VAL Blogs


  • Making a difference and changing lives as a Trustee at VAL

    I have been part of Voluntary Action Leicestershire as a trustee for more than 8 years. This has been an excellent opportunity for me to support and shape VAL that aligns with my personal values and community goals – to make difference in the community and helping people to change their life for the better.

  • The Role of Numeracy in Financial Independence 

    Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) is a delivery partner within the Leicestershire County Council Multiply Programme, which is a specific project to help local residents to improve and develop their numeracy skills. As part of VAL’s Multiply Project, we have been exploring some of the key issues that are impacting people’s lives around numbers and numeracy in Leicestershire . 

  • Employment Hub County

    The Employment Hub County is part of Leicester Employment Hub, offering support to local employers and people in North West Leicestershire and Hinckley & Bosworth.

  • Build your confidence in numbers with Multiply

    Ling is helping adults improve their math skills through Multiply, a national program funded by the government. Read about her experience working on the project.

  • My Journey as a Trustee at VAL

    Being a trustee at Voluntary Action Leicester (VAL) has been a deeply personal and enriching journey for me. It's more than just a role; it's a way of giving back to society, learning about how charities operate, delving into the intricate world of governance, and working alongside a wonderfully diverse board, all with the shared goal of supporting VAL in everything it does.

  • Volunteering in challenging times

    Voluntary Action Leicestershire (VAL) and Voluntary Action South Leicestershire (VASL) held a joint event in Market Harborough in March to bring together local organisations to collectively look at recruiting, managing and retaining volunteers in these difficult times.

  • The Benefits and Power of Volunteering

    Dave Cliffe, Team Lead in VAL's Voluntary Sector Support team, talks about why volunteering can be so powerful and why anyone should consider volunteering their time.

  • Being a trustee – I wanted to be able to give something back to that community which I am so proud to be from

    Mohamed Esat, VAL's Treasurer, writes about his experience of being a trustee and what made him decide to become a trustee.

  • Learning Disabilities Week 2022

    This year for Learning Disabilities week VALUES teamed up with Leicester City Council and the NHS on a project that asks people with learning disabilities and/or who have Autism to share their lived experiences of Health & Social Care.