07/03/2013
Voluntary Action Islington News & Policy
24/01/2013
CRB checks change to DBS checks – the details
At the end of 2012 the standard CRB check changed to a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. This change has implications for volunteer involving organisations and groups working with vulnerable adults and children. Check out our briefing on the changer for further details....Policy
21/01/2013
Tendering Master Class Workshop
Voluntary Action Islington, in partnership with Children England, have recently secured a contract from the local authority to deliver a range of support services to voluntary organisations, community groups and social enterprises working with children, young people and families in Islington. As part of this new service, we have a...16/01/2013
Forthcoming One-Day Volunteering Events.
Volunteering for Stronger Communities. 1. The Conservation Volunteers: Various Community Conservation Days 24/29 January 2013 Flexible hours (Various Islington locations) Helping with any number of local conservation projects in woods and parks. 2. ABD Club: Kiddy Craft Club Any Thursday in Jan or Feb 3pm – 5pm (Holloway N7)...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