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Voluntary Action Giving Even More Support to Organisations, Charities and Communities

By David Rose Volunteers are vital for charities and similar organisations to operate. Think of food banks, charity shops, heritage attractions, youth work, good neighbour schemes – without volunteers they…

Challengers’ Five-Year Strategy Is Aimed At Helping Many More Disabled Children

By David Reading Challengers, the Guildford-based charity that supports disabled youngsters, has launched a five-year strategy that aims to increase significantly the number of children it is able to help.…

Financial Crisis May Force Rural Life Living Museum to Close

Tilford’s long-established Rural Life Living Museum says it is facing closure unless it raises £150,000 before the end of October. It is owned and operated by the Old Kiln Museum…

Guildford Institute’s Crowdfunding Project for Accessible Toilet in its New Community and Wellbeing Centre

The Guildford Institute in Ward Street has launched a crowdfunding project to provide an accessible toilet in its new community and wellbeing centre on the ground floor.  The new centre will…

Community Lottery Brings Big Wins for Local Charities

The communications team at Guildford Borough Council says: “We’re celebrating a successful quarter in our Guildford Community Lottery. Through our lottery, we provide support to local charities while giving our…

Official Opening of Food Redistribution Charity’s New Depot

Food redistribution charity FareShare Sussex & Surrey has officially opened its depot in Guildford, at the Midleton Enterprise Park. It will enable the charity to receive more surplus food, which…

Interview: Surrey’s Charity Catalyst Support Celebrates 35 Years

Catalyst Support is a mental health support charity that operates across Surrey. Reporter Aidan Todd speaks to its marketing and fundraising manager, Irina Bush. When did Catalyst Support begin and…

Oakleaf Receives National Lottery Funding to Empower People Facing Multiple Challenges

Guildford-based mental health charity Oakleaf Enterprise has been awarded a grant of £626,828 by the National Lottery Community Fund to support, with a focus on employment, hundreds of people in…

Beautiful Charitable and Community Feel at Guildford Lions’ Raft Race

By Joseph Bickle Guildford Lions Club’s annual charity raft and duck race was once again a splashing success. It was held on Saturday, July 6, on the River Wey, with…

Oakleaf Launches Mental Health Awareness Campaign

Guildford-based mental health support charity Oakleaf Enterprise has launched a campaign to raise awareness about mental health. Oakleaf says, with the support of Guildford Borough Council, and design agency Yazaroo,…