluntary Sector!

We're looking for strategic leaders to join the VASE Board of Trustees.
Be part of our journey to make a difference in East Surrey!

📩 Find out more: vase.org.uk/recruitments

#Leadership #EastSurrey #SurreyUK

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Charity Times @charitytimes.bsky.social · Jan 20

Charities are being urged to ensure they are open with the public about their investments to increase trust and confidence in their work.

www.charitytimes.com/ct/charity-i...

Charity investment guidance stresses the ‘value of openness’ to boost public trust

Charities are being urged to ensure they are open with the public about their investments to increase trust and confidence in their work.

www.charitytimes.com

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Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead @volactionrb.bsky.social · Jan 20

🌿 @reigatebanstead's Community Development Team works with GPs to tackle health inequalities and promote wellbeing through local projects, events, and activities to support mental and physical health.

💡 Learn more: www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/info/20429/c...
#HealthCreation #CommunityWellbeing

Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead @volactionrb.bsky.social · Jan 17

🎥 Want to create engaging video content for your charity using just your phone? Join The Saltways team for a free 1-hour online workshop!

📅 Thursday 23rd January, 12pm-1pm (online)

👉 Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-cre...

#CharitySupport #VideoContent

How to create effective video content using your phone for charities

Join The Saltways team in this 1 hour workshop for charities to learn how to create effective & high quality content on your phone.

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Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead @volactionrb.bsky.social · Jan 10

🔍 Want to help tackle inequalities in #Surrey?
🖱️ Join Surrey County Council's interactive session on 14 Jan 2025, 11 AM–12:30 PM (via Teams) to explore data on health, finances, and more.
🌟 Booking info: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understand...
#EDI #Inequality

Understanding Inequality in Surrey

An opportunity for colleagues across the VCSE sector to reflect on, feedback and help shape the EDI Evidence Base at Surrey County Council.

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Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead @volactionrb.bsky.social · Jan 8

Why do you love volunteering?

We want to share your story of why you love volunteering! Whether you're a volunteer or a charity that relies on volunteers, we'd love to hear from you!

Please click forms.office.com/e/euTyNbE7Cb to share your story

#Volunteering #SocialImpact

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Ian McLintock @charityexcellence.bsky.social · Jan 2

Big Give - Champions for Children. Opens tomorrow 2 Jan. Unrestricted funding for UK Registered charities working to alleviate child poverty (18 and under) across London. You must have income of at least £25,000 pa and a campaign target of at least £8000. biggive.org/champions-fo...

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Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead @volactionrb.bsky.social · Jan 7

🚀 Want to refresh your social media skills?

Join VARB's Social Media Training 22 Jan 2025 @ 10:30 (online).

Perfect for voluntary organisations looking to boost confidence & grow their social presence.

🎟️Secure your spot now:: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/varb-socia...

VARB Social Media Training

This online workshop will help you identify your audience, start posting, get you noticed and monitor your impact.

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Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead @volactionrb.bsky.social · Dec 23

Wishing all our followers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Our offices are now closed for the holiday and will reopen on Monday 6th January at 10 a.m.

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Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead @volactionrb.bsky.social · Dec 19

🌟 What an incredible 2024! Huge thanks to our amazing funders, supporters, partners, volunteers, and organisations we've collaborated with this year. Here's to making an even bigger impact together in 2025! 🎉

#Gratitude #Community #ThankYou #SupportLocal #TogetherWeThrive

Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead @volactionrb.bsky.social · Dec 17

Make a difference to your local community by leading Voluntary Action Surrey East which will be formed by the merger of Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead and Tandridge Voluntary Action.

Apply here: vase.org.uk/recruitments

#CharityJobs #VoluntaryAction #Leadership #SurreyUK