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Voluntary Action Leeds (VAL) is a charity that supports communities by helping people and organisations that do good in Leeds.

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This is a full day session that will aim to provide a more in-depth understanding of Food Hygiene.

πŸ›οΈ 34 Stringer House Leeds LS10 2QW
πŸ‘‰ https://ow.ly/FOob50YrlbJ

11.03.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you ever wonder what assistance dogs are, the wide range of roles they perform and how they support disabled people to live independently and safely. This interactive and inclusive course is designed to increase your understanding and confidence around assistance dog handlers.

11.03.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Green and white graphic announcing Voluntary Action Leeds' new 70th anniversary badge with celebratory fireworks.

Green and white graphic announcing Voluntary Action Leeds' new 70th anniversary badge with celebratory fireworks.

Did you notice? To mark our 70th anniversary, we’ve refreshed our logo and added a special 70th badge. It’s a subtle update to celebrate a big milestone, honouring our history whilst looking forward to the next chapter of Voluntary Action LeedsπŸ’š

#VAL70
#VoluntaryActionLeeds

11.03.2026 13:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Black and white photo of external view of Stringer House an Historic two-story brick building with arched windows and decorative stonework on a quiet street corner.

Black and white photo of external view of Stringer House an Historic two-story brick building with arched windows and decorative stonework on a quiet street corner.

Stringer House the home of Voluntary Action Leeds, enabling us to support charities, volunteers and communities across Leeds. Join us in celebrating seven decades of making a difference πŸ’š

#VAL70
#VoluntaryActionLeeds

11.03.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This course provides information on the importance of accurate and true record keeping, and also Identify the duties of all staff in relation to confidentiality and data protection.

πŸ—“οΈ 12 March 26
⏲️ 9:30am - 12:30pm
πŸ“ Stringer House Leeds LS10 2QW
πŸ‘‰ https://ow.ly/qXvx50YrcA3

11.03.2026 09:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Invest in your team and your community.

Skills for Good training vouchers from VAL help you plan ahead, stay flexible and make the most of your year end budget β€” all while supporting local impact.

Train your staff. Strengthen your cause.

πŸ‘‰ https://ow.ly/HuyS50Yq8sz

10.03.2026 11:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This course provides information on the importance of accurate and true record keeping, and also Identify the duties of all staff in relation to confidentiality and data protection.

πŸ—“οΈ 12 March 26
⏲️ 9:30am - 12:30pm
πŸ“ Stringer House Leeds LS10 2QW
πŸ‘‰ https://ow.ly/qXvx50YrcA3

10.03.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you ever wonder what assistance dogs are, the wide range of roles they perform and how they support disabled people to live independently and safely. This interactive and inclusive course is designed to increase your understanding and confidence around assistance dog handlers.

09.03.2026 18:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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This course provides information on the importance of accurate and true record keeping, and also Identify the duties of all staff in relation to confidentiality and data protection.

πŸ—“οΈ 12 March 26
⏲️ 9:30am - 12:30pm
πŸ“ Stringer House Leeds LS10 2QW
πŸ‘‰ https://ow.ly/qXvx50YrcA3

09.03.2026 13:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This course provides information on the importance of accurate and true record keeping, and also Identify the duties of all staff in relation to confidentiality and data protection.

πŸ—“οΈ 12 March 26
⏲️ 9:30am - 12:30pm
πŸ“ Stringer House Leeds LS10 2QW
πŸ‘‰ https://ow.ly/qXvx50YrcA3

09.03.2026 13:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image is a close-up of a purple newspaper page featuring an article with a photo of a person and an advertisement for Salesforce as the top CRM, along with column text.

Image is a close-up of a purple newspaper page featuring an article with a photo of a person and an advertisement for Salesforce as the top CRM, along with column text.

Essential Skills for Volunteers from University of Leeds🩡

Read more about this free open access course, developed in partnership with Voluntary Action Leeds, Leeds City Council, community organisations and volunteers.

πŸ‘‰https://ow.ly/hanG50YrbM4

09.03.2026 12:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of an Historic building with a timeline detailing its use from 1913 as Scott Walter Ltd offices to its renaming as Stringer House in 1992.

