Success Stories

Future Focus, VAL’s annual flagship event was held in September 2021. Feedback and local intelligence from the sector revealed that a hybrid event would be more inclusive and engaging.

VAL Sector Support gave information to the Canal & River Trust on devising a small grants scheme

As part of Volunteers Week 2022, we are sharing some of the stories of our staff, who volunteer outside of VAL.

VAL Sector Support team supported the organisation Nutrition Mission to become a CIC (Community Interest Company).

VAL was commissioned by the Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG) and Leicestershire Partnership Trust (LPT) to deliver the Crisis Café Grant Scheme.

Here is Rachel's story of her journey into employment with the guidance from our WiLL project, who helped her to build her confidence and get back into employment.

Read how Joey found employment as a receptionist with her experience gained from volunteering with us.

Read Ann's story of how volunteering has helped to build her confidence.

Sonia registered to volunteer with VAL. Read how she helped with the COVID-19 vaccination process and how she is helping to support her community.