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On 13 September, Deputy Lieutenant, Caroline Breckell MVO was delighted to present Lingfield based Arts charity Bloomin’ Arts with a […]

Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation

On Monday 13th September, the Walton Charity arranged an event at the River Barn in Walton-on-Thames, where on behalf of […]

Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation

On the 13th September, Greystone House Surgery received a Surrey Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation from Deputy Lieutenant, Charlotte Kneer in […]

Surrey Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation

On 13th September, Farmer Patrick and his Team at Godstone Flower Farm, received a Surrey Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation from […]

Emergency Services Day (999 Day) 9th September

On Thursday, 9 September, which was also 999 Day / Emergency Services Day, Commander Lochner, a Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey, […]

Emergency Services Day (999 Day) 9th September

On Emergency Services Day, Peter Lee DL also visited Salfords Custody Suite, an impressive purpose-built facility just outside Redhill. The […]

Emergency Services Day (999 Day) 9th September

As part of Surrey Lieutenancy’s recognition of Emergency Services Day, Deputy Lieutenant Peter Lee was delighted to visit Salfords Fire […]

999 Emergency Services Day 9th September

The Lieutenancy are proud to support Emergency Services Day (also known as 999 Day), which is a national event celebrated […]

999 Emergency Services Day

The 9th September is the UK’s Emergency Services Day or 999 Day and it is our opportunity to show support […]

Queen’s Award for Enterprise Presentation

On Tuesday 7th September the Lord-Lieutenant presented Overview with their Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation. Overview, are a leading […]

Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation

On the 3rd September, Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors in Byfleet received a Surrey Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation presented by Deputy […]

Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation

On the 6th September, Studio Clark & Co, interior designers in Cobham, received a Surrey Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation presented […]

Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation

On 1st September, the Dempster Trust in Farnham received a Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation from Deputy Lieutenant, Dr Helen Bowcock […]

The Queen’s Award Enterprise

The application deadline has been extended by two weeks until the 22nd of September. With Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum […]

Surrey Lieutenancy Appreciation Award for the Include Choir

On 1st September the Include Choir welcomed Deputy Lieutenant, Nicola Dawes who was delighted to present them with the Surrey […]

Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation

Deputy Lieutenant, Nick Wood-Dow presented a Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation to Laleham Friends & Residents Association for their extraordinary work […]

Major exhibition of Old Master Drawings opens in Surrey

Exquisite drawings by some of the most significant artists of the Renaissance and Baroque periods – Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, […]

Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation

On 27th August, Deputy Lieutenant, Charlotte Kneer presented a Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation to Lisa Gavin and Jo Greenslade of […]

Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation

On 26th August Deputy Lieutenant, Charlotte Kneer, presented a Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation to Lisa Felton of Dormansland Diamonds. The […]

Lieutenancy Award

On 1st August, Deputy Lieutenant, Rob Douglas presented Dawn Barrow of Churt Covid 19 Community Support, a Lieutenancy Award for […]

Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation

On 26th August, Deputy Lieutenant, Rob Douglas presented Farnham Maltings with a Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation for all their outstanding […]

Chilworth2gether

Deputy Lieutenant, Sir Graham Wrigley, presented Chilworth2gether with a Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation for their work in the community during […]

Surrey Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation

The Lord Lieutenant has asked the Deputy Lieutenants of Surrey to identify the local businesses who went ‘above and beyond’ […]

Surrey Drug and Alcohol Care receive Lieutenancy Award

In recognition of the dedicated way the team at Surrey Drug and Alcohol Care kept their service running 24 hours […]

Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation

Dipak and Sakhi Gohil were presented with a Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation by Deputy Lieutenant Nick Wood-Dow, for their exceptional […]

Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation

On 24th August, Kelly Smith from Boogie Monsters was delighted to receive a Surrey Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation from Nicola […]

Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation

The Pilot’s Hub Cafe at Redhill Aerodrome was pleased to welcome Nicola Dawes, a Deputy lieutenant of Surrey on 14 […]

Surrey Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation for Scrubs for Heroes Redhill, Reigate & Horley Group

On the 24th August 2021, the Scrubs for Heroes Redhill, Reigate & Horley group welcomed Deputy Lieutenant, Nicola Dawes to […]

Surrey’s Cadets on Parade

By invitation of Commonwealth War Graves, Surrey Sea, Army and Air Cadets were requested to form a Guard of Honour […]

The volunteers of the Guildford and Waverley vaccination  programme receive the Surrey Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation

On 27th July, Deputy Lieutenant Jane Macaulay was delighted to to present the volunteers  working for the Guildford and Waverley […]

Mandira’s Kitchen receives a Surrey Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation

On 27th July, Deputy Lieutenant Jane Macaulay was delighted to to present  Mandira’s Kitchen  with a Surrey Lieutenancy Certificate of […]

Congratulations to the Surrey County Council Armed Forces Team

Congratulations to the Surrey County Council’s Armed Forces Covenant team who have had their Ministry of Defence Gold Employers Recognition […]

ROYALS VISIT BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY

The Lord-Lieutenant received His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent and Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex when they […]

Shere Surgery and SALV (Shere and Local Villages) receive a Surrey Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation

