Surrey Community Action is an independent registered charity working with Surrey communities to strengthen voluntary action. It was originally established in 1950 and constituted as a charitable company limited by guarantee in May 1996.

Our current activities are focused in two areas:

• working with communities
• providing support advice and training to voluntary organisations across Surrey

One of our most successful project is the development of a Training Programme for the voluntary sector, but others include specific rural focused projects such as Parish Planning.

Our Mission is:-

• To work with communities to enhance the quality of life for people in Surrey by promoting, supporting and strengthening voluntary action

Our Aims are:-

• To raise the profile and perceived value of volunteering and to encourage the development of effective voluntary organisations in Surrey
• To encourage, promote and support active involvement by local people in their own communities/environment, buildings and transport, village halls and shops
• To promote effective communication and active partnership between statutory bodies, the corporate sector and voluntary organisations
• To raise awareness of the needs of communities in Surrey, particularly at regional, national and European levels
• To provide improved information and communication across the voluntary sector by acting as a sign-posting vehicle to the best source of help, advice, information and funding
• To provide training and development courses for the voluntary organisations through mentoring and accredited learning where appropriate
• To provide a brokerage and support service to the voluntary sector focusing on equipment, IT, corporate volunteers and professional services