21/10/2015
Marta Aparicio, Author at Voluntary Action Islington
16/10/2015
‘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 for the people of...24/09/2015
Extension of the Children’s Support Project to the end of June 2016
The project to support organisations working with children and young people in Islington has been extended for an additional 6 months. In the final 6 months we will be offering some slightly different services, taking account of the changing circumstances facing organisations and the feedback we have received to date...11/05/2015
Team London 2015 Achievement Awards
The nomination period for the Team London Achievement Awards is now open. The Mayor of London will once again give well deserved recognition to London volunteers and their contribution to the community and spirit of the capital city. The Awards are a chance to celebrate not only the excellence of...News
27/03/2015
Funding update March 2015
The latest Voluntary Action Islington Funding Booklet has been released. This small and medium sized grants booklet has been developed to help voluntary and community organisations in Islington in their fundraising efforts. Check out our list of new and updated funding on the Funding and Fundraising Support section....26/03/2015
Report on the Islington Voluntary Sector Conference 2014
For a fourth year, Islington’s voluntary sector staff, volunteers, trustees, council representatives and more got together to talk about the most pressing issues for the people they work with. Workshops at the conference have led to focused recommendations on the following themes: Access to Services Employment Commission Fair Finance Food...News
17/10/2014
First student to complete the ILM level 3 award in Leadership and Management
We are thrilled to announce that Susan Cornell is the first student to successfully complete the ILM level 3 award in leadership and management with the Voluntary Action Academy. Susan was supported by a bursary from Children England. She works for Mind in Havering. Susan said: “I’m from a small...08/08/2014
Staff of National Charity Volunteer in Islington
Staff from the Islington based national organisation, NCVO, that supports charities in the UK have been volunteering with Voluntary Action Islington today. 16 staff from NCVO spent the afternoon at Voluntary Action Islington providing expert help to local community organisations on subjects ranging from strategy and funding to managing data....29/04/2014
Child poverty strategy – response to public consultation
Following consultation, Islington Council has agreed on its strategy for tackling child poverty until 2016, when a new strategy will be drawn up. Follow the links below to find out more: Islington Council’s Child Poverty Strategy 2013-2016 Child Poverty Strategy summary Response to consultation Islington Child Poverty Needs Assessment 2013...02/04/2014