On 21st July, Deputy Lieutenant Jane Macaulay was delighted to to present  Shere Surgery and SALV (Shere and Local Villages)  […]

Shalford Lunch Club receive the Surrey Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation

On 21st July, Jane Macaulay DL was delighted to present a Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation to the  Shalford  Lunch Club.  […]

Fitstuff Run Club Leaders receive the Surrey Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation

On 20th July, Deputy Lieutenant Jane Macaulay was delighted to present Fitstuff Run Club Leaders with a Surrey Lieutenancy Certificate […]

Surrey University Degree Conferment Ceremonies

The Lord-Lieutenant was pleased to receive The Chancellor of Surrey University, HRH The Duke of Kent, at the University of […]

Commemoration Service at the Muslim Burial Ground Peace Garden

The Lord-Lieutenant along with Mayor of Woking, Councillor Liam Lyons, attended the Muslim Burial Ground Peace Garden in Woking on […]

Active Surrey receive the Surrey Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation

On 14th July, Deputy Lieutenant, Peter Lee presented Active Surrey with a Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation.  Presented to their Chair, […]

Lieutenancy Certificate of Appreciation

On Tuesday 13 July Professor Paul Layzell DL visited Collingwood College, Camberley, to present Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant’s Award of Appreciation […]

Launch of The London Irish Foundation Homeless Engagement Project

The London Irish Rugby Club Foundation and Powerday have announced a new partnership to support homeless people, by building a […]

Home-Start East Surrey

Deputy Lieutenant, Peter Lee had the privilege of visiting Home-Start East Surrey on 7 July 2021 to present to them […]

NHS Social Care and Frontline Workers Day

July 5th 1948 was an historic moment in our country’s history. It was the day our pioneering National Health Service (NHS) […]

Veterans’ Hub opens in Spelthorne

Spelthorne Armed Forces Partnership and Surrey Fire and Rescue Service have established a veterans’ hub at Fordbridge fire station to […]

Royal Grammar School Guildford

Deputy Lieutenant, His Honour Judge Christopher Critchlow, visited Royal Grammar School Guildford to present on behalf of the Lieutenancy, seven […]

Royal visit to WC Lee’s Almshouses in Windlesham

The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to welcome HRH The Countess of Wessex GCVO when she arrived to visit The Trustees and […]

Armed Forces Week

This morning the Lord-Lieutenant was pleased to attend the Surrey Armed Forces Flag Raising ceremony and outdoor service given by […]

Armed Forces Day 2021 One week to go!

There is just one week to go until Armed Forces Day. Offering you the chance to recognise the work of our Armed Forces and […]

Surrey residents named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2021

The Surrey Lieutenancy is delighted to congratulate the 22 Surrey residents who have been recognised in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday […]

Domestic Abuse Awareness Week 14- 20 June

This year’s Domestic Abuse Awareness Week is 14 – 20 June. In this video, Chief Executive Joanna Killian and Charlotte […]

10 new Deputy Lieutenants for Surrey

The Lord-Lieutenant has commissioned ten new Deputy Lieutenants (DLs) to the Surrey Lieutenancy, bringing the number of active DLs in […]

The Lord- Lieutenant’s Awards of Appreciation

The Lord Lieutenant’s Awards of Appreciation, launched on 24 February 2021, aim to recognise individuals who contribute exceptional service to […]

Emerge Advocacy receives Queen’s Award

Volunteers from Emerge Advocacy have received the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2021. Emerge trains and equips local volunteers […]

SERV Surrey & London receives Queen’s Award

Volunteers from SERV Surrey & London have received the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2021. This charity, made up […]

Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum (SMEF) receives Queen’s Award

Volunteers from Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum (SMEF) have received the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2021. SMEF is a […]

Mid Surrey Community Fridges receives Queen’s Award

Volunteers from Mid Surrey Community Fridges have received the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2021. Their dedicated work helps […]

Dorking Museum & Heritage Centre receives Queen’s Award

Volunteers from the Dorking Museum & Heritage Centre have received the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2021. Run by […]

Lieutenancy Award Presentation

Margarette Fulleylove was this week presented with a Lieutenancy Award in appreciation of her services to the community.  It was […]

1-7 June 2021 / Volunteers’ Week

Across Surrey, the 37th annual Volunteers’ Week is celebrating the invaluable contribution volunteering makes in our county. This year, Volunteers’ […]

2021 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

The prestigious 2021 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) has been awarded to volunteers from five Surrey groups, it was […]

Whiteley Village 100th Celebrations

On 28th May 1921, King George V and Queen Mary visited Whiteley Village for its official opening, and on Friday […]

Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards of Appreciation

New Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards celebrateexceptional service to Surrey’s local communities The first four recipients of Surrey’s newly launched Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards of […]

Royal celebration of volunteers

Volunteers, clients and staff were all delighted to welcome HRH the Countess of Wessex to The Therapy Garden in Normandy […]

Haslemere Museum Opening

The Lord-Lieutenant visited Haslemere Museum on Monday 17th May to celebrate the re-opening of the museum and to view their […]

Surrey Day 2021

Surrey Day has been running for three years, led by Visit Surrey, BBC Surrey and Surrey Life, and is a […]

Surrey Day 2021

Surrey Day has been running for three years, led by Visit Surrey, BBC Surrey and Surrey Life, and is a […]

International Nurses Day – Wednesday 12th May- A royal thank you for the nurses at Frimley Health Foundation Trust

Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex visit Frimley Park Hospital on International Nurses Day to thank nursing staff for their work during the Covid pandemic.

Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week’s theme for 2021 is ‘Connect with Nature.’ From 10-16th May, this provides a space for increased […]

Congratulations to the 4 companies in Surrey who are winners of The Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2021!

Many congratulations to all businesses recognised with a Queen’s Awards for Enterprise 2021, especially to the 4 winning Surrey companies, […]

A thank you from the Lord-Lieutenant and High Sheriff

to everyone who helped to provide food in Surrey during the Pandemic – many people, food banks and organisations who […]

Cathedral Evening Service to include prayers of thanksgiving for HRH Prince Philip, Friday 16 April, 5.30pm

On the eve of his funeral in Windsor, in Guildford Cathedral there will be an Evening Service which will include […]

Stoke Community Support

The Lord-Lieutenant visited Stoke Community Support on Thursday 8th April where he helped the volunteers with their meal deliveries and […]

Lord-Lieutenant volunteers with Nourish our Nurses

On Tuesday 6th April, the Lord-Lieutenant, accompanied by Jo-Ann Airikkala and Joanne Cheetham from Nourish our Nurses visited Ashford St […]

Centenary of the Royal Australian Airforce

HM The Queen chose Surrey – and the CWGC Air Forces Memorial at Runnymede in Egham – for her first […]

Royal guests praise public sector staff at the core of Surrey’s Covid-19 response

Yesterday (Thursday 18 March) The Earl and Countess of Wessex visited Surrey’s temporary community hospital at Headley Court which was […]

Challengers’ free Zoom sessions help disabled children overcome social isolation

Challengers – the independent children’s charity that provides fun, safe and inclusive play and leisure schemes for disabled children aged […]

Learning more about the QEF

Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation at Leatherheadopened a new Care and Rehabilitation Centre (CRC) in July 2020. Now it is hosting a […]

‘Capable of more’- The Meath charity

‘Capable of more’ – a new short film showcasing The Meath charity, Surrey’s specialist residential care home and day service […]

HRH The Countess of Wessex volunteers at Knaphill Community Fridge.

The HRH The Countess of Wessex volunteered at Knaphill Community Fridge today. The Countess spent the morning sorting grocery deliveries, […]

The Lighthouse and Woking Foodbank receives Royal support

The Lighthouse and Woking Foodbank team was delighted to have HRH The Countess of Wessex volunteering with them at their […]

HRH The Earl of Wessex congratulates Surrey groups nominated for the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2021

Volunteers from the 10 impressive Surrey groups that have been nominated for the prestigious 2021 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service […]

Positive impact of the arts in Surrey highlighted in new Report

Evidence of the positive economic impact and social benefit that arts activities bring to communities right across Surrey is contained […]

Positive impact of the arts in Surrey highlighted in new Report

Evidence of the positive economic impact and social benefit that arts activities bring to communities right across Surrey is contained […]

Nourish our Nurses

Nourish our Nurses was set up on 20th March 2020 in response to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the supermarket shelves being […]

Headway Surrey

Headway Surrey has introduced a new free counselling service to support its clients and their families in coming to terms […]

Oakleaf Enterprise

The current pandemic has highlighted just how widespread #MentalHealth issues are today , and as a result , it is […]

HRH The Earl of Wessex joins a meeting of the Surrey Local Resilience Forum

The Earl of Wessex thanks frontline services at a Surrey’s Local Resilience Forum (SLRF) meeting yesterday for their role in doorstep […]

Explore the history of the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford

Although the Yvonne Arnaud is closed currently (February 2021), the enterprising team there are preparing everything for when the theatre […]

Calling all Veterans across Surrey and beyond!

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service and Surrey Civilian-Military Partnership Board (SCMPB) are delighted to host their second online Veteran’s Hub […]

Freewheelers Theatre and Media Company

2021 has been quite different to how we had all hoped so far and lockdown life is certainly challenging for us […]

Spelthorne Rentstart – Re-building lives in our community

The homeless and vulnerably housed are especially susceptible to catching the coronavirus. That is why, during this pandemic, our service […]

Painshill Park

Covid-19 has made 2020 a difficult – and too often tragic – year for so many individuals, businesses and institutions.  […]

Surrey New Year Honours 2021

Congratulations to all the recipients in Surrey who have been honoured in the New Year’s Honours list. All are extremely […]

The effect of the pandemic on Guildford Crown Court

Thankfully few of us have experience of the Crown Court and so the effects of the pandemic on our county’s […]

Surrey Leaders thank volunteers and staff leading response to Covid-19

Leaders from the Surrey Local Resilience Forum (SLRF) organisations thank volunteers and staff for their response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Coram Life Education delivers in Surrey

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the mental health and wellbeing of pupils and their teachers at a number of primary schools […]

Coram Life Education delivers in Surrey

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the mental health and wellbeing of pupils and their teachers at St Edmund’s primary school in […]

Surrey enters Tier 4 lockdown restrictions

The majority of Surrey is facing tighter Tier 4 COVID restrictions following the recent announcement from the Prime Minster. In […]

Brockham Emergency Response Team (BERT)

The BERT team has been busy in Brockham Village, making sure the heavy winter rains did not result in flooding […]

Face to face counselling sessions now available at Catalyst

Catalyst is pleased to report that some face to face counselling sessions are now up and running, using the group […]

Christmas message from the Chair of The Duke of Edinburgh Award’s Women in Business Committee, HRH The Countess of Wessex, GCVO.

