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- Zero Carbon Guildford
If you are concerned about the environment, want to make a difference but don't know how then volunteering with ZERO is a good place to start. We run a town centre hub which acts as the focal point for building a community led climate action plan. ZERO hosts a wide range of projects and events, installations and exhibitions, talks and workshops, and lots more, to help drive engagement in climate action. We are always looking for people who are able to volunteer on a regular basis to help us operate. We have a number of different roles within the community hub so if you are interested in helping out then we would love to hear from you
About Zero
Zero Carbon Guildford is a charity set up to enable local community action to tackle the climate and ecological crisis and associated social issues.
Zero Carbon Guildford operates a Community Hub, in the centre of Guildford, to enable the community to come together to tackle these issues.
The Hub includes a café, houses our many projects and showcases ways local people can make changes to help Guildford's journey towards a zero-carbon future.
Volunteer for Zero
ZERO Volunteer
If you have ever wanted to make a difference for the environment but not known how, volunteering with Zero Carbon Guildford is one of the best things you can do.
There are many different ways you can get involved as a volunteer; you could become one of our speakers helping us to spread our message, help with our Saturday town centre outreach, you could join one of our projects such as the library of things, water rangers or the community fridge. Or if you have limited time available for volunteering you can become one of our supporters and help us champion our work. No prior experience or knowledge is needed as we will give you training, but you do need to be passionate about the environment and want to help us achieve our aim of helping Guildford reach carbon neutrality by 2030.
To find out more about how you can get involved, fill in our application form and we'll be in touch soon.
Minimum age for volunteering is 14 and Duke of Edinburgh students are welcome.
Abbeyfield Pirbright & District Society Ltd
Mission Statement
Located in the heart of the village of Pirbright, Cunningham House offers a home to nine older independent individuals.
Part of the Abbeyfield Society, we exist to help those who have come to the stage in their lives when living alone becomes a daunting and isolating experience.
Cunningham House enables residents to maintain their independence in the comfort and privacy of their own ensuite room, with the opportunity to enjoy the company of others over delicious home cooked meals and social activities.
We have three paid members of staff, and a friendly and involved volunteers serving as committee members, gardeners and visitors.
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Arthouse Unlimited (Godalming)
Mission Statement
What We Do

Our goal is to empower each artist by recognizing and respecting each person's unique skills, fostering a sense of pride in the work created. Led by experienced art instructors and supported by trained inclusion officers, our studio environment allows artists to produce both group and individual artworks.

These artworks are transformed into a range of products featuring information about the artists and our charity. They are sold in our high street shop and distributed nationally and internationally through various channels.

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Badshot Lea and Hale PCC
Mission Statement
We are one Parish with welcoming and inclusive Churches.
Our vision is for the growth of God's Kingdom so we aim to:
Grow in Spiritual Maturity
Grow in Numbers
Grow Younger
Grow in Community Engagement
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Bike Project Surrey
We'd love to hear from you if you're interested in fixing and riding bikes and passing those skills on to others. We are also looking for volunteers who have experience working with young people.
Mission Statement
Who is Bike Project Surrey for?
Students not in school come to us for work experience, to learn about bikes and get an industry recognised qualification in Bicycle Care and Maintenance so that they have choices when they leave school.
People in the local community not in work, training or education can come to us to learn about bikes, get work experience and we become a positive part of their routine and life.
Volunteers support students, adults or just work on bikes – because they love bikes too.
Everyone who becomes part of Bike Project Surrey Team contributes to the welcoming and inclusive approach so that people feel good and that they belong at Bike Project Surrey.
Vision
- Everyone in the community has the chance to learn about bikes and how to look after them in an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and happy so that people feel valued and that they belong.
- Affordable bikes for the community to buy and use to travel, be healthy, fit and happy.
- Affordable bike service available to the community so that their bikes stay on the road.
- Bikes and parts recycled so that they do not contribute to landfill or pollute the environment. Riding bikes means you’re not driving.
