Mission

We support and partner with a number of organisations to serve others locally, nationally and globally.  10% of our annual freewill donations are given to our chosen world mission partners.

Monthly Mission Focus

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Be Me Project is a local charity running bespoke emotional wellbeing courses to improve self esteem, confidence and managing emotions. We mainly work in secondary schools with boys and girls.

At the end of last year we celebrated our 10 year anniversary. We have grown from a 2 person outreach in 1 school to working in 18 schools.  It has been a privilege to now support nearly 700 young people per year and to see so many of them feel more positive about life/themselves and better able to embrace opportunities ahead.

“It was really chilled sharing thoughts and feelings in each of our lives, in a safe environment, to get stuff off my chest. I guess it made me think about how to deal with situations in life and feel a lot less stressed over them. I learnt all about me and that I’m worth just as much as anyone else” 

We are also delighted to re-launch our Bible study course - She Is Deeper -  based around Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well, which explores our identity, truth and purpose. We are trialing this in a voluntary aided school in Dorking.

Overall, it is a challenging time as schools are reporting more difficult behaviour, increasing mental health problems and a significant level of non-attendance. As a result we are planning to continue to expand our work in Surrey and also find ways to give longer term support to beneficiaries and create a deeper presence in schools.

We are extremely thankful for the encouragement, prayers, volunteers and funding SGSG has given to us.

We would value prayers for:

●     That Be Me Project can provide a stepping stone towards transformation and enable people to thrive.

●     For discernment, resources and funding as we continue to expand our support of vulnerable young people

For more information please see our website: www.bemeproject.org or contact Sue Gledhill  (sue@bemeproject.org).

Alternatives Trust is based in Newham, East London, providing counselling related to unintended pregnancy as well as supporting parents in vulnerable situations.

Alternatives Trust is based in Newham, East London, providing counselling related to unintended pregnancy as well as supporting parents in vulnerable situations.

Always Learning Developing And Growing promotes the inclusion of people with learning disabilities into their local community life.

Always Learning Developing And Growing promotes the inclusion of people with learning disabilities into their local community life.

The Be Me Project supports secondary school students and women who are struggling with anxiety, low self esteem or other emotional issues.

The Be Me Project supports secondary school students and women who are struggling with anxiety, low self esteem or other emotional issues.

The Besom helps people in the local community make a difference and provides a bridge between those who want to give time, money, things or skills and those who are in need, ensuring what is given is used effectively.

The Besom helps people in the local community make a difference and provides a bridge between those who want to give time, money, things or skills and those who are in need, ensuring what is given is used effectively.

Christian Aid aims to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty.

Christian Aid aims to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty.

Christian Solidarity Worldwide works across many countries to ensure the right to freedom of religion or belief is upheld and protected.

Christian Solidarity Worldwide works across many countries to ensure the right to freedom of religion or belief is upheld and protected.

Interserve works amongst the peoples of the Asia and Arab world, equipping everyday Christians for cross-cultural mission. We support our partners Jonathan and Helen in Bristol.

Interserve works amongst the peoples of the Asia and Arab world, equipping everyday Christians for cross-cultural mission. We support our partners Jonathan and Helen in Bristol.

Karen Border Ministries is an outreach programme initiated by Christ Church Bangkok. They support Karen people who have escaped Myanmar as refugees and live in Northern Thailand

Karen Border Ministries is an outreach programme initiated by Christ Church Bangkok. They support Karen people who have escaped Myanmar as refugees and live in Northern Thailand

LeatherHEAD START works with people who have been made homeless in the Leatherhead area, providing accommodation and support.

LeatherHEAD START works with people who have been made homeless in the Leatherhead area, providing accommodation and support.

Mothers' Union is an international Christian charity that supports families worldwide. Its members are not all mothers, as there are many parents, men, widows, singles and grandparents involved in its work.

Mothers' Union is an international Christian charity that supports families worldwide. Its members are not all mothers, as there are many parents, men, widows, singles and grandparents involved in its work.

Music in Ministry Trust promotes the Christian faith through the music ministry of Bryn Howarth. Most of the Trust’s work is in UK prisons.

Music in Ministry Trust promotes the Christian faith through the music ministry of Bryn Howarth. Most of the Trust’s work is in UK prisons.

The Nazareth Way provides support and resources for the prison chaplaincies in Surrey, especially the chaplaincy at Send women’s prison.

The Nazareth Way provides support and resources for the prison chaplaincies in Surrey, especially the chaplaincy at Send women’s prison.

Through the Roof is a Christian disability charity, aiming to see the lives of disabled people transformed around the world.

Through the Roof is a Christian disability charity, aiming to see the lives of disabled people transformed around the world.

Yala Widows and Orphans Support Project (YAWOSUP) supports widows, orphans, teenage mothers and vulnerable children in Kenya.

Yala Widows and Orphans Support Project (YAWOSUP) supports widows, orphans, teenage mothers and vulnerable children in Kenya.

LIV exists to glorify God by serving the vulnerable children of our nation. There are millions of children at risk in South Africa, LIV focuses on the solution by bringing hope and a future to them.

LIV exists to glorify God by serving the vulnerable children of our nation. There are millions of children at risk in South Africa, LIV focuses on the solution by bringing hope and a future to them.

Ashtead Churches Together (ACT)

Together with St Michael’s Roman Catholic Church and Ashtead Baptist Church, we worship and serve in the local community.

The Good Friday Pond Service is held just off Barnett Wood Lane, and the Remembrance Sunday Service by the war memorial is deeply moving. We celebrate our unity with an annual service.

Food is also important, with our monthly Men’s Breakfast, and the Ashtead Village Day Tea Tent.

St Michael's Roman Catholic Church
Ashtead Baptist Church

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’” Jesus

— Matthew 25:35-36