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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
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