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Working together in Surrey

Surrey Community Action is a countywide independent charity which supports voluntary and not-for-profit groups with advice and services to help them to operate more effectively. We also run a range of projects to give local communities a helping hand.

Our Story

How We Help

Advocacy and Representation
Supporting the Sector
Strengthening Communities
Increase Understanding
Events
Training
Jobs Board
Resources

Find a Good Neighbour

There are over 100 voluntary good neighbour schemes in Surrey. It is always worth asking if a Good Neighbours group can help you. Find your nearest scheme here.

Find a Good Neighbour
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Find a Community Hall

Surrey boasts hundreds of community buildings across the county. You can find your nearest village hall using our search facility.

Find a Community Hall

Did you know?

80
voluntary good neighbour schemes supported in Surrey
462
enquiries handled by our Community Buildings Adviser
73
years of dedicated community service since our formation in 1950
384
DBS checks completed last year

Latest Updates

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Testimonials

I very much appreciate your willingness to help me settle in as the new Chair. We are very lucky to have such a strong team, but knowing you are there too is a huge strength for me.
Chair
Good Neighbour Schemes support
Surrey Community Action is a brilliant organisation with really helpful people working for it.
Treasurer
Job advertising and payroll support
As the spider in the centre of the voluntary sector web, Surrey Community Action is one of my ‘go to’ organisations when I need a helping hand.
Charity CEO
Strategic support
Thank you so much for all you have done for us in the community. Your support has been invaluable and a much needed help and kindness when everything else seems to be going awry.
Warmth Matters client
Energy saving advice
We are delighted with the precise service and value for money the team offer. The prompt, reliable and friendly support is highly recommended.
Parish Council Clerk
Payroll support
I simply cannot tell you how grateful I am and my fellow Trustees that we can reach out and ask for help and then get such extremely detailed replies.
Community building trustee
Community buildings advice
It is a relief for me to be able to refer GRT families to someone to support non-education issues. I have absolute confidence that you will do your best for the families and help them to improve their situation.
GRT nurse
GRT support

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