16/01/2013
Voluntary Action Islington News & Policy
02/01/2013
Love Your Tender Workshop
Love Your Tender. An introductory guide to tendering. A Free training workshop for charities, voluntary organisations, community groups and social enterprises working with children, young people and/or families operating in Islington. The ideal workshop for those new to tendering and who want to make sure their organisation is ‘tender ready’...10/12/2012
Elthorne Estates Awarded Big Local Funding
Congratulations to Elthorne Estates following the announcement today that they will receive Big Local funding of £1m over a 10 year period to help residents improve the area. Residents will decide how the funds will be spent with support from a Big Local Rep. “The 10 year commitment to support...03/12/2012
Waste Less This Christmas
Save time and money with the Love Food Hate Waste Advent Calendar. With people spending an average of £169 on the big Christmas meal, the advent calendar offers you great tips on saving food this festive season, such as what to do with those Christmas day leftovers. With instructions and...News
26/11/2012
Love Food Hate Waste
Become a Food Waste Champion in Islington Love Food Hate Waste and Voluntary Action Islington are supporting a community lead initiative which we hope will continue for years across London. We are looking for volunteers to help us pass on Love Food Hate Waste tips and advice on to others. ...News
24/11/2012
Islington Community Conference
Over 100 people attended the Islington Community Conference and heard from Jeremy Corbyn MP, Councillor Barbara Sidnell and Joe Irvin from NAVCA about the important role of local voluntary action. Useful suggestions made about future support for local organisations. A report, including follow up action, will be available soon. Jeremy...15/11/2012
‘Survive and Thrive’
Sustainable Funding in the Current Climate A Free training workshop for charities, voluntary organisations, community groups and social enterprises working with children, young people and/or families operating in Islington Do you want to develop and improve your current funding approach? Do you want to explore new ways of funding your...13/11/2012
Support for small volunteer involving organisations through Voluntary Action Islington’s
Volunteer Development project Voluntary Action Islington is committed to supporting volunteer-involving organisations and community groups to help them make a difference through volunteering. We now have a new dedicated project to work with small voluntary and community groups to provide support and advice with their volunteer programs. We can provide...13/11/2012
Volunteers of the Year
Congratulations to Howard Garrick, 2012 Jury’s Inn Volunteer of the Year. The Mayor presented the Volunteer of the Year Awards to people doing inspirational work in the local community. The award winners this year were: Howard Garrick – Volunteer of the Year. Howard has devoted his time and energies to...06/11/2012