Voluntary Action Surrey East

Who we are

Voluntary Action Surrey East (VASE) strengthens the voluntary, charity, community and social enterprise sector so communities across East Surrey can thrive. We provide the tools, knowledge, and networks that help local organisations create lasting, meaningful impact.
 

VASE brings together the long-standing histories of two respected community support organisations: Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead and Tandridge Voluntary Action. Today, we work closely with the East Surrey VCSE sector, funders, stakeholders, volunteers, health partners and local authorities to ensure community groups have the support they need to flourish.

Our culture and values

Our Mission

Our mission is simple: to empower people and organisations to build stronger, more connected and inclusive communities across East Surrey.

We do this by supporting voluntary and community groups with practical guidance, specialist expertise, and opportunities to learn, collaborate, and grow.
 

At the heart of our mission is a commitment to:
 

Sustainability – helping organisations build strong foundations for long-term impact.
Gather and Grow – supporting groups of all sizes to develop skills, capacity, and confidence.
Equity and Equality – championing fair access to resources, opportunities, and support for all communities.

Our Values

Our values shape how we work and guide every partnership we build:

Community First

We believe people and communities thrive when they are supported, connected, and empowered.

Collaboration

We bring organisations, volunteers, funders, and local authorities together to create collective impact.

Equity and Inclusion

We work to ensure every group and individual has a fair chance to contribute and succeed, removing barriers wherever they exist.

Sustainable Impact

We support approaches that strengthen organisations for the long term—building resilience, encouraging innovation, and promoting evidence-based decisions.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an environment where every individual and community has a fair opportunity to participate, contribute, and thrive. We actively work to remove barriers, address inequalities, and ensure access to the resources, opportunities, and support needed for everyone to succeed.