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Voluntary Action Islington supports you to sustain & develop community activity & volunteering. Our resource centre can be booked for meetings and training.

Islington, London UK
Joined April 2010
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HelponYourDoorstep
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A big congratulations goes to one of Good neighbours scheme volunteers Mary. For getting the @volaction_is older volunteer of the year award. We really can't do the work we do without people like Mary. 🎉🌟
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Vol Action Islington
10 days
The new Charity Governance Code 2025 is here! 8 key principles to help charities strengthen leadership, accountability & trust. Now’s the time to review your governance and “apply or explain.” View the new updated code here: https://t.co/gY4TKplmc3
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Vol Action Islington
10 days
Join the Hate Crime Prevention Champions Training! Tue 25 Nov | 1:30–3:30 PM | Finsbury Park Mosque, N4 2QH Learn how to identify, respond to, and support victims of hate crime and become an active bystander. Free training + certificate | Register: hatecrime@islington.gov.uk
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Vol Action Islington
10 days
Have your say on Islington’s Climate Action Plan! Join upcoming workshops or complete the survey to help shape a #NetZero #Islington 20–25 Nov: Community Workshops 3–4 Dec: Business Workshops (online) Survey open until 15 Dec Find all the info here https://t.co/yAmk01qIDJ?
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letstalk.islington.gov.uk
Back in 2019 the council declared a climate emergency. Islington is now one of 30 London boroughs that have now done so, and in 2020 we published Vision 2030: Building a Net Zero Carbon Islington by...
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Vol Action Islington
16 days
VAI is strengthening good practice! We now have 550 members, 980 organisations using our newsgroup, and 33,000 website visits. This year we secured a 15-year lease, kept room & desk hire affordable, and began revamping our Resource Centre. #VAI2025AGM
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Vol Action Islington
16 days
We brought 120 leaders together at our March 2025 conference to launch the VCFSE Leaders’ Collaborative, held 8 advisory meetings shaping strategy & social value, and boosted VCFSE representation on key LBI & NCL boards, driving better policy & real system growth. #VAI2025AGM
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Vol Action Islington
16 days
We're connecting Islington! We registered 1,016 new volunteers & 59 new VIOs. We brought together 185 attendees across 17 Local Wellbeing Meetings and ran 4 Fairs to strengthen volunteering and social action. Join the movement! #VAI2025AGM
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Vol Action Islington
16 days
VAI is focused on VCFSE growth & sustainability. We answered 172 requests for organisational support (governance, fundraising, finance) and helped local orgs raise £240k via the Funding Toolkit. As Archway Upcycling Group says, VAI is your "first port of call!" #VAI2025AGM
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Vol Action Islington
16 days
It's a huge day! We warmly welcome everyone to our AGM and the inspiring Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards 2025! Get ready to celebrate the selfless commitment and vital difference made by volunteers across our borough. #VAI2025AGM #2025VOYA
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Vol Action Islington
25 days
The October Funding Booklet is live! Packed with new opportunities for charities & community groups, including support for: BME communities Youth Children & Young People Download here: https://t.co/8DTRnkTIHz #Funding #Charities #VoluntarySector
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Vol Action Islington
1 month
The October 2025 Funding Booklet is live! Full of fresh funding opportunities tailored for BME, youth, and children & young people. Download in Word or PDF and find what’s right for you : https://t.co/6UK76F8PBi #Funding #NonProfit #Community
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Vol Action Islington
1 month
The October Funding Booklet is live! Packed with new funding opportunities, organised for Black & Minority Ethnic, Youth, and Children & Young People. View & download (Word/PDF) here: https://t.co/8DTRnkTIHz Don’t miss out, explore now! #Funding #FundingOpportunities
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@VCIslington
Volunteer Islington
1 month
Islington & Camden residents join us at the Autumn 2025 Volunteering Fair! Tue 21 Oct | 2–4pm | Vibast Community Centre Meet 20+ local orgs & discover volunteering opportunities. No booking needed, turn up! #Volunteering #Islington #Camden #Community
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Volunteer Islington
2 months
Do you know a trustee in Islington who has made an incredible impact? Nominate them now for the Pat Haynes Memorial Trustee award. Last year's winner was Stephen Mullen from Culpeper Community Garden. Nominate here: https://t.co/FpqOmCtf2j #Volunteering #Islington
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@mentalhealth
Mental Health Foundation
2 months
This #WMHD we’re encouraging everyone to #PinItForMentalHealth.💜 If you want to ensure your pin arrives before World Mental Health Day, you’ll need to order before September 20 (tomorrow)! Make sure to grab yours now: https://t.co/DOOgaI7Og9 #WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD25
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@OctopusCN
Octopus Community Network
2 months
Can’t wait for this on Saturday! Join us at the Community Plant Nursery from midday 🍅
@connectNLWA
North London Waste Authority
2 months
Pumpkins a’ready people! 🎃 It’s time to embrace autumn, meet your local community and celebrate the harvest at @octopuscn’s free Harvest Festival taking place on 4 October from 12-4pm in #TufnellPark. Expect: 🥬 Composting workshops 🎵 Live music 🎃Pumpkin weigh-in
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Vol Action Islington
3 months
Don’t miss out! We’ve rounded up the newest #funding opportunities for #charities. Find the right one for your organisation today here - https://t.co/wC4RGNY0Wd
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Vol Action Islington
3 months
Funding Alert! The London Catalyst Main Grants Programme is open for applications. Up to £10,000/year (1–3 years) For London charities (£500k income or less) Unrestricted, core, or project costs Deadline: 15th Sept 2025 For more info: https://t.co/bHuqWn7Jkf #Funding
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