Blog: Befriending Networks
Befriending is a relationship that is arranged by an organisation. The relationship will have boundaries and will start with both parties being ‘matched’ as we call it, and then managed by the organisation.Both the volunteer and the person wanting a befriender will receive support. There are many different types of befriending offered by all kinds […]
New ways to donate to VASL
Voluntary Action South Leicestershire (VASL) is a community-based charity dedicated to improving the lives of local people facing isolation and loneliness. You can help make a meaningful difference to individuals and families in our local community. From befriending schemes for the elderly and lonely, to supporting unpaid carers and those with mental health challenges. By […]
Help with NHS App 2025
Our digital volunteers are ready to help older people in Harborough District to register with the NHS App on their smartphone or tablet. You can use it to order repeat prescriptions, to check results of tests, look at your medical history and make some types of appointment. We know that a lot of our people […]
NCVO Trusted Standard Level 2
VASL is pleased to share that it has achieved the Trusted Standard Level 2 accreditation, reflecting the organisation’s commitment to operating effectively and efficiently in the third sector. Julia Synnott the Charity Manager of VASL, said: “We were delighted to achieve level 2 of the Trusted Standard. The fantastic feedback we received is a direct […]
Leics & Rutland Freemasons Grant
We are delighted to share the news that the Leicestershire and Rutland Freemasons have awarded us a grant of £60,000 towards the costs of our Carers’ Dementia Guardians project. This aims to support carers and people living with dementia. It is an existing service managed by a Project Coordinator responsible for referrals, assessments, matching volunteers […]
HDC Community Awards
Harborough District Council has held the first annual Community Awards ceremony to recognise and celebrate the contributions of voluntary and community groups and individuals. It was also an opportunity to present the Citizen’s Cup to Martin Johnson CBE in recognition for all that he has done to raise the profile of Harborough District. (Who can […]
International Volunteers Day 2024
At VASL we tend to celebrate Volunteers’ Week in June but you can’t say thank you too often to our wonderful volunteers, and it is good to remember how many people are volunteering across the world, and to consider how often in a disaster or crisis it is people’s instinct to volunteer, to help others […]
Befriending Week 2024
This is our opportunity to say thank you to our #BrilliantBefrienders who change lives. A befriender is not the same as a friend, there are boundaries, you might not have much in common but we find that when both sides want to make it work it is life enhancing. Thanks to the Community Champions Clients […]
VAL County Charity of the Year
VASL was honoured to be a finalist for the County Charity of the Year at the VAL awards, and even more delighted when we received the award.There was a moment when Julia and the staff stared at each other, and then said ’Did they say VASL?’ We are aware of the quality of the work which […]
Out in the Community
On Wednesday 2nd October 10-1pm we will be at the Community Market Place, Big Information Day in Lutterworth Sports Centre, this is being organised by Age Concern Lutterworth and District, the Local Area Co-ordinator and Everyone Active. Please come along to meet with the many various service providers to learn about the support on offer […]