Photo of an Historic building with a timeline detailing its use from 1913 as Scott Walter Ltd offices to its renaming as Stringer House in 1992.

Did you know?

Our home, Stringer House was originally a Leeds steelworks office which was built in the early 20th century. It was repurposed as a β€˜community asset’– the perfect home for Voluntary Action Leeds.

#VAL70
#VoluntaryActionLeeds

09.03.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Two green and white flower-shaped logos side by side with text 'Spot the Difference' and a magnifying glass icon on a green background.

Two green and white flower-shaped logos side by side with text 'Spot the Difference' and a magnifying glass icon on a green background.

You may notice something new….
To mark our 70th anniversary, we've refreshed our logo and added a special 70th badge! Can you spot the difference between the old and new versions?

#VAL70
#VoluntaryActionLeeds

09.03.2026 09:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Invest in your team and your community.

Skills for Good training vouchers from VAL help you plan ahead, stay flexible and make the most of your year end budget β€” all while supporting local impact.

Train your staff. Strengthen your cause.

πŸ‘‰ https://ow.ly/HuyS50Yq8sz

08.03.2026 14:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Purple background with white text celebrating International Women's Day on March 8, featuring the female gender symbol and hashtags #IWD2026 and #GiveToGain.

Purple background with white text celebrating International Women's Day on March 8, featuring the female gender symbol and hashtags #IWD2026 and #GiveToGain.

Voluntary Action Leeds supporting International Women's Day πŸ’œ

#IWD2026
#GiveToGain
#VoluntaryActionLeeds

08.03.2026 09:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Invest in your team and your community.

Skills for Good training vouchers from VAL help you plan ahead, stay flexible and make the most of your year‑end budget β€” all while supporting local impact.

Train your staff. Strengthen your cause.
doinggoodleeds.org.uk/training/ski...

06.03.2026 13:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Green and yellow bunting with confetti sits above   text of the number 70 and the logo for Voluntary Action Leeds signifying celebrating 70 years of Voluntary Action Leeds.

Green and yellow bunting with confetti sits above text of the number 70 and the logo for Voluntary Action Leeds signifying celebrating 70 years of Voluntary Action Leeds.


This year, Voluntary Action Leeds is celebrating seven decades of supporting people and organisations across Leeds. We’re proud to be part of so many stories of change and connection.

Here’s to people, partnerships, and passion everything that makes it possible!πŸ’š

#VAL70
#VoluntaryActionLeeds

04.03.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Bright white '70' with 'Anniversary' text on green background surrounded by colourful confetti and streamers for Voluntary Action Leeds celebration.

Bright white '70' with 'Anniversary' text on green background surrounded by colourful confetti and streamers for Voluntary Action Leeds celebration.

2026 is the year Voluntary Action Leeds turns 70!

For seven decades, we’ve been supporting charities, empowering volunteers and strengthening communities across Leeds.

Follow us as we mark 70 years of community in action πŸ’š

#VAL70
#VoluntaryActionLeeds

02.03.2026 13:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The current consultation around earned settlement for refugees and asylum seekers has prompted the team at VAL to reinforce our position that volunteering should always be offered freely and by choice. A huge thank you to all of our Leeds volunteers, many of whom are new to the city πŸ’š

26.02.2026 16:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Discover Co-ops: Workers Unite! (Worker Co-ops) - Doing Good Leeds

Based in West Yorkshire? Join our FREE webinar on 24 February, to learn how to start worker owned co-operatives πŸ‘‰https://ow.ly/YZIE50Y5iFA

With Leeds Environmental Design Associates' and Leeds Community Sauna, in partnership with Business for Good West Yorkshire, funded by the UK Prosperity Fund.

23.02.2026 10:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Close-up of a purple newspaper page featuring an article with a photo of a person in a library and a Salesforce CRM advertisement, along with column text.

Close-up of a purple newspaper page featuring an article with a photo of a person in a library and a Salesforce CRM advertisement, along with column text.

