Our new look newsletter is now available. Published quarterly the newsletter contains information and features about funding, volunteering, training, legal matters and more. [more]
Working for voluntary and community organisations in Leeds
Voluntary Action-Leeds (VA-L) is the Council for Voluntary Service in Leeds. We provide innovative and direct support services and specialist advice to third sector organisations and community groups across Leeds, helping them to carry out their work. [more]
Autumn Newsletter
Leeds Volunteering Awards
Nominate today to let us know who you think has made a difference through volunteering. You can nominate yourself, a person or group. Deadline: 30 September. [more]
Jobs at VA-L
We have two vacancies at VA-L. Development Worker, Physical and Sensory Impairment (re-advertisement) and we are also looking for a Cleaner.
News & Events
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Collect a whole camping set for £25! Visit Re-Work Office Furniture before Friday 3 September. [more news]
Volunteer Centre Library session closed for next two Thursdays
The Leeds Volunteer Centre's regular Thursday afternoon session at the Central Library will not be taking place on either 26 August or 2 September. However, the Volunteer Centre itself at Enterprise House, 12 St Paul's Street, LS1 2LE will be open as usual. [more news]
Otley in twinning talks with Beeston
Leeds Voice and Voluntary Action-Leeds (VA-L) are driving an initiative to increase understanding between rural and urban communities and encourage partnerships between organisations and schools in both areas. [more news]
Grassroots Grants forthcoming deadline
If you are a Leeds-based voluntary or community group with an income of under £30,000 p.a. you might be eligible for a Grassroots Grant. The forthcoming deadline for both Standard Grants (£901 to £5,000) and Small Grants (up to £900) is Friday 1 October. [more news]
Leeds City Council Small Grants to Voluntary Community and Faith Organisations
This booklet has been updated in July 2010. [more news]
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Training Courses
- Safeguarding Adults - Capacity and the IMCA Service7 September 2010book
- Minute Taking7 September 2010
- Young People and Money7 September 2010book
- How to form a Community Interest Company (CIC)8 September 2010book
- Basic Quickbooks10 September 2010book
- Learn Basic Computer Skills (over 11 weeks)13 September 2010book