VAS Appointed Accountable Body for ShefFood Partnership
Our immediate next steps will be to expand and diversify the membership of the Steering Group, to review the Local Food Action Plan, and to ensure that appropriate governance and financial systems are in place. We also want to revitalise the working groups and begin to plan for a future Gold award.
Share Your Sheffield Story
A new project is collecting stories from across Sheffield to celebrate a century of local community action, highlighting the people and groups who have supported their neighbourhoods.
Thinking of Becoming a Trustee? Join Our Trustee Basics Training
This one-day training at The Circle in Sheffield offers a clear introduction to charity trusteeship, helping participants understand their duties and how to contribute effectively to their organisation.
First Floor Meeting Rooms Get a Refresh at The Circle
An update from our Head of Facilities on the ongoing improvements to The Circle’s first floor meeting rooms, including upgrades to flooring, décor and presentation technology.
Volunteer to Career: A Sustainable Volunteering Model for Inclusion, Progression and Employment Outcomes
The Volunteer to Career programme also includes a fully-funded training programme that will be co-designed and co-delivered with our partner organisations,
Voluntary Action Sheffield launches VAS 100 – Learning from the past, shaping Sheffield’s future
Sheffield’s identity has always been shaped by the actions of its people. From neighbourhood organising to grassroots movements that changed the course of our city’s history, our communities have shown again and again what is possible when people care enough to act.
Building a Future of Racial Equality in Our City: The Emerging Leaders Programme
Over the last few years at Voluntary Action Sheffield, we have been actively working to address race equality and develop representation across our city. Recognising the need for diverse voices in decision-making, we launched the Emerging Leaders Programme to empower new leaders from Global Majority backgrounds. Pam Daniel, Equality and Engagement Lead at VAS, shares more about how this initiative is nurturing future leaders and building a more inclusive future for Sheffield: