11/11/2025
Voluntary Action Islington News & Policy
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VAI Christmas Closure Dates of 2025
Voluntary Action Islington will close at 5pm on Tuesday 23rd December 2025 and will reopen in the new year on Monday 5th January 2026. Please note that the Volunteer Centre will be closed from 22nd December and will reopen on Monday 12 January 2026. Drop-in sessions will also resume on...25/11/2025
Volunteering Opportunities Christmas 2025
1. Islington Food Hubs Festive period Some of the Islington food hubs will be open over the festive period. If you would like to help them during the festive period, please check with them in advance. More information here. 2. Islington Foodbank (Trussell Trust) Volunteers needed regularly with extra demand...10/11/2025
Living Wage Week – 10th – 16th November 2025
Living Wage Week (10-16th November) is the annual celebration of the Living Wage movement. This year the theme is ‘the difference it makes’ as we know the real Living Wage, Living Hours and a Living Pension transforms employment and transforms lives. There are now over 16,000 leading employers committed to...29/10/2025
AGM & Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards 2025
We’re delighted to announce that our Annual General Meeting and Volunteer of the Year Awards 2025 will be held at London Metropolitan University. This event is an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the past year, celebrate the outstanding contributions of volunteers, and look ahead to the exciting year...27/10/2025
Trustee Week – 3rd to 7th November 2025
Trustee Week 2025 takes place from 3–7 November, celebrating the vital contribution trustees make to charities across the UK. It’s a time to recognise their leadership, commitment, and impact in strengthening governance and driving positive change. Join the celebrations by sharing stories, hosting events, and thanking your trustees for all...27/10/2025
Upcoming External Training Opportunities in Oct/ Nov for Non-profits
Please find below a list of upcoming training opportunities for charities and community groups. These sessions are not organised by us, so for further details, kindly contact the event organisers directly. Let’s play with Canva AI: An introduction to Magic Studio for small charities...10/10/2025
October 2025 Funding Booklet is now out.
The October Funding Booklet is now live! It’s full of new funding opportunities, ready for you to explore. You can view or download the booklet in Word or PDF format, whichever is easier for you. We’ve also organised it into sections for Black and Minority Ethnic, Youth, and Children &...24/09/2025
New Resource: A Migrant’s Guide from Praxis
The human rights charity Praxis has recently published A Migrant’s Guide. This practical and interactive resource, created by migrants for migrants, is designed to help individuals access services and build community after securing immigration status. The guide also offers: Step-by-step support for navigating life in the...15/09/2025
Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards 2025 – 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,...News