Mission
We will provide learning opportunities around bikes for everyone – but especially for young people and adults who are not in education, employment or training. We will offer this through our Alternative Provision and adult placements.
This will be successful because Bike Project Surrey workshops are positive, happy and inclusive places to work and be with others. A shared interest and love of bikes means that while people are at Bike Project Surrey they will meet and learn skills and values from others who they might not otherwise have met.
The bikes we work on will be make made for everyone in the community as affordable recycled bikes for getting about on and keeping fit and healthy. This will also contribute an income to support the vision.
Students, adults and volunteers will be offered industry recognised qualifications, work experience and chance to ‘earn a bike’.
So Bike Project Surrey will…
- Offer access to learning and skills in the local community though partnership with Guildford College
- Provide a range of volunteering opportunities in an inclusive, non-judgemental and supportive environment
- Create opportunities to develop new skills to enhance employability
- Encourage skill-sharing and independence, where new skills are learned in a way that is empowering for all
- Involve volunteers in setting-up a new business and inspire the creation of other similar initiatives
- Promote access to cycling as an affordable and sustainable transport option
- Divert bicycles and their parts from recycling and landfill
- Encourage healthy lifestyles
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Brigitte Trust
Mission Statement
The Brigitte Trust is a Queen's Award registered charity offering a free service of emotional support and practical help. The service is offered face-to-face in the home supporting people and their carers when a life-threatening illness such as Cancer or Motor Neurone Disease has been diagnosed.The Brigitte Trust is a trusted partner of Surrey County Council and over 400 referrals are received every year throughout Surrey. More volunteers are needed now to support people who have received a life-limiting diagnosis.
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British Regional Transport Association
Mission Statement
The British Regional Transport Association (BRTA) is a voluntary membership-based, pro-public transport improvement association with several of its projects having a nationwide positive benefit and impact. Membership is open to all.
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Cancer Testing South
The mission statement of Cancer Testing South
The detection work of Cancer Testing South is driven by a passion to find early indications of prostate cancer and also lead to the uncovering of other frequently overlooked cancer through both testing with a simple blood test and by promoting awareness. We aim to learn educate and use knowledge, to reduce death from prostate and other cancers that regularly respond to early intervention.
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Creative Response Arts (Ltd) (Farnham)
Mission Statement
Creative Response is a small local charity offering arts-based workshops for people experiencing mental health, learning and physical difficulties.
In our central Farnham studio, practising artists work collaboratively with members from across Surrey and surrounding areas, guiding and facilitating the creation of paintings, drawings, sculpture and ceramics.
We are passionate advocates of the benefits of the arts for mental health and well-being, and our team are proud to have been serving the community for over 25 years.
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Dan Eley Foundation, The (Godalming)
Mission Statement
The goal of The Dan Eley Foundation is to create a supportive environment where disadvantaged young children are given the opportunity to try a range of technical and vocational skills and to provide them with the professional training they need to obtain legitimate employment.
It is our aim to be recognized as a charity that helps young people to help themselves and ultimately achieve true independence.
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Green Hub Project for Teens
Like all community organisations, volunteers sit at the heart of what we do, so naturally we are really keen to talk to you if you have an interest in teenagers, mental health, or gardening. Or even all three!
Of course, spending time in the garden with our teenage volunteers is super important but there are other roles too, depending on your skills – we’ve listed some key roles that we are currently hoping to fill below. Whether it’s one of these, or something else you’d be interested in doing with us, your first step is to complete the simple form and we will be in touch with you to discuss the options.
Mission Statement
The Green Hub Project for Teens is a local community project serving Surrey & Hampshire and surrounding areas. It supports young people (11-18) facing social, emotional and mental health challenges, along with their families and carers. In addition, Green Hub works to promote awareness and understanding of mental health and emotional wellbeing for young people in the broader community.
Green Hub’s purpose is to achieve positive, measurable outcomes for teen mental health, including self-love, active lifestyles, social interaction and inclusion, as well as the development and application of a range of learned skills. Green Hub achieves this through its Teen Garden social prescribing programme, talks and support groups within the local community, along with sharing useful information via the website.
