Success Stories

Helen Oparinde, in VAL’s Voluntary Sector Support Team tells us her story.

Accept Mental Health were awarded £10,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund.

Read how VAL supported the Peepul Enterprise in successfully securing £100,000 from Barclays Bank - Community Aid Funding. 

Read how Susanne found a role through our website working as a Volunteer Receptionist for Menphys.

Read how VAL's Sector Support Team helped the organisation to become a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation).

Read how Mathangi found a role through our website working as a Volunteer Retail Assistant for Just Fair Trade.

Read Matt's story on how signing up to the WiLL project has given him the confidence and direction to help him overcome his anxiety.

Joanne registered to volunteer with VAL. Read how her role has changed due to COVID-19 and how she is helping to support her community.

Read Lisa's story on how Volunteering gave her the confidence to start applying for jobs.