02/11/2012
Voluntary Action Islington News & Policy
31/10/2012
Forthcoming One-Day Volunteering Events. Volunteering for Stronger Communities
We have a number of one-off volunteering events coming up over the next few months and you would be welcome to get involved with one (or more) of them. 1. Great Ormond Street Hospital: Schools Marketing Promotion 15th, 16th or 19th November 10am – 4pm (Russell Square WC1) Contacting schools...News
25/10/2012
Islington Council’s Community Chest. Funding for Local Community Groups 2012/2013
Funding of up to £5,000 is available for community and voluntary organisations that: Have an annual turnover of less than £100,000. Are based in Islington or support Islington people. The deadline for applications to the third round of funding in 2012/13 is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 5th December 2012. For...18/10/2012
Islington Community Conference 2012
Support for community organisations and residents: Are we getting it right? Join MPs, Councillors and colleagues to address some key issues: In-depth discussion and workshops, fantastic networking opportunities – and lunch! Saturday, 24 November 2012 from 10:00 to 13:30 – Islington Assembly Hall, Upper St, London, N1 2UD This important...17/10/2012
Free Business Support Surgeries for CYP groups
Do you want to identify new ways to fund your work with children & young people? Are you looking to develop a trading idea for your charity? Would you like professional help with marketing your organisation? If the answer is ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then book your support...16/10/2012
Our AGM
Voluntary Action Islington’s AGM is being held on Wednesday 7th November at 200a Pentonville Road. Our speakers include Javed Khan, Chief Executive of Victim Support in England and Councillor Barbara Sidnell, Lead Member for Tenants, Residents and Communities. We will be presenting the Volunteer of the Year Awards at the...News
12/10/2012
Save funds for early intervention by local organisations
Voluntary Action Islington have written a letter to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government expressing concern about the impact on Islington voluntary organisations of proposed changes to the Early Intervention Grant....20/09/2012
2012 Jurys Inn Volunteer of the Year Award
2012 Jurys Inn Volunteer of the Year Award The awards will be presented by the Mayor of Islington at the Voluntary Action Islington AGM on the evening of Wednesday 7th November. To access a nomination form to print click here Or fill in the form on screen, save a copy...News
10/09/2012
Business of the year Awards
Please remember that you are eligible to enter these awards and Voluntary Action Islington are backing the charity and social enterprise award. The deadline for nominations is September 14th and you can nominate yourself. For full details visit www.cibawards.com The full list of categories is: Corporate Social Responsibility Award Local...29/08/2012
Volunteers should get more honours
Too many civil servants, politicians and celebrities are receiving honours, a report by a group of MPs has said. The Public Administration Select Committee called for a rise in honours for volunteers in the community. Read the full story...News