Voluntary Action LeicesterShireAnnual Review2014-2015
Voluntary Action LeicesterShireAnnual Review2014-2015
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Voluntary Action LeicesterShire Annual Review 2014-2015
Volunteers for the Richard III reinterment event pose in Leicester City Centre
Welcome
2014-15 has been another busy year for VAL. Here's what we've been up to.
Volunteers from George at ASDA pose together after a successful volunteering event arranged by Voluntary Action LeicesterShire in 2014-15
Creating a Thriving Local Sector
A smiling woman shakes hands with a male forum member at a session supported by Voluntary Action LeicesterShire
In 2014-15 we helped 1,120 groups generate £6,278,769 of new income and trained 708 people.
Sending a Message
Students involved in the Musical Youth project take part in a production about cyber bullying
We also helped Musical Youth win £3,727 so that 20 children could send a message on cyber bullying. Learn more
Finding a New Home
Members of the Chinese elderly group take part in social club activities after VAL helps secure funding
With our support, the Chinese elderly group won £2,865 so that its social club could find a permanent home. Learn more
Connecting the Sector
Members of one of VALs 23 forums have a lively discussion about issues affecting local communities
We welcomed 474 people at 23 forums and 98 delegates at Future Focus 2014.
Shaping Local Investment
A female volunteer talks to a young child as part of the work undertaken by Voluntary Action LeicesterShire in St Matthews
We helped the VCS shape how the €126 million ESIF investment should be spent locally. Learn more
Delegates from the Future Focus 2014 conference listen intently to a discussion at one of the days sessions
Well organised, well ordered and in an impressive venue that said to the VCS 'we have a right to be in these kind of places.'
Empowering Local Communities
A female volunteer talks to a young child as part of the work undertaken by Voluntary Action LeicesterShire in St Matthews
We supported 21 communities to take over their libraries and awarded the first nine grants from the £1 million St Matthews Big Local programme.
Life Skills in St Matthews
Young people in St Matthews enjoy playing football thanks to the work and support from Voluntary Action LeicesterShire
St Matthews group Iqra Community Solutions won £2,328 to deliver a football and life skills project to young people in St Matthews.
Members of the local community pose for a picture in a garden after receiving support from Voluntary Action LeicesterShire to run their local libraries
The assistance we have received from VAL [in taking over the Rothley Library] has been first rate.
- Hear what Steve had to say about his libraryEmpowering Volunteers
A woman in a wheelchair smiles with an elderly woman after receiving support from Voluntary Action LeicesterShires volunteers
Over the past year we supported 3,921 people to find volunteering roles. They contributed £4,590,768 to the local economy.
A young man smiles for a photo in the sun after the support he received as part of Voluntary Action LeicesterShires work at the Me and My Learning Centre
Becoming Independent
We helped 30 people like Jon find volunteering roles and become more independent through our work at the Me and My Learning Centre.
One of 70 volunteers help members of the public during the celebrations of Richard IIIs reinterment
King Richard III
We recruited 70 volunteers who gave 695 hours to support the historic events surrounding King Richard III's Reinterment. Read more
A volunteer stands under an umbrella whilst helping members of the public during the celebration for Richard IIIs reinterment
I have had the most wonderful time and feel honoured to have been able to help [with the reinterment] even in such a small way.
- Volunteer for King Richard III Reinterment
Supporting Children, Young People & Families
We hold the contracts for a variety of services that help children and families succeed.
Members of the Children, Young People and Families team pose with logos for each of the relevant services – Choice Advice Leicester, Delivering Independent Support, Local Offer Leicester, SENDIASS Leicester and Childrens Workforce Matters
Our children, young people and families team saw a 47% increase in referrals, launched a new service and trained 2,000 people who support children and families.
A group of children and young people with disabilities take part in a musical event as part of the Local Offer Live 2015 event
Meeting Service Providers
Local Offer Leicester held an event which gave disabled children and young people and their families the opportunity to meet service providers. Learn More
A Voice in Health & Social Care
We also hold the contract for Healthwatch Leicestershire. Healthwatch Leicestershire helps people speak out on health and social care.
Members of the Healthwatch Leicestershire team discuss issues in front of a Healthwatch stand at a local
Healthwatch Leicestershire engaged with 5,621 individuals at 200 activities and events.
Children and their parents hold Healthwatch Leicestershire balloons at a display table
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Healthwatch Leicestershire spoke to 262 patients over the course of a week at Leicester Royal Infirmary. Learn more
Supporting People with Learning Disabilities
VALUES is a VAL project that enriches the lives of people who have learning disabilities.
Two young people with disabilities are pictured smiling at an event for the VALUES service
This year VALUES welcomed 101 people, provided 13,000 hours of support and launched a new dating service.
Football and Fun
Two Young people from the VALUES football team stand smiling on the pitch at King Power Stadium
In May the VALUES football team, VALUES United, took part in a football tournament at Leicester City's King Power stadium. Learn more
50 Years of the VCS
A black and white photo depicts an in depth discussion between Voluntary Action LeicesterShire workers and members of the public at a forum
This year, VAL turns 50. We're marking our birthday by looking back at the past and asking what the future holds. Learn more
The Future
Two ladies stand smiling in front of a number of banners depicting voluntary services including Healthwatch Leicestershire
The years ahead will certainly hold both challenges and opportunities. We're planning for both. Learn more
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Thanks for a brilliant 2014-15