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A new website for Voluntary Action Orkney

We have launched a new website to support the work of the organisation.

Wednesday 2 April 2025

Save the date - Volunteers' Week 2025

Volunteers’ Week is returning for its 41st year from Monday 2 to Sunday 8 June 2025. It is a wonderful opportunity to thank volunteers and recognise the value of their time, passion and skills…

Wednesday 2 April 2025

Celebrating the achievements of our young people at the annual Orkney Youth Awards

On Wednesday 26 March, around 250 people gathered at the Phoenix Cinema at the Picky to celebrate the achievements of our young people at the annual Orkney Youth Awards.

Wednesday 2 April 2025

From 1 April 2025 the PVG scheme is a legal requirement - are you ready?

Disclosure Scotland are changing their processes following the Disclosure Scotland Act (2020), including the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership.

Thursday 20 March 2025

Voluntary Health Scotland releases videos showcasing the work of Community Link Workers

Voluntary Health Scotland recently released 4 short films celebrating and championing the work of Community Link Workers and their role in building healthier, more connected communities.

Friday 7 March 2025

YLAG members attend their first Rural Youth Action Network event

At the end of February, members of the Orkney Youth Local Action Group (YLAG) joined with around 60 other young people from across Scotland for the first Rural Youth Action Network (RYAN)…

Friday 28 February 2025

Orkney’s Third Sector at breaking point amid proposed Council Tax hike

Orkney’s third sector organisations are voicing significant concerns over the proposed 15% council tax hike by Orkney Islands Council (OIC), citing potential financial and operational challenges.

Friday 28 February 2025

Changes to the Charities Act – be prepared!

The information charities have to submit to OSCR is changing soon. Now is a good time to start collecting the information needed and to update all trustees on the new regulations.

Wednesday 26 February 2025

BBC Make a Difference Awards launches in Scotland for first time

BBC Radio Scotland and BBC Radio nan Gàidheal are joining forces to celebrate Scotland’s community heroes with the launch of the BBC Make a Difference Awards 2025.

Wednesday 26 February 2025

Capturing over 40 years of memories and creating new Sporting Memories Clubs

Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland is announcing an exciting series of projects that will capture the history of the International Island Games as well as create a long-term legacy on the Orkney…