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During 2023 VAL consulted with the local voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector about Leicestershire County Council’s (LCC) Friendly Communities approach.

Leicester and Leicestershire’s ‘Community Champions’ were celebrated (Friday 10 November) at the auspicious, annual VAL Awards 2023 in Leicester. The prestigious awards was proudly supported by Market Harborough Building Society as headline sponsor and honours the remarkable individuals and organisations that tirelessly contribute to our local communities.

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.

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.

Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) is thrilled, today, to announce the finalists of the VAL Awards 2023. The prestigious awards is proudly supported by Market Harborough Building Society as headline sponsor and honours the remarkable individuals and organisations that tirelessly contribute to our local communities.

To show our commitment to better mental health at work we've recently signed the Mindful Employer Charter.

In November last year, we (the NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland) launched our Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Alliance (VCSE Alliance).

This toolkit aims to provide a starting point for town, parish councils and community groups to address net zero in their local community.