Parish Council Covid - 19 Update.

Published: 01 May 2020

Please find attached a summary of some recent communications and updates which may be of interest to your community group, charity or volunteers.

• Caterham, Oxted and Godstone Lions – funding available.
• Surrey County Council Hardship Fund – this is for existing charities facing hardship due to Covid 19.
• Citizens Advice update and detail of a commonly asked money-related question, with signposting.
• Social care, health and community tips and information, for those of you volunteering in the community in response to the virus.

These documents are shared for information, offering pointers and tips to support the huge contributions you are making in your local area.  

Do get back to us if you need more information, have any queries, or need support in meeting the challenges in your local community. Tandridge Voluntary Action (TVA) is a charity that supports local charities, community groups and volunteers in the district. We are aware that many of you are giving your time and energy to respond to this crisis; we will do what we can to help you.

If you want a chat about support for your group, or volunteering issues – you can call one of our TVA Volunteering Managers -  Helen (07741 657182 helen@tva.org.uk ) or Julia (07741 657190 julia@tva.org.uk).

TVA also runs the Tandridge Befriending Scheme, for real friendships, currently on the phone. Coordinator Lucy Darlow is matching new friends, and would love to hear from you if you know of someone who would benefit from a friend to talk to. Lucy is on 07796 307286 befriending@tva.org.uk