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Changing the lives of people in Leicester & Leicestershire
Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) is a charity that helps people in local communities to change their lives for the better, through direct service delivery and by supporting the local voluntary and community sector.
What local support services are available during COVID-19?
We're compiling a list of private and charity organisations that are still offering services to help local communities during COVID-19.
Does your charity need extra support during COVID-19?
Tell us what your organisation needs during the pandemic and we will try to prioritise our support for you.
COVID-19/Coronavirus resources for charities
We're collecting advice, information and resources for charities. Please check back for regular updates.
Supporting our people & communities during Covid-19
In light of the recent outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) across various parts of the world, we are taking all possible steps to ensure the safety of our staff, volunteers, clients, service users and our local communities.
You can find out more about what we’re doing, as well as checking how our services have been affected.
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- World Environment Day Natural Beauty Photography Competition
Friday 5 June is World Environment Day, and this year's theme is 'It's time for nature'. VAL's Environmental Champions group held a photography competition for VAL staff and their families.
- Tackling systemic racism
Heather Shawley and James Smalley from VAL’s Voluntary Sector Support team talk about how VAL, the voluntary sector and individuals can have a role in tackling systemic racism in our local communities.