26/10/2023
Voluntary Action Islington News & Policy
16/10/2023
Funding Update – 16th October 2023
City Bridge Foundation Reopens Small Grants Programme: VCSE sector organisations across Greater London can apply for funding to deliver projects and activities that benefit the environment, disabled people, older people, LGBTQIA+ communities, and migrants, asylum seekers and refugees. City Bridge Foundation (formerly known...10/10/2023
Funding Update – 10th October 2023
Historic England – Celebrating Working Class Histories Grants of up to £25,000 are available through ‘Everyday Heritage Grants: Celebrating Working Class Histories for projects to celebrate working-class communities’ built or historic environments. However, Historic England is keen to fund several smaller projects up...05/10/2023
Black History Month 2023
Celebrating Islington’s rich culture and heritage this Black History Month Islington has had a rich and diverse Black community for decades, adding so much to our borough’s culture and heritage. This year’s Black History Month Theme – ‘Saluting our sisters’ – recognises that Britain’s diverse cultural tapestry is...15/09/2023
We are recruiting a Development Officer
Salary: £35,223 – £37,653 FTE per annum (pro rata) – NJC spine point 23 – 27 Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer Duration: Permanent Hours: 28 hours per week (possibly 35 hours per week subject to funding) Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata) and 6% pension contribution Location: VAI Resource Centre, 200a Pentonville...13/09/2023
We are recruiting a Fundraising and Resources Manager
Salary: £39,615 – £41,472 FTE (NJC spine point 30-32) per annum (pro rata) Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer Duration: 18 months (extension subject to funding) Hours: 28 hours per week (4 days per week) Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 6% pension contribution. Location: VAI Resource Centre, 200a Pentonville Road, Kings Cross,...10/08/2023
Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards 2023 – Nominations now open!
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 efforts of all people volunteering in Islington together with the Voluntary, Community, Faith,...News
20/06/2023
VAI is looking for Trustees
Who we are Voluntary Action Islington (VAI) is a membership organisation with ambitious plans for the future. One of our strategic objectives is to provide more diverse and inclusive opportunities and services for our local Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector organisations/networks and for our local residents. In order to do this, we are...13/06/2023
Join the refugee week celebrations
Join refugee week celebrations! Refugee week is taking place from 19-25th June and this year’s theme is ‘compassion.’ To mark the week, the council are organising two events to support the community and celebrate the contribution made by refugees and migrants in Islington. Monday 19th June – Job and...05/06/2023