The D of E have produced a special Christmas message themed around the poem ‘What is Christmas’ by Agnes Pharo

Lord-Lieutenant visits the new RBWA refuge.

During lockdown Reigate and Banstead Women’s Aid’s refuge opened a new refuge in partnership with Surrey County Council, The Police […]

The Countess of Wessex GCVO volunteers at the York Road Project , Woking

York Road Project, a charity providing support and accommodation to those experiencing homelessness in Woking, was delighted to welcome HRH […]

1st Sealord Cadet – A first at Reigate Grammar School

For the first time in the history of Reigate Grammar School a Cadet from the Royal Navy has been awarded […]

The Earl & Countess of Wessex join volunteers at FoodWise, 8th December 2020

The Earl and Countess of Wessex visited FoodWise based at the Moorcroft Community Centre on Tuesday 8th December

Mid- Surrey Community Fridges

The Earl and Countess of Wessex spent time volunteering at the Mid- Surrey Community Fridges’ new warehouse in Dorking on Tuesday […]

HRH The Countess of Wessex joins Surrey business leaders to discuss Covid response at a Lieutenancy digital event.

Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex joined more than 70 Surrey business leaders virtually on Wednesday 2nd December to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the county’s businesses.

Long-serving staff retire from The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society

The Royal Alfred Seafarers Society has, for over 150 years, provided residential and nursing care to former seafarers, their widows and dependents.

Lord-Lieutenant volunteers at Stripey Stork

The Lord-Lieutenant visited Stripey Stork last Friday to see their Christmas campaign in action at the Harlequin Theatre, Redhill. The […]

White Ribbon Day

25th November 2020 marked White Ribbon Day and the start of 16 days of action against domestic abuse, ending on […]

Patchwork Gardening Project re-opens

After a challenging and difficult lock down, volunteers are now welcomed back to the support and mental well-being of Dorking’s […]

HRH The Countess of Wessex visits Manna Food Bank in Staines upon Thames

Volunteers at the Manna Food Bank in Staines upon Thames last week welcomed The Countess of Wessex who joined the […]

“Your Fund Surrey”

An exciting and innovative new Capital Projects Fund, with £100 million budget to encourage new ideas for community-led projects, was […]

Surrey Hills Virtual Artisan Market

Surrey Hills Artisan Experiences The Surrey Hills are home to an incredible community of artisans who keep both traditional as […]

Surrey Remembers

The Lord- Lieutenant attended the Remembrance Service at Guildford Cathedral.

Lord-Lieutenant becomes Patron of Oakleaf

Following a visit on Tuesday, 27th October, the Lord-Lieutenant has accepted the invitation to become a Patron for Oakleaf, joining […]

THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF ST GEORGE RAISING FUNDS FOR NHS CHARITIES TOGETHER – BY TEAM ‘SIXES & SEVENS’.

THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF ST GEORGE RAISING FUNDS FOR NHS CHARITIES TOGETHER   – BY TEAM ‘SIXES & SEVENS’. The Chairman […]

Farnham scouts celebrate socially distanced conferment of Chief Scouts Award

Eight scouts from Fox Troop in Farnham paraded recently to receive their long sought after Chief Scouts Award, following four […]

Royal British Legion Surrey Poppy Appeal Launch 2020

The Lord-Lieutenant wishes to share the following message from the Royal British Legion about the 2020 Poppy appeal. “Unfortunately, due […]

Surrey’s Lord-Lieutenant’s Award Ceremony 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the South East Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (SERFCA) hosted the prestigious Lord-Lieutenant Award Ceremony […]

National Day of Prayer for the life of our nation- 18th October 2020

The Cathedrals of the Church of England are joining together for a national Day of Prayer for the life of […]

How Surrey residents can show their respects this Remembrance Sunday

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent Government guidance, showing respect on Remembrance Sunday will need to be conducted in […]

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre receives emergency funding award

The Lord-Lieutenant is delighted that The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, has been awarded £248k in emergency support from the Arts […]

The Queen’s Birthday Honours List

The Lord-Lieutenant is delighted to congratulate the 40 Surrey residents who have been conferred with an honour by The Queen […]

Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex wins national award

Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) has won the magazine Charity Times’ 2020 Charity of the Year Award (income over […]

World Homeless Day

Life can be very hard without the security of a home. In the uncertain world we find ourselves in, homelessness […]

GASP Motor Project re-opens for business

GASP President, Michael More-Molyneux, with students from St Peter’s School; February 2017.

HRH The Countess of Wessex celebrates World Teachers’ Day with teachers and children at Stepping Stones School, in Hindhead

The Lord-Lieutenant joined Staff at Stepping Stones for a visit by HRH The Countess of Wessex on World Teachers’ Day 2020.

Surrey Views: Young People And The Future

Cadet Warrant Officer James Perkins and Cadet Warrant Officer Jess Dennington with the Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey. New podcast on Surrey Views page.

Listening volunteers “There for Everyone” 24/7 – Lord-Lieutenant zooms into Guildford Samaritans AGM

Michael More-Molyneux joined over 70 listening volunteers and his two fellow Patrons for the Guildford Samaritans’ AGM via Zoom on 30th September.

HRH The Earl of Wessex visits Guildford High Street

The Earl of Wessex in Guildford High Street

Surrey Hills “Field to Fork” Royal Visit

HRH The Countess of Wessex GCVO visited Surrey Hills producers and retailers in recognition of their exemplary’ field to fork’ collaboration

HRH the Earl of Wessex visits the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

The Earl of Wessex visited the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford

Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey visits the Foodbank at St Matthew’s, Redhill

The Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, Mr Michael More-Molyneux, visited the Foodbank at St Matthew’s in Redhill on Friday 11th September

Lord-Lieutenant joins volunteers at the Stoke Community Support project.

The Lord-Lieutenant, the High Sheriff of Surrey, Mr Shahid Azeem DL and the Bishop of Guildford, Andrew Watson visited the […]

Local hero works with the Surrey Local Resilience Forum

The Surrey LRF declared a major incident in relation to Covid-19 on 19 March 2020. The following day a multi-agency […]

Home-Start Spelthorne

Home-Start Spelthorne, like all organisations, have been required to make changes and adapt to new ways of working in order […]

The Faith Awareness in Children Trust

The Faith Awareness in Children Trust is a small charity, based in Spelthorne, which helps to teach children and families […]

VJ Day 75 in Farnham

VJ Day 75 was commemorated in Farnham at the War Memorial in Gostrey Meadow on Saturday 15th August 2020.

VJ Day in Spelthorne

August 15th 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of VJ Day and the end of the Second World War.  In the […]

VJ 75th Anniversary 15th August 2020

I am very much looking forward to taking part in the Cathedral Eucharist with a Commemoration of VJ Day Service […]

GASP Motor Project update.

Many schools were unable to continue their sessions with GASP by the middle of March. When schools closed for most […]

Queen’s Awards for Enterprise – Promoting Opportunity ( through social mobility)

The Promoting Opportunity (through social mobility) category of the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, will be going live for applications on Monday 20 July.The Promoting […]

Lord- Lieutenant and High Sheriff pack activity bags at Stripey Stork, Reigate

On Tuesday 14th July the Mr Michael More-Molyneux, the Lord Lieutenant of Surrey and Mr Shahid Azeem DL , the Surrey High Sheriff, visited the Stripey Stork at their Reigate warehouse.

The Countess of Wessex joins fellow WI Members for a catch-up at local Surrey pub

The Countess of Wessex today joined fellow members of the Bagshot Women’s Institute for a catch-up at the Half Moon pub in Windlesham, Surrey, which re-opened at the weekend.

“Rising To The Challenge,” Lord – Lieutenant pays tribute to heroic NHS In 72nd birthday tribute.

“Today we celebrate 72 years of our National Health Service. In what has been its most difficult period in history […]

Huckleberries Nurture Farm helps children re-connect after lockdown

Huckleberries was established in 2019 to build resilience in primary aged children and young people by helping them to adjust […]

Change of Scene Campaigns For New Space for Vulnerable Children

Change of Scene Campaigns For New Space for Vulnerable Children Change of Scene is about to start a capital fundraising […]

Local Minibus Provides Lifeline for Sheltered Housing Residents

For residents of Fenner House and Mayfield, the two sheltered housing schemes managed by Walton Charity, the popular minibus service […]

HRH The Earl of Wessex visits Brookwood Cemetery

This week (Wednesday 1 July), The Earl of Wessex visited Brookwood Cemetery to learn about the work of the Surrey Local Resilience Forum Death Management Team and thank cemetery staff who have worked through the COVID-19 outbreak.

Cathedral shines red, white and blue for armed forces day

Armed Forces Day is a chance for all of us to show our support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets.

HRH The Earl of Wessex Discusses Covid-19 Measures At Guildford Crown Court

HRH The Earl of Wessex paid a visit to Guildford Crown Court on Friday 26thJune to see how the staff and judges have kept the court operating through Covid-19 and the recovery measures put in place to enable the court to resume jury trials.

Lord Lieutenant Supports The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment Mobile Testing Unit

The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment was joined by the Lord- Lieutenant Michael More-Molyneux at a Mobile Testing Unit in Camberley on 26th June.

Local Air Ambulance Flying High With Outstanding Service

Through careful planning Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) has maintained a full service throughout the Coronavirus crisis, responding to the sickest or most critically injured within the region.

Surrey leads the way with new domestic abuse refuge

A new and much- needed safe refuge for 18 families – women and children who are the victims of domestic abuse – opened at a location in Surrey on 15th June. The local charity, Reigate and Banstead Women’s Aid, was alarmed at the massive surge in demand for domestic abuse support during Lockdown …

Community Foundation for Surrey makes grants to those in serious need

Charities and community groups supporting some of the most vulnerable and isolated across Surrey during the Covid-19 crisis are gearing up for a huge increase in demand during late June and July.

Flag raising ceremony to mark Armed Forces Week 2020

A flag raising ceremony took place on 22nd June at 10.30am outside Guildford Cathedral to mark the start of Armed Forces Week.

The Earl of Wessex visits team at the heart of COVID-19 emergency response

The Earl of Wessex met the Surrey Local Resilience Forum on 17th June

The Earl of Wessex volunteers for ‘Trolley Tuesday’ at the Godalming & Villages Community Store.

The Godalming & Villages Community Store was delighted to welcome HRH The Earl of Wessex on the 16th June. The Earl joined volunteers at the store at the Wilfrid Noyce Centre, who have been working there since it opened on 20th April.

Lord-Lieutenant supports Surrey school scrubs effort

Oxted School invited the Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, Mr Michael More-Molyneux to visit their Design Technology Department on 10 June to meet the staff who have been making PPE for local care homes etc

Surrey History Centre

Residents of all ages and communities across Surrey are being invited to keep a personal record of what life has been like for them during shutdown.

‘The vital role of the volunteer’

As Volunteers’ Week drew to a close on 8th June, Surrey’s Lord-Lieutenant echoed the words from HM The Queen

‘For the Love of Scrubs’ gets Royal volunteer

HRH The Countess of Wessex made a private visit to volunteer with the Farnham, Aldershot and Guildford hub of ‘For the Love of Scrubs’.

A message from HM Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, Michael More-Molyneux

Welcome to the re-designed and refreshed Lieutenancy Website.  I do hope you will find it a helpful source of news about […]

Chiddingfold Bonfire Association

The group of about 40 village volunteers who make-up the Chiddingfold Bonfire Association have worked selflessly throughout the coronavirus crisis to support those in need in this rural community, especially more elderly and vulnerable residents.

Surrey first in UK for Covid-19 rehab hospital

The Surrey Lieutenancy is proud that the former military rehabilitation hospital at Headley Court near Leatherhead has been transformed into the UK’s first dedicated community rehab hospital.

Voluntary Action South West Surrey

The support and community spirit in Guildford and Waverley during the coronavirus pandemic has been truly amazing. To share this […]

Countess submits Mosque snapshot to #HoldStill2020

After her visit to the Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking (click here), The Countess of Wessex has submitted this image to #HoldStill2020

Oakleaf Enterprise

Mental health charity, Oakleaf Enterprise – which draws clients across Surrey out of isolation and loneliness by providing award-winning mental wellbeing services.

The Earl of Wessex Zooms into Orpheus

Vulnerable students self-isolating in supported housing at The Orpheus Centre in Godstone took a Zoom call from The Earl of Wessex.

Fairlands, Liddington Hall, and Gravetts Lane Community Association (FLGCA), Guildford

The FLGCA recognised the pressing need to support local residents who were elderly and/or vulnerable and who needed to self-isolate.

National Honours for COVID-19 work

The government has announced that new Honours will be awarded to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the UK’s COVID-19 response.

Woking Mosque welcomes Royal volunteers

The Earl and Countess of Wessex joined volunteers at the Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking on 21st May to help pack emergency food parcels for vulnerable people across the borough.

Cross party politicians together for Runnymede

Thirteen councillors across all the political parties in Runnymede Borough have joined together to run the Runnymede Foodbank (linked to The Trussell Trust) during the pandemic.

Down on the farm during Covid-19

Hill House Farm at Beare Green, near Dorking is a family run farm dedicated to connecting people to the countryside through great food and outstanding rural experiences.

Sign-up to the Healthy Surrey Virtual Wellbeing Hub

There’s never been a better time for those who are socially isolated to focus on their wellbeing with the Surrey Virtual Wellbeing Hub.

#ClapForOurCarers

The Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, Michael More-Molyneux and his wife Sarah (above) socially distanced with neighbours at 8pm on Thursday 14th May.

‘Nourish our Nurses’ receives Royal support

To mark International Nurses’ Day on 12th May, HRH The Countess of Wessex spent the morning volunteering with ‘Nourish our Nurses’.

VE Day 1945 recalled from Covid-19 isolation!

Friday 8th May 2020 marked 75 years since the nation celebrated the allied victory in Europe with VE Day.

Fairwood Helpers and Worplesdon community groups

Since the start of the Covid-19 crisis Fairwood Helpers have worked with, and alongside, other local groups.

The Guildford Institute

We are working hard to keep the spirit of the Guildford Institute alive and thanks to the efforts of our team of tutors, we now offer our courses online.

Tandridge District Council

We thank our staff, residents, businesses, parish councils, Tandbridge Voluntary Action and many community groups for their support and community teamwork over the past months.

Lifeline for vulnerable East Surrey families

The work of Stripey Stork, the baby bank that is a lifeline for ‘at risk’ families in Reigate and Redhill – supplying them with practical (donated) items.

Runnymede Foodbank/The Trussell Trust

We rely on the support of our local community for food donations, volunteering and finances. For more information, please visit our website.

Coast to Capital Growth Hub

The Coast to Capital Growth Hub team provides fully funded advice, signposting and support helping enterprises address business challenges.

The Brigitte Trust

The Brigitte Trust is a charity offering support and practical help at home to people facing cancer, MND, MS, heart, lung failure and other illness.

Right at Home

Our owner and Managing Director shares concerns over people who are avoiding help in the current situation and reassures us that it is Safe to Care.

The Meath Epilepsy Charity

The Meath is a specialist residential care home and day service for adults who live with complex epilepsy and disabilities.

Step by Step

These are challenging times for everyone, not least the young people in our care. With your support, we continue to work with those who rely on our help.

Jigsaw, South-East

Information, advice and guidance to help support bereaved children and young people and those facing the loss of a loved one during the Coronavirus outbreak.

Guildford Borough Villages and Parishes

Parish councils and local groups have set up initiatives, supporting communities through the current coronavirus pandemic and to help coordinate volunteers.

Manna Foodbank

Manna Food Bank is currently operating as normal although demand is up significantly. Some donation points have closed, but we have new ones in place.

Spelthorne Borough Council

Spelthorne Borough Council makes every attempt to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information contained in the documents on this site.

Surrey Youth Focus

If you have any Covid related questions not answered in this bulletin please let us know and we will endeavour to find the information.

Citizens Advice free support in Surrey

As people encounter unprecedented problems related to Covid-19, more are turning to Citizens Advice, the network of independent charities.

Surrey Care Trust

Surrey Care Trust is helping vulnerable young people and families who are being affected by the mental health and financial effects of Covid-19.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospice

Chief Executive of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is urging the community to donate what they can as they face the crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Headway

Even though our doors are currently closed we are still offering services to our clients and their families in need of support.

Catalyst

Catalyst, providing specialist drug, alcohol and mental health and wellbeing support, remains open during COVID-19 for referrals to our support services.

Elmbridge Borough Council

If you have received a food package and there are unwanted items in the package or you don’t need the whole package, donate them to a local food bank.

Shah Jahan Mosque

The Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking has launched a 24-hour service offering food and other help to those affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

The Lighthouse, Woking

Closing our food distribution centres at Woking Town Centre, Sythwood, Sheerwater and Byfleet Village, we had a team help us move stocks to Sheerwater.

Haslemere Help

350 volunteers are providing for the community support group Haslemere Help, for those who are self-isolating or vulnerable during the Covid-19 outbreak.

Godalming & Villages Community Store

The Godalming & Villages Community Store was launched by Godalming Town Council in the Wilfred Noyce Centre, next to the town’s Crown Court Car Park.

Farnham COVID-19 Co-ordinating Group

Following the government’s decision to put the country into lockdown, an immense amount of work has been done to ensure the most vulnerable are cared for.

Holy Cross Hospital

The Physiotherapy Centre at Holy Cross Hospital is offering a free telephone or video physiotherapy consultation to NHS staff.

University of Surrey rolls out its Covid Assist

The University of Surrey has received daily requests for assistance from organisations, both locally and nationally, since the start of the Covid crisis.

Royal visitor helps to shine a light

The Lighthouse Woking Foodbank welcomed HRH The Countess of Wessex to its warehouse facility at Sheerwater on 24th March.

Merstham Mix, Community Café CIC

Working with food surplus partners and using high quality donated goods alongside our suppliers, we ensure our meals are affordable and nutritious.

Foodbank at St Matthew’s Redhill

The Foodbank at St Matthew's is working to meet the challenges of coronavirus (COVID-19). Low income families and older people are hit particularly hard.

Lord-Lieutenant volunteers with ‘Surrey Drive’

On 27th April, Surrey’s Lord-Lieutenant, Michael More-Molyneux, joined a team from local networking group, Surrey Event Professionals.

Surrey Heath PREPARED

Surrey Heath PREPARED was set up by voluntary groups and Surrey Heath Borough Council to support to those self-isolating and the vulnerable.

Surrey Heath Borough Council – charity grant scheme

Surrey Heath BC has launched a rapid response fund to help smaller charitable organisations affected by the impact of Covid-19.

Nourish Our Nurses – Engelfield Green

Nourish our Nurses in north Surrey, supply fresh fruit, vegetables and pasta to the NHS frontline staff at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals Trust.

Royal Alexandra and Albert School, Reigate – visors for the NHS

Staff from the Design Technology Department at Royal Alexandra and Albert School working with laser cutters and 3D printers producing visors for NHS staff.

Samaritans across Surrey

The current pandemic – and its impact on the physical and mental health of our nation – has created unprecedented demand for Samaritans nationally.

Army Training Centre Pirbright ATC(P)

After they had completed 14 days in isolation under HM Government direction, the Army Training Centre Pirbright returned nearly all recruits.

Dorking Area Foodbank

Dorking Area Foodbank open for free food in Dorking and the surrounding villages who are in financial need, including those affected by the Covid-19 crisis.

Take a wellbeing drone flight over Painshill Park!

Instead of marking Surrey Day 2020 on Saturday May 2nd·with public events or private visits, the coronavirus crisis meant a 'virtual' celebration instead.

Guildford Cathedral turns blue for NHS

Guildford Cathedral – high on Stag Hill – is being illuminated in blue, the colour of the NHS, every Thursday evening during the crisis, to salute healthcare workers.

Coronavirus – Surrey’s Response so far

#surreytogether Supporting vulnerable Surrey residents and shielding them from Coronavirus. Download your copy of the infographic here.

Community support is centre stage at Harlequin

The Harlequin Theatre in Redhill has been repurposed as a community support centre to co-ordinate the distribution of food & emergency packs.

