Volunteer Centre Sutton

07/09/2026

❤️ When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked?

Take a moment to check your blood pressure with our friendly Health Navigators.

📍 Unity Junction, St Nicholas Centre
📅 Today, Tuesday or Wednesday
⏰11am - 2pm

When was the last time you checked your blood pressure?🤔

Volunteer Centre Sutton has been busy this summer helping local residents check theirs. High blood pressure often has no symptoms, which is why checks like these are so important.

Head down to Unity Junction, St Nicholas Centre, Monday (today), Tuesday or Wednesday and find out your numbers.

07/09/2026

🚶‍♀️ Fancy a sociable walk and some friendly company?

Join our Sutton Befrienders walking group at Beddington Park! 💙

Enjoy a relaxed 45-minute walk, meet others and get some fresh air. Everyone is welcome, and there’s no need to book.

⏰ Tuesdays, 10.30am – Beddington Park
📍 Meet opposite St Mary’s Church, Beddington, SM6 7NH.
☕️ Most walks finish with a café stop and a chat.
🎟️ FREE

Just turn up and look for our walk leaders in blue high-vis jackets! 👋

02/09/2026

Celebrating extraordinary volunteers 🌟

Volunteers are at the heart of Sutton's communities.

If you know someone who generously gives their time to support others, recognise their dedication by nominating them for the Outstanding Volunteer Award.

Say thank you by sharing their story.

Nominate a volunteer today: https://bit.ly/sutton-community-awards

02/09/2026

Our Health Navigators volunteers will be at Unity Junction next week offering free, walk-in blood pressure checks.

If you’re nearby, pop in and take 5 minutes to check your blood pressure

During Know Your Numbers week, our brilliant volunteers from Volunteer Centre Sutton will be at Unity Junction offering free, walk-in blood pressure checks.

📍Unity Junction, St Nicholas Centre
📅 Monday 7th, Tuesday 8th & Wednesday 9th September
⏰11am - 2pm

High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. If you’re in the area, come along and take 5 minutes to know your numbers💙

27/08/2026

💃 Volunteer Story: Mary | Music & Movement 🎶

Meet Mary, a volunteer dance tutor with Sutton Befrienders Music and Movement, who uses her background in dance and music to help older people get moving, have fun and, in her words, “give them a lift.” ❤️

Through music, movement and a little bit of joy, Mary helps create sessions where older people can stay active, connect with others and enjoy themselves.

Mary shares what volunteering means to her and the difference she sees it making for others.

🎥 Watch Mary’s story and discover how volunteering can make a difference.

26/08/2026

Celebrating organisations creating lasting impact 🏢

Across Sutton, voluntary and community organisations change lives every day.

This award recognises an organisation making an exceptional contribution to local communities through dedication, innovation and impact.

Nominate an organisation today: https://bit.ly/sutton-community-awards

25/08/2026

Didn't get the results you were hoping for? Not sure what's next? Or just need someone in your corner?

You might need a mentor.

Based on our calculations…

You might need a mentor.

Didn't get the results you were hoping for? Not sure what's next? Or just need someone in your corner?

Our 12-week mentoring pathway is designed for young people aged 16–24 who are not currently in education, employment or training - or who are at risk of becoming NEET.

We'll help you build your confidence, work on your CV, prepare for interviews, explore your options and figure out what comes next.

You don't have to have it all figured out. You just need somewhere to start.

Interested? Get in touch with MAPS to find out more.

linktr.ee/MAPSmentoringadvocacy

25/08/2026

🚶‍♀️ Fancy a sociable walk? Join Sutton Befrienders! 💙

Our Sutton Befrienders project is growing its sociable walking groups, helping people across the community get active, enjoy the outdoors and meet others in a safe and friendly environment.

Whether you’re looking to enjoy a gentle walk with some company or simply want to get out and about, everyone is welcome. Come along on your own or bring a friend – there’s no need to book.

We are always looking for new volunteers to join our walk leader team, if you would like to join us, please contact the Sutton Befrienders.

Find out more: vcsutton.org.uk/sutton-befrienders/sutton-befrienders-group-activ

24/08/2026

🇺🇦 Standing with our Ukrainian community

Today, we join MAPS Mentoring, Advocacy and Peer Support in celebrating Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day and recognising the strength, courage and resilience of Ukrainian people and communities.

Happy Independence Day, Ukraine! 💙💛

20/08/2026

Results day can bring a whole mix of emotions. 🎓

Whether today brings celebration, disappointment, relief or uncertainty, remember that every young person deserves someone in their corner.

Results day looks different for every young person. Some will celebrating. Some will be struggling, quietly. Every single one of them deserves someone in their corner - whatever today brings.

Good luck to all of our amazing young people collecting results today 💚