Voluntary Action Islington News & Policy

Changes to the Covid rules from 19th July

Social distancing No limits on how many people can meet 1m-plus guidance removed (except in some places like hospitals and passport control when entering) Face coverings no longer required by law, although the government still “expects and recommends” them in crowded and enclosed spaces Some shops and transport operators will...

Finding the Funds – Thank you

Thank you for participating in our ‘Finding the Funds’ event today. We hope you enjoyed the presentations. If you missed out or couldn’t attend our event, please click the link here to see the recorded video of our event. Resources and upcoming funding sessions: Funding booklet – Both a word...

Call out for Volunteer Marshals – Islington Vaccination Programme

The Business Design Centre is been operating as a mass vaccination site for Islington residents for the last 4 months. Following the opening of Covid vaccination invitations to all adults over 18, the programme is now on a final sprint to vaccinate as many adults as possible by 19 July....

Gunner Get Jabbed

Hello to colleagues, partners and other stakeholders. From this Friday (25 June) to Monday 28 June inclusive, there’ll be a Covid-19 vaccine event at Emirates Stadium, where anyone who’s eligible for their first dose can get vaccinated. It will be open from 8am-8 pm. Arsenal are offering a free stadium...

VAI Events June/July update

Advice and Support 1-to-1 session for voluntary and community organisations Voluntary Centre Islington  Wednesday 16th June 2021: 10:00am – 1:00pm Voluntary Action Islington provides free help to support the development of smaller Islington based community organisations. An initial session via zoom or a phone call can last for up to...

Funding Update June 7th 2021

  Ripple Effect Fund A New National Lottery funded initiative is available for underrepresented documentary storytellers to help them reach diverse audiences or to foster closer connections and amplify the work of grassroots nonfiction champions. Grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 are available for projects that will expand an outreach...

Pop-up vaccination clinic – Holloway – Mon 7th June, Wed 9th June and Thursday 10th June

                      If you are eligible but haven’t yet booked your first vaccine appointment, you can get your first jab close to home at this pop-up clinic! It’s open on Mon, Wed and Thu next week, from 3-7pm at Williamson Street...

It is Volunteer’s Week 2021! A time to say thank you!

The Mayor of Islington Cllr Gallagher, Jeremy Corbyn MP for Islington North and others TBC will acknowledge the role of your volunteers over the last year and thank them. Voluntary Action Islington exists to encourage and support individuals and community organisations to make a positive difference in the Borough. Each...

Funding Update 17th May 2021

  Clarion Future Digital Grant round 7: Application for the Clarion Futures Digital Grant Round 7 is now open. They offer a grant of up to £5,000 for innovative digital inclusion projects. They support projects that help Clarion residents of all ages – and the wider community – to get...

Wellbeing for All – Thank you

Thank you for participating in our Wellbeing for All event yesterday 12th May. We hope you enjoyed the presentation. If you missed out or couldn’t attend our section, please click the link to see the recorded video of our event. The agenda: click the links to see the speakers presentation....