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15/03/2013
Forthcoming One-Day Volunteering Events
Volunteering for Stronger Communities 1. Age UK Islington: Care Home Garden Renovation Team Early April (Date tbc) A half day’s assistance (Islington) To help renovate and clear up the garden of a local care home for the elderly. 2. Angel Shed Theatre: Street Marketing Assistants Flexible Dates March &...07/03/2013
Re-launching Islington Environment Forum
A preliminary meeting to discuss challenges to wellbeing and sustainability and the potential role of the IEF Wednesday 20th March 6pm – 7.30pm at Voluntary Action Islington, 200a Pentonville rd. N1 9JP The aim of the meeting will be to discuss the need, potential role, agenda and governance framework for...21/01/2013
Tendering Master Class Workshop
Voluntary Action Islington, in partnership with Children England, have recently secured a contract from the local authority to deliver a range of support services to voluntary organisations, community groups and social enterprises working with children, young people and families in Islington. As part of this new service, we have a...16/01/2013
Forthcoming One-Day Volunteering Events.
Volunteering for Stronger Communities. 1. The Conservation Volunteers: Various Community Conservation Days 24/29 January 2013 Flexible hours (Various Islington locations) Helping with any number of local conservation projects in woods and parks. 2. ABD Club: Kiddy Craft Club Any Thursday in Jan or Feb 3pm – 5pm (Holloway N7)...02/01/2013
Love Your Tender Workshop
Love Your Tender. An introductory guide to tendering. A Free training workshop for charities, voluntary organisations, community groups and social enterprises working with children, young people and/or families operating in Islington. The ideal workshop for those new to tendering and who want to make sure their organisation is ‘tender ready’...10/12/2012
Elthorne Estates Awarded Big Local Funding
Congratulations to Elthorne Estates following the announcement today that they will receive Big Local funding of £1m over a 10 year period to help residents improve the area. Residents will decide how the funds will be spent with support from a Big Local Rep. “The 10 year commitment to support...24/11/2012
Islington Community Conference
Over 100 people attended the Islington Community Conference and heard from Jeremy Corbyn MP, Councillor Barbara Sidnell and Joe Irvin from NAVCA about the important role of local voluntary action. Useful suggestions made about future support for local organisations. A report, including follow up action, will be available soon. Jeremy...15/11/2012
‘Survive and Thrive’
Sustainable Funding in the Current Climate A Free training workshop for charities, voluntary organisations, community groups and social enterprises working with children, young people and/or families operating in Islington Do you want to develop and improve your current funding approach? Do you want to explore new ways of funding your...13/11/2012