Green Hub Volunteer Opportunities
Guildford Mukono Link
Mission Statement
The Guildford Mukono (Uganda) Link was established in 2003 to foster an understanding between the communities of Guildford and Mukono. It is through friendship that we have found many ways of working together.
In Guildford, there are 10 Linked schools, Surrey University and individuals are involved in various projects. Some initiatives have arisen because a need has been identified, others have resulted from spontaneous ideas from chance meetings. All are based on respect for each other’s culture and institutions.
We have an active committee of 10 people and have 200 supporters. There are regular visits to Mukono and reciprocal visits to Guildford.
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Guildford Twinning Association
What does the Guildford Twinning Association do?
Guildford Twinning Association is a voluntary group which supports the town twinning of Guildford with the beautiful city of Freiburg in Southwest Germany. We promote international friendship, understanding and co-operation. We do this by:
- helping people in both towns to learn about each other and make friends
- supporting/managing exchanges: schools, sport, arts, music, social
- helping people in both towns to work together
- running events: social, arts, educational, fund-raising
See our website at guildfordtwinning.uk
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Harry Edwards Foundation
Mission Statement
The Harry Edwards Foundation’s mission is to bring spiritual healing to all living things. As well as offering one-to-one healing – in person and over distance – the Harry Edwards Foundation delivers group spiritual healing experiences online through its LIVE Healing Minutes, Healing Circles, Healing for You sessions and group meditations.
Harry Edwards set the bar for Spiritual Healers globally. We continue his legacy and sustain his standards as a centre of excellence for Spiritual Healer Training.
We are proud to train healers to heal as Harry did through our 2-year Diploma.
General Interests
Remote Video Producer
Location: Remote (Work from Home)
Time Commitment: Flexible; events run at a variety of times including Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 10 AM and other monthly events (weekends/evenings).
Minimum Age: 18+
About Us:
The Harry Edwards Healing Sanctuary is a charitable organisation dedicated to holistic healing and well-being. We offer both in-person and online healing events, ensuring accessibility to all.
Role Overview:
We’re looking for tech-savvy volunteers to help run our live online healing events via Zoom and Facebook Live. You’ll ensure smooth streaming, support hosts, and troubleshoot technical issues. No prior experience in healing is needed—just a passion for helping and a knack for technology!
What You’ll Do:
- Set up and manage Zoom meetings and Facebook Live sessions
- Provide real-time technical support during live events
- Monitor audio, video, and streaming quality
- Save and organise event recordings for future use
Skills & Requirements:
- Confidence using Zoom and Facebook Live (training provided)
- Ability to problem-solve technical issues quickly
- Clear communication skills to support event hosts
- Reliability and attention to detail
What We Offer:
- Full training and support from our friendly team
- The chance to be part of a meaningful cause
- Flexible volunteering you can do from home
- A great way to develop tech and event production skills
Interested?
We’d love to hear from you!
Join us in bringing healing to more people, wherever they are!
Healthwatch Surrey (Guildford)
Mission Statement
Healthwatch Surrey is an independent champion that gives the people of Surrey a voice to improve, shape and get the best from health and social care services by empowering local people and communities.
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HHH Concerts
Mission Statement
Objects of HHH Concerts registered charity 103930
The objects of the Society shall be to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit including in particular through the presentation of public concerts and recitals.
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Homes for Farnham
Mission Statement
At this very early stage of the project Homes for Farnham consists of a small group of people, who care about Farnham, the future of the town and the people in it. As individuals we are rooted in the Farnham community and have set up Homes for Farnham as a not-for-profit voluntary organisation for local people to learn about Community-Led Housing and how this new approach is able to build affordable homes. We’ve been inspired by other community housing groups elsewhere who have successfully completed projects providing affordable homes fully accountable to local communities. We are developing Homes for Farnham as a local housing hub to which anyone living or working in the Farnham district who faces housing issues is invited to join and share their experience
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Home-Start Guildford
Mission Statement
"There for parents when they need us most, because childhood can't wait"
Parents Supporting Other Parents - a simple idea that really works!
