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Welcome to the February edition of Policy Pulse! We’re excited to share some upcoming training and events designed to support our local VCFSE sector. One highlight this month is the Networking Breakfast in Borehamwood. It’s a great chance for all of us to come together,…

Let's Give NewsletterFriday 16 January And just like that, January has flown by, and we’re already stepping into February! We hope that the first month of the year has been a brilliant start for you. 2026 is brimming with…

Making a Difference NewsletterThursday 29 January 2026 It’s always good to take a moment to reflect on the small actions that can make a meaningful difference, both in our own lives, and within our communities. Volunteering…

Hope you had a lovely week!  The days are getting a little longer, and the light is staying with us just a bit more every day. Let's take a moment to appreciate the wonderful nature around us and give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back for everything you…

Training Track NewsletterJanuary 2026 Welcome to the January edition of the Training Track newsletter! In this issue, you will find information about our main training offerings for organisations in the VCFSE sector, as well as…

Let's Give NewsletterFriday 16 January As we step into the new year, it’s the perfect time to think about how we can make a real impact in our communities. Volunteering is not only a fantastic way to meet new people and…

Making a Difference NewsletterThursday 15 January 2026 Happy New Year! We hope that you are stepping into 2026 feeling refreshed and excited for new opportunities.  For many of us, the new year is a great time to try new…

I’ve become increasingly cautious about simple explanations for complex problems. We are living through a period shaped not by a single crisis, but by the interaction of many: sustained economic pressure, demographic change, rapid technological acceleration and, in parts of the world, open conflict…

Volunteering Vision NewsletterMonday 12 January As we begin a new year, many organisations are reviewing priorities and planning for the months ahead. This is an ideal time to consider how volunteering can strengthen your…

Happy New Year and a very warm welcome back to our newsletter! We hope you had a wonderful festive break and are feeling refreshed as we step into the new year. We wish you all the very best for a healthy and happy 2026. They say a new year can mean a "new you", and we…

Happy New Year! We hope you had a lovely time over the festive season and wish you the best for the upcoming year! Our January newsletter celebrates the beginning of the year with a variety of free training sessions available to everyone. We hope you find these sessions…

Season's Greetings!  Wishing you a wonderful festive season and a bright, happy New Year! Whether you've gone on a day trip, attended a Creative Community Café or training session, made use of our shopping service, received employment…

  Rose, aged 15, is a great fan of Para Dance. She has been taking part in Para Dance, since COVID, for about five years. When I asked her why she likes it so much, after a moment’s thought, she smiled broadly and commented “I like it because I feel sense of freedom inside me. When I dance,…

This has been a year of both clarity and contradiction. Across the voluntary sector, especially among small and medium-sized charities, a shared truth has surfaced: the work has never been more needed, more complex or more undervalued. Rising need, shrinking resources and deepening societal divides…

With less than a week until Christmas, we wanted to take the opportunity to wish all of our wonderful volunteers a fantastic festive season and a very happy new year.  Please take the time to check out our office opening hours, as well as important contact…

December brings time to reflect on our achievements and identify areas for improvement to act on in the coming year. It is also the time we take to evaluate the impact we have made on the communities we serve. This training newsletter, as always, highlights valuable…

Welcome to December's Volunteering Vision! As the year draws to a close, December brings a special spirit of generosity. It’s a time when communities unite, and the power of volunteering shines. In this edition of Volunteering Vision, we share the latest volunteering…

With the holidays just around the corner, we are making arrangements to offer friendly phone calls and safe doorstep visits to local community members who would welcome some connection. For many, this support is vital, and it’s a wonderful way to spread genuine festive…

Welcome to the latest edition of the Let’s Give newsletter! Today is International Volunteers Day—a time to celebrate the amazing individuals like you who give their time, energy, and heart to create positive change in their local communities. Your dedication makes the…

Making a Difference NewsletterThursday 4 December 2025 With the holidays just around the corner, we are contacting people in the local community to see whether they would like to receive a festive call or visit this year. …