13/11/2012
Voluntary Action Islington News & Policy
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
Living Wage Week
As an accredited Living Wage employer Voluntary Action Islington encourages other voluntary organisations to seek accreditation too. Many voluntary organisations exist to relieve poverty and paying our own staff a living wage helps to achieve this. A Living Wage also enables people to have time for their families and community....02/11/2012
Rowan Arts Win Business of the Year Award
Voluntary Action Islington were pleased to support the Camden and Islington Business Awards organised by the Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations to Rowan Arts who won the Charity/Social Service Provider of the Year Award. ...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