Helping Surrey communities through the crisis

Surrey Community Action (SCA) is working with the county’s voluntary, community and faith sectors to help co-ordinate their responses to the coronavirus.

Hand made for heroes

Responding to the extreme shortage of PPE for the county’s dedicated frontline workers, Surrey County Council is appealing urgently for skilled volunteers.

How you can register to volunteer

Your local Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) or Volunteer Centre is the place that coordinates volunteers in Surrey. Many local organisations, charities and community groups are helping out.

Grant for PPE protects Transform key workers

The charity Transform Housing and Support operates across Surrey, providing vital accommodation and support for homeless, vulnerable and excluded people.

Food for front line NHS staff

HRH The Countess of Wessex joined volunteers from the Army’s Cadet Training Centre Frimley Park on Friday 17th April at Frimley Park Hospital.

Private Royal visit supports the Hope Hub

Working to prevent and end homelessness in Surrey Heath Borough, delivering food every week to clients who are in temporary accommodation during COVID-19.

Join the 2.6 Challenge for Surrey charities!

Many work at the front line with some of the most vulnerable in our county, of every age and background – and they need our support more than ever.

Community Angels move to telephone service

Community Angels are volunteer befrienders who support adults of all ages and life stages in Guildford Borough - help overcome isolation and loneliness.

Surrey’s NHS Hospital Heroes!

Across the county, individuals and communities are stepping-up to support them, volunteering much needed items and donations of time and/or money.

Inspiring food drops for Mole Vale communities

Responding to the Covid 19 crisis, Mid Surrey Community Fridges has changed how it operates by launching a referral bag drop service.

Surrey Food banks call for financial donations

The 28+ Food banks across Surrey urgently need financial donations (to replace the food donations they usually rely on).

Surrey’s own Coronavirus Response Fund

To meet some of the urgent funding needs of community groups and charities, Coronavirus Response Fund has been set up.

Support local enterprise in this crisis

Even though we may currently no longer explore the stunning Surrey countryside, you can benefit from some of the wonderful products that Surrey Hills businesses offer.

Surrey Community Helpline open longer

Surrey County Council has set up the Surrey Community Helpline (0300 200 1008) and extended its hours from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm.

Huge demand for Telephone Counselling Service

SDAC (Surrey Drug and Alcohol Care) is responding to extra demand for its Helpline and Telephone Counselling Service (TCS).

Food from Spectrum hub for most vulnerable

Guildford’s Spectrum Leisure Centre has become a key hub for distributing food supplies on behalf of the Government to hundreds of people across Surrey.

BERT leads the way with community response

Brockham Emergency Response Team (BERT) was set up in 2013 to respond to local emergencies and help protect the lives of those in distress in its community.

Watch out for Coronavirus scams!

Surrey’s Trading Standards reporting different coronavirus scams, including miracle cures for the virus and home testing kits, which don’t exist.

Five surrey residents awarded British Empire Awards

HM Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey meets with five Surrey Residents awarded the British Empire Awards in the New Year Honours List 2020.

Six Surrey organisations nominated for The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2020

HM Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, Michael More-Molyneux, meets the six nominees at a Reception at Loseley Park, sponsored by Surrey County Council.

HM Lord-Lieutenant’s Certificates for Meritorious Service presented to members of Surrey’s Reserve and Cadet Forces

The Awards Ceremony took place at Denbies in Dorking and recognised outstanding volunteering for the county.

Dedicated volunteers from the Friends of Ash Link receive the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

The volunteering group of Spelthorne Natural History Society gathered on Splash Meadow in Shepperton to accept the award from the Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey.

55 active volunteers of Swingbridge Community Boats receive the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

This highlights the services they provide to support, mentor and train disadvantaged and vulnerable people, through environmental work and trips.

Volunteers from Fairwood Helpers, receive the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service from Surrey’s Lord-Lieutenant

Fairwood Helpers provide much-needed transport plus community support and befriending for elderly and isolated people.

Forty-seven serving police officers celebrated reaching their Independent Patrol Status

The Passing Out Parade was attended by Chief Constable Ephgrave and Assistant Chief Constable Burton.

Opus2 International, receive the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation

The Award was made to the company’s CEO and founder, Graham Smith-Bernal, at an informal presentation in August.

Volunteers of BERT receive a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service at Brockham Green

The volunteers of the Brockham Emergency Response Team (BERT) were one of nine Surrey groups to receive the Award.

The Surrey Hills was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 60 years ago, on 8th May 1958

It was celebrated with a reception, sponsored by the Kier Group, in the State Rooms at Speaker’s House, House of Commons.

The annual Poppy Appeal Cadets Awards Ceremony took place in the Chapel at the Royal Alexandra and Albert School.

It recognised the achievements of the outstanding cadet units and individuals who together collected over £85,750.

Rentokil Initial, in Camberley, was recognised with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2017

The Lord-Lieutenant visited the company’s Pest Control Centre in Crawley to present the award to Rentokil CEO, Andy Ransom.

MR Solutions received the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise

For outstanding success in International Trade (a year earlier, the company had received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation).

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, paid a special visit to the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home Old Windsor Centre at Runnymede

She was welcomed by a dog guard of honour before touring the medical facilities, kennels and cattery with ambassadors, David Gandy and Amanda Holden.