Community Foundation for Surrey was the first Community Foundation that we partnered with in March 2013. We first set up a “Flow- through” or “Immediate Impact Fund” and then a permanent endowment through the “Community First Endowment” in 2015. During this time, we have awarded in excess of £300,000 awarding over 90 grants, supporting a vast range of non-profit organizations, charities and voluntary group across the 11 boroughs/districts in Surrey.
Meeting Point at St Mary Oatlands is a small community group in Weybridge. The group provides a monthly luncheon with entertainment in the Church hall and is a well-attended and […]
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In 2018 we supported Tea and Chat (Making Connections) Tandridge. Tea and Chat sessions share a wonderful sense of community and provide a place for socially isolated older people to
A national initiative: Good Gym with around 23 across the UK and the Trust supported Good Gym in the Woking area. Good Gym links up runners with isolated older people.
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Another great example is the support that the Trust gave to Melody for the Mind in Camberley. A simple donation of £150 purchased a number of large print song books.
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A brilliant example of how the Trust has helped includes The Orchard Dementia Centre, in Chertsey. It was set up by a group of local volunteers, in 2017 it became
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A brilliant example of how the Trust has helped includes The Orchard Dementia Centre, in Chertsey. It was set up by a group of local volunteers, in 2017 it became
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This will enable the centre in Chertsey to continue to serve and benefit the community of North Surrey.
Emily Winchester, from the Walton-based charity notes: “Research has shown that the introduction of live music into healthcare settings enhances the quality of life of patients, improves communication, empathy and
Described as “One of the world’s most innovative ageing projects”, GoodGym is a community of runners who get fit by doing good; doing physical tasks that benefit their community. The
Maria Reeves notes that the Festival is aimed at “reducing social isolation; improving community cohesion; promoting inter-generational collaboration; encouraging volunteering; and improving individual’s well-being through the creative arts.”
