Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) has been awarded funding from The Scottish Government as part of a Cash First Fund. The aim of the scheme is to reduce the need for emergency food parcels […]
Orkney Charities Christmas Bazaar
The bazaar is being staged in the St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall, for the very first time, with stalls set up throughout the whole building on Saturday 26th November 11am-3pm
Celebrate Volunteers Week With Voluntary Action Orkney
Volunteers’ Week 2022 is running between 1–7th June and Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) are asking local organisations to get involved.
Orkney Matters: Share Your Views
A local consultation has been launched on the way forward for Orkney.
“I have never, ever looked back” – David Mowat, Shapinsay
David was anxious about falling into debt and was having a “hard battle just to try to keep warm.” Feelings of loneliness and isolation were increasing
Voluntary Action Orkney: Supporting The Vital Third Sector
Commenting on the Annual Report, VAO’s Gail Anderson, explained that it was a ‘snapshot’ of the variety of activities that the umbrella organisation supports in the islands.
Orkney Information Hub: Coronavirus – guidance, support information and resources
Voluntary Action Orkney have created a useful information hub with links to various organisations for people to refer to during the coronovirus pandemic.
Come By and Hae a Blether
Thursday 12th of December 10am to 1pm at VAO Bridge Street Kirkwall
VAO Charities Christmas Bazaar 2019
Saturday 2nd of November 10am – 3pm Kirkwall Town Hall
VAO Christmas Bazaar 2019
Saturday 2nd of November 10am – 3pm Kirkwall Town Hall