Voluntary Action Islington were pleased to support the Camden and Islington Business Awards organised by the Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations to Rowan Arts who won the Charity/Social Service Provider of the Year Award.
VAI News
Forthcoming One-Day Volunteering Events. Volunteering for Stronger Communities
We have a number of one-off volunteering events coming up over the next few months and you would be welcome to get involved with one (or more) of them. 1. Great Ormond Street Hospital: Schools Marketing Promotion 15th, 16th or 19th November 10am - 4pm (Russell Square...
Islington Council’s Community Chest. Funding for Local Community Groups 2012/2013
Funding of up to £5,000 is available for community and voluntary organisations that: Have an annual turnover of less than £100,000. Are based in Islington or support Islington people. The deadline for applications to the third round of funding in 2012/13 is 12.00 noon...
Islington Community Conference 2012
Support for community organisations and residents: Are we getting it right? Join MPs, Councillors and colleagues to address some key issues: In-depth discussion and workshops, fantastic networking opportunities - and lunch! Saturday, 24 November 2012 from 10:00 to...
Free Business Support Surgeries for CYP groups
Do you want to identify new ways to fund your work with children & young people? Are you looking to develop a trading idea for your charity? Would you like professional help with marketing your organisation? If the answer is ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then...
Our AGM
Voluntary Action Islington's AGM is being held on Wednesday 7th November at 200a Pentonville Road. Our speakers include Javed Khan, Chief Executive of Victim Support in England and Councillor Barbara Sidnell, Lead Member for Tenants, Residents and Communities. We...
Save funds for early intervention by local organisations
Voluntary Action Islington have written a letter to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government expressing concern about the impact on Islington voluntary organisations of proposed changes to the Early Intervention Grant.
2012 Jurys Inn Volunteer of the Year Award
2012 Jurys Inn Volunteer of the Year Award The awards will be presented by the Mayor of Islington at the Voluntary Action Islington AGM on the evening of Wednesday 7th November. To access a nomination form to print click here Or fill in the form on screen, save a copy...
Business of the year Awards
Please remember that you are eligible to enter these awards and Voluntary Action Islington are backing the charity and social enterprise award. The deadline for nominations is September 14th and you can nominate yourself. For full details visit www.cibawards.com The...
Volunteers should get more honours
Too many civil servants, politicians and celebrities are receiving honours, a report by a group of MPs has said. The Public Administration Select Committee called for a rise in honours for volunteers in the community. Read the full story
Islington Somali group faces £50k funding cut
SOMALI groups in Islington – who believe they could produce another Mo Farah – are under threat due to a massive £50,000 cut in grants. See link for full details.
Fourth Exhibition of 2012
As part of a series of exhibitions, Voluntary Action Islington is pleased to feature Belle Robinson & Robert Searle in the fourth exhibition of 2012! Join us for private viewing on the 5th of July, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm! RVSP to Elinor.Hopson-Hill@vai.org.uk or...