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...
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)...
PRESS RELEASE Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards 2025 Hosted by Voluntary Action Islington (VAI) Thursday 6th November 2025 Great Hall, London Metropolitan University This year, we are delighted to announce the winner of the Islington Volunteer of the Year 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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
This section provides the most recent updates on funding and grants currently available across the UK. It highlights a range of opportunities to support community organisations Charles Hayward Foundation – Small...
We are excited to invite you to play a key role in shaping the future of community research training in Islington. Your insights are vital as we work together to empower local organisations and residents to generate evidence, influence policy, and address the wider...