Message to our Volunteers
Dear Volunteers,
As we celebrate National Volunteers' week, we wanted to take a moment to say something that can never be said often enough: THANK YOU
Every day, through your generosity, kindness, and willingness to give your time, you make an incredible difference to the lives of all of our clients. Whether you volunteer every week, every month, or whenever you are able, your contribution matters more than you may realise.
At Shirley Neighbourhood Care, our services are built on compassion, connection, and community. Those values come to life because of people like you. Your support enables us to be there for our clients when they need us most, offering practical help, friendship, reassurance, and a reminder that they are not alone.
No act of kindness is ever too small. Every phone call made, every journey driven, every shopping bus, every lunch club, every event supported, every hour given, and every smile shared helps strengthen our community and enriches the lives of our clients. Together, these acts create something truly remarkable.
Quite simply, we could not do what we do without you.
We know that volunteering often takes place quietly, without expectation of recognition or reward. Yet the impact of your time and care is immeasurable. You bring warmth, dignity, companionship, and hope to so many people, and for that we are deeply grateful.
This week, and every week, we celebrate you. Thank you for your commitment, your kindness, and for choosing to be part of the Shirley Neighbourhood Care family. We are incredibly fortunate to have you with us and proud to work alongside such a dedicated and caring group of people.
On behalf of everyone at Shirley Neighbourhood Care, and the many clients whose lives you touch, thank you for all that you do.
With heartfelt appreciation and gratitude, Emily (Manager), Barbara (Chair), Alison, Mike and David (Trustees)
Spring Park Bowling Club make SNC their charity for 2026
Shirley Neighbourhood Care has been lucky this year to be chosen as the Spring Park Bowling Club Charity for 2026. The Lady Captain of the Club, Rosemary, is a long standing volunteer for SNC and can often be seen at our Lunch Club.
As part of the fundraising activities, they held a Charity Bowling event on Sunday 7th June and there were a few SNC volunteers there, including our Chair, Barbara, who confesses to not being the best at Lawn Bowling! It was a great afternoon, just £3 to enter, with 6 challenges to take part in and some great prizes for the winners, plus free teas and home made cakes which were lovely. The finale was ‘Hit the Spider’ and Janet a Bowling Club member, and a SNC volunteer was lucky to win the prize of a fruit hamper. Well done Janet.
It was a great afternoon and if anyone is interested in joining the Spring Park Bowling Club their website is Spring Park Shirley Bowling Club, Croydon or call 0208 654 2636. They have Taster Days so do get in touch with them if you are interested.
Thanks again to Rosemary and the Bowling Club for your support in 2026.
