Volunteering for Stronger Communities Project starts in Islington This week a new project to encourage and support volunteering in communities most affected by the recession got started in Islington. Paul Stephenson joined Voluntary Action Islington as the member of...
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Presentation to Scrutiny Review Committee
Chief Executive of Voluntary Action Islington, Mike Sherriff, presented evidence to Islington's scrutiny review committee on the value of local voluntary and community organisations. Click here to view the presentation.
Successful Islington voluntary sector conference
150 people attended the Islington voluntary sector conference on Promoting Resilience: Priorities and Support for the voluntary and community sector in Islington on Saturday 19th November. Click here to read the address by Chief Executive of Voluntary Action...
Developing Earned Income- training course
It is increasingly important in todays climate to maximise opportunities to raise income. Come and find out how at this one day course to be held on 7th February 2012 at Voluntary Action Islington. Bookings close on 30th January Click here for details
Voluntary Action Islington AGM
Over 100 people attended our AGM on Wednesday 9th November. Congratulations to Sue Jandy, Barbara Firebrace, Rose Collins, Kin Fun and Rowan Arts who won Volunteer of the Year Awards You can read the speech by our chair, Andy Murphy here You can read the speech by...
New resource for small groups starts December
Impact and evidencing need - training Voluntary Action Islington is introducing two practical work groups that will help you produce a useful report either on the impact your organisation makes or evidencing need for a project you have identified as needing funding....
Apprenticeships in Leadership and Management
Come and find out about an accredited and subsidised apprenticeship in leadership and management at Voluntary Action Islington on 30th November 10.30am – 11.30am. In partnership with the Learning and Skills Network we are offering the Institute of Leadership and...
Finalist in Camden and Islington Business awards
Voluntary Action Islington have been short listed for The Charity/Social Enterprise of the Year Award Our submission was based on the work of the Volunteer Centre and the judging panel said it clearly reflected the hard work of the team in going the extra mile. It is...
Better Fundraising Lunch – catch up
We had a fantastic turn out of groups for the Better Fundraising Lunch on the 5th of October. If you missed the event and want to catch up on the presentations by Islington Giving, United Way and Trust for London, check out the podcast.
Importance of an accredited Volunteer Centre for Islington
Voluntary Action Islington has argued for continuing support of an accredited Volunteer Centre in its submission to Islington Council's task and finish group on volunteering. We found that service users wanted a personal service and that community organisations...
Policy Update – September 2011
Check out the latest on some key policy changes from central government affecting the voluntary and community sector in Islington. Topics include the Localism Bill, dealing with empty shops and changes to public service tendering. Click here to see full details
Volunteer of the Year Awards
Voluntary Action Islington have announced the Volunteer of the Year Awards 2011. The awards will be presented by the Mayor of Islington at our AGM on 9th November. Nominations close on 15th October 2011. There are 4 awards: Young Volunteer of the year - 16 -25 years;...