Voluntary Action Leeds are launching two new Volunteering Quality Mark awards, Volunteering Quality Mark Lite & Volunteering Quality Mark Level 2, giving organisations more ways to celebrate excellence in volunteering πŸ’š

See moreπŸ‘‰https://ow.ly/psi650Yk5Cv

23.02.2026 09:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Discover Co-ops: Workers Unite! (Worker Co-ops) - Doing Good Leeds

Based in West Yorkshire? Join our FREE webinar on 24 February, to learn how to start worker owned co-operatives πŸ‘‰https://ow.ly/YZIE50Y5iFA

With Leeds Environmental Design Associates' and Leeds Community Sauna, in partnership with Business for Good West Yorkshire, funded by the UK Prosperity Fund.

19.02.2026 10:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Dynamic West Yorkshire based VCSE leaders wanted! Join our new West Yorkshire VCSE Advisory Group & influence decisions that matter.

Deadline: 13 Feb 2026

Find out moreπŸ‘‰https://ow.ly/gffZ50Y16Jm

#SocialImpact #VCSELeadership

09.02.2026 12:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Discover Co-ops: Workers Unite! (Worker Co-ops) - Doing Good Leeds

Based in West Yorkshire? Join our FREE webinar on 24 February, to learn how to start worker owned co-operatives πŸ‘‰https://ow.ly/YZIE50Y5iFA

With Leeds Environmental Design Associates' and Leeds Community Sauna, in partnership with Business for Good West Yorkshire, funded by the UK Prosperity Fund.

09.02.2026 11:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic with a black bob haircut silhouette on pink background, highlighting mental health therapy waiting lists over reality show results.

Graphic with a black bob haircut silhouette on pink background, highlighting mental health therapy waiting lists over reality show results.

Voluntary Action Leeds are supporting #TimeToTalk πŸ’š

Brave the big talk this #TimeToTalkDay.
Opening up about our mental health can be the first step towards getting help.
If you or someone you care about needs support, visit mind.org.uk/TimeToTalkDay

#TimeToTalk

05.02.2026 08:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Breaking the Silence: How a Leeds Welcome Space is supporting men and strengthening community - Doing Good Leeds Voluntary Action Leeds (VAL) is keen to highlight the good news stories coming through from the Leeds Welcome Spaces Scheme. This winter over 200 Third and Faith Sector organisations have opened their doors to the public to offer a safe, warm and welcoming space. The second in our 2025/26 blog series focus is on Beeston […]

VAL is sharing good news from the Leeds Welcome Spaces Scheme! Our latest story features on The Gambia Welfare Society in Beeston.

Read moreπŸ‘‰https://ow.ly/oS8950Y7zAO

02.02.2026 14:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Dynamic West Yorkshire based VCSE leaders wanted! Join our new West Yorkshire VCSE Advisory Group & influence decisions that matter.

Deadline: 13 Feb 2026

Find out moreπŸ‘‰https://ow.ly/gffZ50Y16Jm

#SocialImpact #VCSELeadership

02.02.2026 11:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you based in West Yorkshire and looking for a fairer, more democratic way to start or run a business? Co-operatives are running FREE webinars introducing co‑operatives, their benefits, how they work and how to access support to start one πŸ‘‡

To find out more - https://ow.ly/gac750XZwVe

02.02.2026 10:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Discover Co-ops: Workers Unite! (Worker Co-ops) - Doing Good Leeds

Based in West Yorkshire? Join our FREE webinar on 24 February, to learn how to start worker owned co-operatives πŸ‘‰https://ow.ly/YZIE50Y5iFA

With Leeds Environmental Design Associates' and Leeds Community Sauna, in partnership with Business for Good West Yorkshire, funded by the UK Prosperity Fund.

29.01.2026 10:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you based in West Yorkshire and looking for a fairer, more democratic way to start or run a business? Co-operatives are running FREE webinars introducing co‑operatives, their benefits, how they work and how to access support to start one πŸ‘‡

To find out more - https://ow.ly/gac750XZwVe

29.01.2026 10:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0