Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open! The closing date for nominations is on Thursday 1st October 2026.
VAI News
Day 4 of Small Charity Week: Spotlight on Two Inspiring Local Charities
Continuing Small Charity Week, we recognise the incredible work small charities, community groups, and grassroots organisations do every day to support local people and strengthen communities.
Day 3 of Small Charity Week: Give Your Organisation a Professional Address
Continuing Small Charity Week, we recognise the incredible work small charities, community groups, and grassroots organisations do every day to support local people and strengthen communities.
Day 2 of Small Charity Week – Funding Resources to Help Your Organisation Thrive
To Celebrate Small Charities Week, VAI is sharing a Funding Booklet and Funding Toolkit, bringing together funding opportunities and practical guidance to help organisations secure the resources they need.
Day 1 of Small Charity Week: Recognising the Power of Small Charities
Today marks the start of Small Charity Week 2026 (22–29 June), a national campaign dedicated to celebrating the incredible contribution that small charities and community organisations make across the UK.
Small Charities Week – 22nd – 29th June 2026
This Small Charity Week (22–29 June), we are proud to be part of a national celebration of the vital role small charities play in communities across the UK.
Volunteers’ Week – 1st June – 7th June 2026
Voluntary Action Islington and Volunteer Centre Islington are proud to celebrate Volunteers’ Week 2026, joining thousands of charities, community groups and voluntary organisations across the UK in recognising the incredible contribution volunteers make every day....
Summer 2026 Volunteering Fair
Join us at our Islington & Camden Summer 2026 Volunteering Fair when we are once again joining forces with our good friends Volunteer Centre Camden at Camden Town Hall, on Thursday 4th June, 12.00-2pm.
Spring 2026 Volunteering Fair
Join us at our Islington & Camden Spring 2026 Volunteering Fair when we are once again joining forces with our good friends Volunteer Centre Camden online on Wednesday 25th March, 12.00-2pm.
VCFSE Campaign to tackle poverty – Islington
Download and share the Benefits leaflet as part of the campaign to tackle poverty in Islington.
Funding Update – 11th February 2026
See the latest funding updates, including new opportunities and important deadlines for organisations.
Free Charity Advice Helpline: Russell – Cooke Solicitors
Russell-Cooke Solicitors work in partnership with Voluntary Action Islington (VAI) to provide a free telephone advice helpline for VAI members. The helpline offers a short call up to 15 minutes per conversation with a legal professional on issues relating to...