This Small Charity Week (23 – 28 June), Voluntary Action Islington is proud to join a national celebration of the vital role small charities play in communities across the UK. This year’s campaign shines a...
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Free Charity Advice Helpline: Russell-Cooke Solicitors
FREE CHARITY ADVICE HELPLINE: RUSSELL-COOKE SOLICITORS The law firm Russell-Cooke works with Voluntary Action Islington to provide a free telephone helpline for Voluntary Action Islington members. The helpline allows members to have a short telephone conversation with...
Recap of the first two Islington Council & VCFSE Strategy workshops
On Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd May, we held the first two Islington Council & VCFSE Strategy workshops with the themes being Advocacy, Advice and Guidance (Including Housing and Homelessness) and the Environment & Sustainability. The purpose of the...
Volunteers’ Week, 2nd-8th June 2025
Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the incredible contribution that millions of people make across the UK through volunteering. From June 2nd to 8th, 2025, we take this opportunity to extend a huge thank you to all the amazing volunteers who give...
Voluntary Action Islington Co-Produces New VCFSE Strategy with London Met and Islington Council
Voluntary Action Islington is proud to partner with London Metropolitan University and Islington Council to co-produce a new strategy for Islington’s Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. This collaborative initiative, launched at our...
Summer 25 Volunteering Fair
This is a fantastic opportunity to explore and discover which volunteer opportunities are available in Islington & Camden this summer! Talk to more than 20 community organisations and meet the Volunteer Centre Islington and Volunteer Centre Camden teams. When:...
Spring 25 Volunteering Fair
This is a fantastic opportunity to explore and discover which volunteer opportunities are available in Camden & Islington this summer! Talk to more than 20 community...
Voluntary Action Islington is looking for Trustees
Who we are Voluntary Action Islington (VAI) is a membership organisation with ambitious plans for the future. One of our strategic objectives is to provide more diverse and inclusive opportunities and services for our local Voluntary, Community and Faith...
Funding update Thursday 13th Feb 2025
Shaftesbury Young People (SYP) Trust Grants are available to local not-for-profit groups for projects which improve the lives of young people (aged 11 to 18) in Greater London. Maximum...
Useful Information – Strengthening your Charity Governance
Good governance is key to running an effective and sustainable organisation. The Charity Governance Code provides a framework to help charities improve leadership, accountability, and...
Funding update 29th January 2025
Cherry Family Foundation Grants are available for smaller grassroots charities in London, the East and the Southeast of England who organise programmes that support young people between the...
Funding update 22nd January 2025
The Imperial Community Impact Fund It is an initiative designed to support local community groups and charities committed to making a positive difference. With an annual fund of £10,000, this...