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Read how Celine used our volunteering website to help her pursue a career in childcare.

Read Lynda's story of her experience in volunteering at her local charity shop in Leicester.

VAL have been liaising with the Adult Commissioning Team at The County Council about the potential of opening up care opportunities (that are not personal care) to the VCSE sector so that this work is not solely offered to or delivered by private organisations.

Leicestershire County Council – Health Determinants Research Collaboration

As part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring the quality and accessibility of healthcare services, Healthwatch Leicester and Healthwatch Leicestershire invite the public to share their experiences and opinions on Supported Living services.

We are excited to announce that VAL has received a grant from The Armed Forces Families Fund to help Armed Forces partners and spouses find jobs and volunteering opportunities through their SPEED project.

If you are a social enterprise, charity or co-operative based in Leicester then this programme is made for you. It will give you the growth strategies, free consultancy, and collaborations to grow your social enterprise.

Shopmobility Melton Mowbray supports those who are most vulnerable within the community helping them to live more independently.

On 4 March 2024, the Charity Commission published new guidance titled: accepting, refusing and returning donations to your charity