Voluntary Action Camden represents the voice and the heart of the #voluntary, #community and #charity sector in the London Borough of #Camden.
Camden, London
Joined June 2011
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One of VAC’s key roles is to help local residents and communities setup and manage groups, projects and activities that help address local needs and opportunities.
If you are looking for support, contact us today #CamdenVCS #WorkingTogether
vac.org.uk/our-services/vac-…
We're supporting local students alongside Camden Council, as they start the new academic year and experience a big period of change. This can often cause loneliness and isolation. Contact us to find out more, or visit the webpage in our bio.
Come along to our new casual Tuesday drop-ins with info on what's going on locally and support in your neighbourhood!
Our safeguarding session on 16/10 will look at:
- How safeguarding risks are evolving
- An update on children’s social care reform
- Serious case reviews
- The vital role of the voluntary sector; identifying and responding to risks
vac.org.uk/event/safeguardin…
Have you had time to read London Plus' latest report on London's Voluntary Sector Infrastructure yet?
There's lots of great info on the challenges facing organisations like ours and even a contribution from our CEO Albie on page 15 - turn over here:
londonplus.org/a-system-at-r…
Could you be our next Treasurer?
Find out more and apply here: tinyurl.com/mvd692sx
Stronger trustees = stronger impact.
Join the Camden Trustees & CEOs Networks online session on 22 June, 12–1pm, featuring governance expert Penny Wilson.
Learn how to boost your effectiveness and support your board.
vac.org.uk/event/camden-trus…
Last minute places available tomorrow:
Thinking the Unthinkable: Multiagency Responses to Working with Child Sexual Abuse.
Book your place here: bookings.cloud.microsoft/boo…
Check out IDOX's funding portal!
You can search by area of specialism and organisation type, and get detailed information on each fund in order to find out what might work for your organisation.
Find it here: vac.org.uk/funding-search/
We've added a new resource to our website for voluntary and community groups, courtesy of Rocket Science.
Their toolkit has a step by step guide for setting up new monitoring, evaluation and learning processes so your organisation can understand and demonstrate your impact.
We've got a new vacancy in our team!
This fixed role position for a Support Worker in our Community Links team is now open for applications. Please see the link for more information, and how to apply: view.officeapps.live.com/op/…
We're accepting applications until 4th June!
Excited for this one!
We're welcoming guest speaker and trainer Penny Wilson to our CEOs and Trustees network meeting on 22/06, where we'll be talking about how to have a stronger impact as a trustee 👊
We're getting in there early with our runner recruitment for next year's London Marathon - read more about our offer here and spread the word with your fleet-footed friends!
vac.org.uk/news/vac-has-a-pl…
Do you like running? Do you like supporting charities?
Are you free in April 2027?
Contact us on social@vac.org.uk to let us know if you'd be interested, and find out more on our website.
Thank you to Josh Knowles, local artist and illustrator who joined us for our recent strategy day with Healthwatch Camden.
It was great to have Josh with us for his visual representations of the important discussions we had around the future of healthcare and the NHS.
📆 Sign up for events via the link in our bio!
If you have any ideas for training you'd like to see, contact us and we'll either create it or signpost you to someone who's already doing it.
Our Safeguarding Lead Dianne sat down with Cllr Patricia Callaghan for an important conversation on women’s safety in Camden.
They explored what’s being done to shift attitudes and create safer public spaces.
🎧 Watch the podcast: youtube.com/watch?v=N0Fghi1g…
Reach out Camden provides tangible support for people who want to learn a new hobby, engage with fun and mindful activities or simply re-connect with their community.
A massive thank you to everyone who shared their experiences on camera. youtu.be/QlSIhJJRItk
It was fantastic to see everyone at our State of the Sector event last week... Thank you to everyone who contributed and attended to such a feel-good evening. We're very happy to be a part of your network :)
Come along to our Celebration of the Sector event on 3rd December!
We'll be highlighting our own work plus that of our closest partners over the last year, and enjoying performances from Camden's Young People.
Get your tickets here: tickettailor.com/events/volu…
