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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,…

Challengers Charity Celebrates Two Fund-raising Anniversaries

By David Reading Challengers, the Guildford-based charity that supports disabled youngsters, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of two of its significant fund-raising ventures. The charity needs to raise £1.2 million…

Voluntary Action South West Surrey is Seeking Trustees and a Treasurer

Voluntary Action South West Surrey, which helps to strengthen the local voluntary and community sector, is seeking new trustees and a treasurer. It plays a key role across the boroughs…

Volunteer Organisers for the Poppy Appeal Urgently Needed

The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal is its biggest fundraising campaign held every year in November, during the period of Remembrance. Currently there is a shortage of local area organisers…

Challengers Announces Closure of Guildford Pre-school

By David Reading Children’s charity Challengers will be closing its Guildford pre-school at the end of the summer because of low levels of funding, rising costs and a difficulty in…

Guide to Telephone Befriending Services for Older People

A charity that supports older people who are lonely or isolated is inviting them to sign-up to receive a volunteer phone companion. Re-engage says it is dedicated to reducing isolation…