Voluntary Action Islington News & Policy

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 value: Grants awarded are typically in the range of...

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 decision-making. Are you using the Governance Code? Do your trustees refer to it in...

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 ages of 10 and 30 years. Fund Information Maximum value: £...

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 grant scheme offers between £500 to £1,000 per project...

Funding Update – 13th January 2025

              Below is the Funding Update for 13th January. Click the links below to access the funding details. Islington Initiatives Fund | Out of Hours Warm Spaces Fund | Islington Council’s Community Chest | Foyle Foundation Small Grants Scheme   Islington – Local Initiatives...

Winter 25 Islington and Camden Volunteering fair, Wednesday January 29th from 12:30pm – 2:00pm

Join our ONLINE Islington and Camden Winter 2025 Volunteering Fair, Wednesday  29th January from 12.30pm – 2:00pm Want to Volunteer in Islington and Camden? Join us ONLINE via Zoom at our Islington and Camden Winter 2025 Volunteering Fair co-hosted by Volunteer Centre Islington and Camden Wednesday 29th January , 12.30-2pm....

VAI Closure Dates of 2024

                          Voluntary Action Islington will be closing at 1:30pm on Tuesday, 24th December 2024, and will reopen in the new year on Thursday, 2nd January 2025. Please note that the Volunteer Centre will be closed and reopen on...

Volunteering Opportunities Festive Season 2024

1. Christmas Lunch volunteers – St John’s Evangelist Catholic Church Wednesday 25th December Many volunteers are needed to host this annual Christmas meal at St John’s Catholic Church in Duncan Terrace (Near to Islington, Angel). Volunteers are needed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for setting up and preparation on...

Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards 2024

PRESS RELEASE Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards 2024 Hosted by Voluntary Action Islington (VAI) Wednesday 6th November 2024 Great Hall, London Metropolitan University This year, we are delighted to announce the winner of the Islington Volunteer of the Year 2024. Tony Quinn, YES Outdoors | HC Cycles Workshop |...

Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards 2024 – Nominations now open!

Voluntary Action Islington (VAI) exists to encourage and support individuals and community organisations to make a positive difference to life in the Borough. Every year Voluntary Action Islington and its Volunteer Centre Islington, celebrate the achievements and efforts of all people volunteering in Islington together with the Voluntary, Community, Faith,...