Islington Council's new Challenging Inequality Strategy is setting out a long-term ambition for challenging inequality, inequity, discrimination and promoting inclusion. Islington Council is determined to improve life chances for the residents and staff, ensuring...
The Business Design Centre is now operating as a mass vaccination site for Islington residents and we are therefore putting another call out for volunteer marshals to support the roll-out of the vaccination programme. We would particularly welcome more volunteers from...
During this incredibly challenging and unsettling time, we are committed to providing the voluntary sector with as much information, advice and support as possible. There are some important updates below. Latest Covid-19 Information Islington Covid Data and Daily NCL...
Islington celebrates International Women's Day 2021! The woman behind the Oxford AstraZeneca Vaccine: A role model to us all This inspiring article has been written by Charlie Tyler (aged 17) who approached VAI to volunteer to support the roll out of the...
The Government has from Monday, 4th January announced a national lockdown for England to help tackle soaring rates of coronavirus cases. We must stay at home to help save lives and protect the NHS, leaving home only to: Shop for basic necessities Go to work, or...
Voluntary Action Islington closes at 12:30 pm on Thursday 24th December 2020, reopening in the new year on Monday 4th January 2021. The volunteer centre is now closed. The centre will be back open on Monday 4th January 2021. Thank you for all your support and...
PRESS RELEASE Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards 2020 Hosted by Voluntary Action Islington Wednesday 16 December 2020 We are very pleased to announce that David Mallory is Islington Volunteer of the Year 2020. David joined Age UK Islington and Healthwatch...
Voluntary Action Islington exists to encourage and support individuals and community organisations to make a positive difference in the Borough. Each year we organise awards to recognise the achievements of people volunteering in Islington. We invite you to celebrate...
1. Christmas Telephone Befriender - Help on Your Doorstep Between Christmas Eve to New Years Day So many people are facing the hardest loneliest Christmas. They would be so happy for someone to give them a call for a friendly chat during the festive period. You could...
Press Statement Voluntary Action Islington (VAI) has chosen Navinder Kaur as its new Chief Executive. Navinder was until recently Networks and Partnerships Manager at London Plus, which brought together voluntary, local authority and NHS responses to the...
To celebrate Trustees Week 2020 on the 2nd – 6th November we would like to thank and highlight the extraordinary work that has been done during the coronavirus crisis, and how Trustees supported that in the borough. Thank you to all the volunteers who been...
Voluntary Action Islington exists to encourage and support individuals and community organisations to make a positive difference in life in the Borough. Each year we organise awards to celebrate the achievements of people volunteering in Islington. In a year riven by...