Home-Start Guildford has been supporting local families across the Guildford Borough for over 25 years.
We're a non-judgemental organisations that helps local parents who are struggling, for any reason. Some of those reasons may include; multiple births, mental health, an abusive partner, isolation, mental or physical handicap, or the pressure that loss of employment brings to a family.
What we do
Our charity provides a preventative service that aims to support families who are struggling by offering regular volunteer support to parents with at least one child under the age of 5, usually referred to us by Health Visitors.
We provide one-to-one support for parents:
Our volunteers visit the family’s home for a couple of hours every week. They tailor-make their support to the needs of the parents and children. Volunteers are very committed and will keep visiting until the youngest child turns five or starts school, or until the parents feel they can stand on their own two feet. Parents and volunteers often develop a deeply trusting relationship which can lead to powerful change within the family.
We also run two family groups for referred families, one in the Pirbright Community Centre and the other in the Guildford Family Group, Hazel Avenue.
Our values
- We offer families choice
- We work in partnership - with each other, with families and with other agencies
- We work in a spirit of openness, encouragement and enjoyment
- We are flexible and responsive to the needs of families
Volunteering Opportunities
There are several ways that you can help in a voluntary capacity:
- by supporting a family as a Home-Visiting Volunteer
- by helping at one of our Family Groups
- by joining the Trustee Board
- by becoming a Friend of Home-Start Guildford
- by supporting us as a Digital / Office Volunteer
Please see the volunteer roles listed for more detail.
General Interests
Volunteer for the Friends of HSG Group

- Research opportunities and appropriate events where HSG can promote their services / recruit volunteers
- Organise a HSG stall and the volunteers to support this
- Plan, organise and run fundraising events eg coffee mornings, craft events
- Support others who are fundraising for us
- Build networks with local businesses to raise our profile and encourage them to support our work
- A chance to learn new skills
- A chance to gain experience in event management
- The opportunity to make new friends and build social networks
- The opportunity to contribute to vital work supporting families with young children

Digital / Office Volunteer
Home-Start Guildford is looking for a Digital / Office Volunteer. If your interests and skills lie in social media or are office based, we are always happy to welcome anyone who has regular availability to volunteer, or who can offer ad hoc one off sessions.
As a digital / office volunteer you will have the opportunity to:
- A chance to learn new skills
- Skills and experience to add to your CV
- Share and develop your knowledge, skills and networks
- Be part of the wider Home-Start movement in Surrey
Training and Support:
Volunteers are the heart of Home-Start Guildford. In joining our dedicated and friendly team, you will:
- receive a full induction
- meet other like-minded people
- meet regularly with, and be supported by, one of our members of staff
- have access to training activities including specialist speakers
- be invited to volunteer social events (including a free Christmas Lunch event)
- receive regular updates and newsletters
- be able to claim travel expenses when visiting a family
All our volunteers are required to sign the Safeguarding and Protecting Children Code of Conduct, which is introduced to volunteers as part of their induction and indicates that they fully understand and are committed to Home-Start’s Policy and procedures for Safeguarding and Protecting Children.
All volunteers are also required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring check, at a level relevant to the position.
What does the time commitment look like?
We are grateful for any time you can spare, whether this is a few hours on a regular basis, one day a week or just an agreed amount of time for a set project. Our offices are open 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday, however as our staff follow a hybrid working pattern, there are occasions when the office is unmanned.
Depending on the type of role you do, once you have completed your induction, you may be able to do some of your volunteering working from home.
Visit our website for more information: www.hsguildford.org.uk
Jigsaw (South East)
LinkAble (Woking)
Mission Statement
To enable those with learning disabilities to develop their potential and enjoy socially inclusive fulfilled lives
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Mary's Meals
Mission Statement
Our vision is that every child receives one daily meal in their place of education and that all those who have more than they need, share with those who lack even the most basic things. Working together with those who share our vision, we believe there is no good reason why this cannot be realised.
Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from many walks of life and different backgrounds. Our mission is to enable people to offer their money, goods, skills, time, or prayer, and through this involvement, provide the most effective help to those suffering the effects of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest communities.
Parkinson's UK
Mission Statement
Our core values show the way we all work together to bring forward the day when no one fears Parkinson's.
- People-first
We're a strong movement for change, informed, shaped and powered by people affected by Parkinson's. We value and support each other.
- Uniting
We're people with Parkinson's, scientists and supporters, fundraisers and families, carers and clinicians. We're working, side by side, to improve the lives of everyone affected by Parkinson's.
- Pioneering
We innovate across everything we do. Creative, courageous and with pioneering spirit, we strive to continually improve.
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Driven
We live and breathe our purpose. We set clear goals and strive to deliver the greatest impact for everyone affected by Parkinson's.
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Queen Elizabeth's Foundation for Disabled People
Mission Statement
Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF) is a disability charity based in Surrey, with national reach. With more than 85 years’ experience of developing innovative services which support almost 10,000 disabled people a year to achieve their potential and increase their independence.
QEF works with children and adults with physical and learning disabilities or acquired brain injuries. They offer a wide range of expert services, whether it’s providing expert neuro rehabilitation to rebuild a life affected by brain injury, providing assistive equipment and specialist advice to increase independent mobility, or acquiring the skills to drive a specially adapted car.
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
Mission Statement
Rainbow Trust provides emotional and practical support for families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness.
This support comes from Family Support Workers who perform a role most people couldn’t imagine. They maintain a sense of normality for the family by helping with hospital trips, performing household duties, taking the siblings to school and in many cases providing care during the final stages of a child’s life, helping with funeral arrangements and bereavement support.
Rainbow Trust has nine care teams across England in Surrey, North East London and Essex, Central London, West London, County Durham, Cumbria, Manchester, Swindon and Southampton. Last year they supported 1,361 families.
Rainbow Trust's vision is that one day all terminally ill children and their families will have access to a Rainbow Trust Carer.
Volunteer Roles
Digital Intern
The Digital Team is responsible for the digital content for Rainbow
Trust.
We are looking for an intern to work with us for 2 or 3 days per week, to
support our Digital Team in our head office in Leatherhead.
The Digital Intern will help support the Digital Team to include content
update for the website, Facebook updates, supporting email content and
supporting graphic design work.
Your role may include:
- Scheduling content for social media
- Editing photographs in Photoshop
- Making edits to the Rainbow Trust website
We’re looking for people who are/have:
- Experienced in Adobe packages to include photoshop and premier.
- Passionate and interested in Digital Marketing
- Have a basic level of understanding of photo editing.
- Good written English.
- Energy and enthusiasm and a pro-active approach
Your commitment:
Duration: 2 – 3 months
Hours: Flexible – 2/3 days per week
Training and Support
- A dedicated member of Rainbow Trust staff will guide and support you in
your work
- You will receive a full induction to the charity and a programme of training
relevant to your role, to help you get the most from your time with us
- Training will cover areas such as safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and GDPR, as well as our IT systems
- All volunteers will receive regular opportunities for informal and formal catch ups with their manager
Why choose Rainbow Trust?
- We are a Sunday Times Top 100 Not-for-Profit organisation and a leading
charity for children and young people
- Professional training and opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge
- The enjoyment of becoming part of our friendly and welcoming team, knowing you are making a valuable contribution to the lives of the families we support
- A calendar of social events for volunteers, including Christmas events and celebrations for Volunteers’ Week
- We will reimburse your out-of-pocket travel expenses up to £10 per day and up to £4.00 per day for lunch
Ready to apply?
- Get in touch by clicking the ‘fill in an application’ button.
Selection process:
- Enrolment form, informal interview, references.
Rowleys Centre for the Community Cranleigh
Mission Statement
Rowleys Centre for the Community is situated in the heart of the centre of Cranleigh. We pride ourselves on being a community venue offering many additional advantages to the local community beyond the purpose for which it was initially intended. Providing high quality services to maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of our local community is at the heart of what we do.
