15/05/2023
Voluntary Action Islington News & Policy
11/05/2023
Funding Update
The Sackler Trust The Sackler Trust supports charitable activities in medical science, healthcare, and access to education and the arts, as well as supporting community organisations, heritage sites and projects promoting social good. There are no deadlines for submission, and the application will be...10/05/2023
May Local Wellbeing Network Meetings
After some fantastic meetings, we’re excited to welcome you back for May’s Local Wellbeing Network meetings! The aim of the meetings are to connect all local services, groups and organisations Collaborate and co-deliver initiatives to tackle local health inequalities Capture community voice, ensuring no one gets left behind Agree priorities...10/05/2023
Upcoming Mental Health training as part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
As many of you know, Mental Health Awareness Week is taking place between 15 – 21 May 2023. This year’s theme is ‘anxiety’ and several free courses are on offer to enable us to support our colleagues and residents experiencing poor mental health due to several factors. Please help us...21/04/2023
VCS Public Health key messages
First key message – Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 2023 April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and knowing the symptoms of bowel cancer could save your life. The 5 symptoms to watch out for include: Bleeding from your bottom or...18/04/2023
Funding Update
City Bridge Trust – Anchor Programme The Anchor Programme can provide £50-£150k per year to eligible organisations for 7-10 years. To receive funding, organisations must demonstrate a strong commitment to equitable practice and addressing the marginalisation and discrimination experienced by those with intersecting identities. The Anchor Programme has been co-designed...18/04/2023
April Local Wellbeing Network Meetings
LOCAL WELLBEING NETWORK MEETINGS After some fantastic meetings, we’re excited to welcome you back for April’s Local Wellbeing Network meetings! The aim of the meetings are to connect all local services, groups and organisations Collaborate and co-deliver initiatives to tackle local health inequalities Capture community voice, ensuring no one gets...31/01/2023
Islington & Camden Volunteering Winter Fair
Join us ONLINE for our Islington & Camden Volunteering Fair on Thursday 2 February 2023, 12.30-2pm online via ZOOM. Co-hosted by Voluntary Action Islington and Voluntary Action Camden REGISTER HERE (You must register here to receive the Zoom link!) Did you know that volunteering is good for...News
28/12/2022
Community Development Manager
[CLOSED] We’re excited to be advertising this exciting role within our team to start as soon as possible. We’re now entering Year 2 of our project and need a Community Development Manager to take us, and the project, even further. The Community Development Manager will: Provide the administration, coordination and...News
01/12/2022
Volunteering Opportunities Christmas 2022
1. Cookery class volunteers – Migrateful December 2022 – January 2023 Across London (Clerkenwell, Angel and Peckham) Migrateful supports asylum seekers, refugees & migrants on their journey to integration & independence by preparing them to lead cookery classes in their native cuisine. As well as supporting its chefs, the organisation’s...News