The voluntary and community groups in Runnymede are highly valued and this is reflected in the Council's financial support of over £400,000 annually in Grant Aid.

Thanks to the commitment of the volunteers and paid staff the work of these groups and organizations is wide ranging providing health and social care services, transport, information and advice and social activities for young and old for example. The Runnymede Compact (an agreed way of working between the Council and the Voluntary and Community groups) has been in place for nearly two years and has further enhanced joint working with the Council.

Runnymede Rentstart provides assistance to homeless couples and single people who need help in securing privately rented accommodation. The assistance is by way of a deposit bond, which is given to the landlord in order to secure accommodation for the client.

Runnymede Rentstart is operated by Runnymede CAB. The bureau in Addlestone is open as follows:

Monday - 10.00am - 12.30pm

Tuesday - 10.00am - 12.30pm and 1.15pm - 3.30pm

Wednesday - 10.00am - 12.30pm and 1.15pm - 3.30pm

Wednesday evening - Appointments Only

Friday - 10.00am - 12.30pm

Ring 01932 842666 for telephone assessment the same hours as above, excluding Wednesday evenings.

Ring 01932 827187 to leave a short message about ongoing casework or to find out further information about our services.

The purpose of RAVS is to improve the life of the people in Runnymede by:

• promoting voluntary work
• supporting voluntary and community organisations
• being a voice for the voluntary sector
• identifying gaps in provision - working in partnership with other agencies

Runnymede Association of Voluntary Services (RAVS)

Runnymede Association of Voluntary Services, 12-13 The Sainsbury Centre, Chertsey KT16 9AG.  Tel:  01932 571122

Opening hours

Monday - Thursday 9.00 am - 4.00 pm
Friday 9.00 am - 1.00 pm