Purpose
Rowleys primarily offers a place for the older population to socialise, keep physically active, stay connected and acquire new skills, which has a positive impact on their overall health and wellbeing and supports reducing social isolation.
Whilst our main aim is to promote the wellbeing of all older people and assist them in making later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience we would like to ensure the Community Centre is open to all and available for other groups to utilise outside of the core offer.
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RSPCA Guildford and Epsom Branch
Volunteering is fun, rewarding and plays a critical role in our work to improve animal welfare. Take a look at our latest opportunities on offer.
In particular we are keen to hear from potential fosterers. Fostering is a really rewarding way to help. For many animals being in a foster home is an essential step on their road to a forever home.
Mission Statement
The charitable objectives of the RSPCA are to promote kindness and prevent or suppress cruelty to animals by all lawful means.
The branch promotes animal welfare in the local area primarily through veterinary assistance, neutering and re-homing. We run a voucher scheme which assists local people with veterinary bills for treatment and neutering. It also helps to control dog and cat populations, thereby promoting responsible pet ownership.
The branch assists the RSPCA animal centres, mainly Millbrook and South Godstone, with re-homing unwanted and abused animals by home-visiting. We also pay for veterinary treatment of stray animals and wildlife attended to by the Inspectorate in our branch area.
The RSPCA provides advice for owners on animal care. It also helps animals brought to us for rehoming because their owners are unable or unwilling to keep them. Ill treated or injured animals are cared for by the Society. The public benefits from knowing that we can intervene to assist animals in need.
We have a website to raise awareness of the activities of the branch and to help members get more involved. We provide volunteering opportunities for those who wish to support our work, including trusteeship, fundraising and home visiting. This benefits local people and companies by providing the possibility of doing work which is compassionate and rewarding.
We also have to fundraise to enable us to continue with our charitable work. The RSPCA receives no government or lottery funding.
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Sampson's Almshouses
Do something in the community!
Sampson’s Almshouses in Farnham are looking for new Trustees. Are you interested in housing, gardens, elderly people, health and safety, welfare, safeguarding, modern media and social issues? Training and mentoring provided for this interesting and rewarding voluntary post. Have a look at our web site and get in touch with us!
clerk@sampsonsalmshouses.co.uk
https://www.sampsonsalmshouses.co.uk
Sampson's Almshouses Need A Trustee
Sime gallery CIO
Mission Statement
Sidney Herbert Sime (1865-1941), Sime Gallery at Worplesdon Memorial Hall GU3 3RF.
A talented illustrator, oil painter, landscapes and caricatures of the late 1800s and early 1900s, the Sime Gallery is a unique collection of 800 pieces of his work. He lived from 1904-1941 in Worplesdon and after his widow Mary's death in 1949 his works were bequeathed to the trustees of Worplesdon Memorial Hall. Today, the collection is known as Sime Gallery, a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). The objective is to preserve the collection and make it available for the public to view.
General Interests
Smart Cranleigh
Mission Statement
SMART Cranleigh is a village initiative focused on promoting good quality of life for local people by enabling local organisations to work together more effectively. We aim to support community led projects that make a positive difference to the lives of local people. Our vision is to help local people connect with their community and empower them to find the local support they want. We are non-political, non-denominational and non-governmental.
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Sport Godalming
Mission Statement
Sport Godalming is dedicated to developing and encouraging participation in sport by promoting events and the provision of first class facilities in the area, to raise awareness of local sports issues and opinions and to support local sports organisations and individuals.
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The Cheryl King Trust
Helping financially disadvantaged young people to make music
CKT believes no young person should be precluded from taking music lessons because either their parents cannot afford them or they are not inspired to take up lessons.
We help fund music lessons for financially disadvantaged children and young people in Surrey whatever their level of musical development and tries to level the music playing field by funding inspirational performances to encourage children to take up instruments in schools where historically take up has been low.