Success Stories

Support from the GREAT Project helps participant finds employment

In August 2018 Mitzu joined VAL’s Voluntary Sector Support team as a volunteer.

Work.Live.Leicestershire Project - Tackling unemployment in rural Leicestershire

Supporting the organisation to gain charitable status

VAL has worked extensively with the trustees of Quorn Mills Park Bowling Club. Initially they requested support negotiating a lease with the landlord.

VAL helps committee to obtain Community Interest Company status

Working in textiles for many years, Ling was offered voluntary redundancy, she felt it could be a positive new start for her.

VALUES supports adults with learning disabilities by helping them make friends, become more independent and get the most of out life.

In May 2015, local group Musical Youth secured funding £3,727 for a project highlighting the issues around online bullying. The project saw 10 and 11 year olds develop and deliver a performance in schools.