Conference report – Pulling Together: Funding, Resources and Collaboration
On the 9th of July, more than 100 people braved a tube strike to join the Islington Voluntary Sector Conference 2015. They met funders, heard inspirational speakers, and discussed opportunities for collaboration in a whole range of fields. Their views were noted down...
‘It’s no fun being on benefits’: the reality of welfare reform
Between 2010 and 2015, the coalition government cut welfare spending by £15 billion. With George Osborne’s July budget pledging to cut welfare again, this time by £12 billion over only two years, it’s time to pay attention to what the huge cuts already made have meant...Nominate Islington Volunteers of the Year
Last opportunity to nominate volunteers for the Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards 2015. Please download the nomination form and nominate local volunteers and trustees for the Awards, which will be presented by the Mayor at our AGM on 4th November 2015....Strengthening Volunteering Project
Our new project working with local organisations to increase the effectiveness of volunteering ‘Strengthening Volunteering’ started in September 2015. We are currently working with 15 local organisations on the development of their volunteering programmes. We will be...Follow
