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Volunteers from the town of Kirkwall sought to take part in Cost of Living research

Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO)…

  • CalendarThursday 27 August 2026
First dig for The Peedie Retreat

A significant moment for The Peedie Retreat took place on the evening of Monday 24 August, when supporters, partners and well-wishers gathered together to celebrate the 'first dig' for the retreat.

  • CalendarThursday 27 August 2026
Orkney Community Link Practitioner shortlisted as a finalist for award

The Community Link Practitioner Service is a partnership project between Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) and NHS Orkney.

  • CalendarWednesday 26 August 2026
Community Wellbeing Pop-Up Cafés begin in Birsay

The Community Wellbeing Pop-Up Cafés are community-led events organised by local community associations and funded by the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for adults.

  • CalendarMonday 20 July 2026
Improving the Cancer Journey changes its name

The service is now called Improving the Care Journey (ICJ). This reflects the expansion of the service beyond cancer, while continuing to support all those affected by cancer across Orkney.

  • CalendarMonday 20 July 2026
Investing in community mental health support continues

Grassroots projects working to improve mental health and wellbeing in local communities will benefit from a further £15 million investment in 2027-28…

  • CalendarFriday 17 July 2026
Orkney Youth Local Action Group (YLAG) review the last year and look to the future

In May, the Orkney Youth Local Action Group (YLAG) came together to reflect on the past year, review their priorities and objectives, and plan for the year ahead.

  • CalendarFriday 17 July 2026
The Community Learning and Development Partnership’s is looking for views on training needs

The Orkney Community Learning and Development Partnership is running a survey to identify the current training and workforce development needs within the Community Learning and Development (CLD)…

  • CalendarTuesday 7 July 2026
Disabled people with lived experience of cyber and online safety needed

Lead Scotland is recruiting disabled people to join a lived experience group. This will be a one off, paid session exploring experiences with cyber and online safety.

  • CalendarMonday 29 June 2026
Join VAO in Walking Scotland’s Summer of Sport, Step Count Challenge

Walking Scotland is running a free, four-week, walking challenge from Monday 6 July until Sunday 2 August. Two teams from VAO will be joining in and logging their steps.

  • CalendarMonday 29 June 2026
Game Therapy UK offers more local tabletop gaming sessions

Game Therapy UK is a national charity that uses tabletop gaming to support groups at risk of loneliness and isolation and to aid in the wellbeing recovery of individuals that might already be…

  • CalendarMonday 29 June 2026
New free human rights training and resources from THRE

THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) have released a new free training course focused on human rights from the international level down to everyday practice.

  • CalendarTuesday 12 May 2026
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