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Volunteer Stories – Celine
Read how Celine used our volunteering website to help her pursue a career in childcare.
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Peter Le Marchant Trust
Strengthening Volunteer Engagement: Growing Volunteer Roles for Community Good with Peter Le Marchant Trust.
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NAVCA – Summary of the NHS England Update
On 13 March 2025, the UK Parliament debated a major restructuring of NHS England. The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, announced plans to abolish NHS England over the next two years, integrating its functions directly into the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
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Local Energy Advice Partnership
Free Fuel Poverty Advice
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Spring Statement
The 2025 Spring Statement sets out the government’s updated economic strategy in response to reduced fiscal headroom. While not a full budget, the statement outlines how the government plans to manage current challenges, alongside priorities for reforming public services and reducing the size of the state.
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Government Announces Abolition of NHS England
Gambling Related Harms Webinar
Did you miss our recent session on Gambling Related Harms? Or perhaps you weren’t sure how it could relate to your organisation? Don’t worry—here are the highlights and key takeaways!
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Volunteer Stories – Jenna
Jenna's journey began with a desire to make a meaningful impact through local volunteering, to support her community.
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Transition Loughborough
Transition Loughborough, reached out to VAL after seeing the promotion for the Ask VAL pop-up event, they were seeking help with recruiting volunteers.
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