Free event: improving what we do in Swindon
Free event: improving what we do in Swindon Breaking Barriers event – is a series of informal discussions about how we can improve what we do, reach out to different communities, and increase diversity! You can drop in any morning of w/c 13 September. Each day you can hear some presentations from local organisations …and […]
New newsletter from Swindon Equality Coalition
New newsletter from Swindon Equality Coalition Find out what the coalition has been up to …and how you can get involved! Read here.
The heart of our town
VAS hosts talk on town centre developement In June 2021, VAS-LIVE Extra hosted Swindon Borough Council’s Town Centre Development Team, presenting their vision for the Town Centre as well as progress being made to deliver key regeneration projects. The presentation was followed by an extensive Q&A. A copy of the presentation slides can be found […]
Community Services Mental Health Framework Third Sector Alliance
Community Services Mental Health Framework Third Sector Alliance We are excited to announce the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Third Sector Alliance, a partnership between the charities Swindon and Gloucester Mind, Bath Mind, Rethink and Alabaré. We have brought ourselves together to deliver a huge piece of mental health transformation work across […]
Celebrating Foster Care Fortnight 2021
Celebrating Foster Care Fortnight 2021 This week is the first week of Foster Care Fortnight 2021, which celebrates those involved in foster care and their commitment, passion and dedication to caring for children and young people. This year’s theme is #WhyWeCare which encourages those involved in foster care to share why they care about supporting […]
Colourful Pride pop-up shop to tour Wiltshire this Summer
Colourful Pride pop-up shop to tour Wiltshire this Summer Swindon and Wiltshire Pride’s vibrant pop-up shop is set to visit Swindon, Salisbury and Trowbridge as part of a tour of the county in June. The LGBTQ+ charity will be teaming up with Salisbury Pride and Trowbridge Pride throughout June, starting the tour in Swindon on […]
Swindon’s Voluntary Sector Response to Governments Transforming Public Procurement Consultation
Swindon’s Voluntary Sector Response to Governments Transforming Public Procurement Consultation Following the launch of a Transforming Public Procurement consultation by the government, Voluntary Action Swindon has facilitated a joint response from the Swindon voluntary & community sector which was submitted to the government on behalf of the wider sector. Due to the number of questions […]
Speak Out Swindon
a new group for young people to get their voices heard Next week sees the launch of a survey to help build a new youth group for Swindon. Speak Out Swindon is the first step in creating a space where young people can share their ideas, gain skills and experience, and help to make Swindon […]
VAS Joins The South West Apprenticeship Ambassador Network (SWAAN)
VAS Joins the South West Apprenticeship Ambassador Network (SWAAN) Voluntary Action Swindon are pleased to announce that we are now part of the South West Apprenticeship Ambassador Network (SWAAN). The Network is the movement championing apprenticeships, to raise awareness and increase engagement to meet the needs of employers, communities, and individuals. For further information visit […]
Lateral Flow testing for asymptomatic people update from DCMS/DHSC
Lateral Flow testing for asymptomatic people update from DCMS/DHSC The DCMS, The Department of Health and Social Care have provided us with clarity on advice for organisations wishing to apply to receive rapid lateral flow test kits (testing for those who have no COVID symptoms) to undertake testing of their staff who cannot work from […]
