Voluntary Action Lochaber - VAL

12/06/2026

https://www.valochaber.org/updates/eleven-highland-communities-mobilise-to-meet-social-care-needs

First steps are being taken to form an innovative community-led partnership with the aim of strengthening adult social care provision for rural communities across the Highlands. This comes in response to predicted fundamental changes in care provision by statutory bodies.  The movement, wh

09/06/2026

📣 Calling all of Lochaber's incredible third sector!

Do you know a volunteer, group, or organisation making a real difference in our community? Now's your chance to make sure they get the recognition they deserve. 🌟

Nominations are open for the HTSI Awards — and we want to hear about the amazing people and projects right here in Lochaber.

Whether it's a small group quietly changing lives or a frontline service going above and beyond, no contribution is too big or too small to be celebrated.

👉 Get your nominations in now — https://www.highlandtsi.org.uk/awards?fbclid=IwY2xjawSU1_dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeHEDCyUgE4j1mVmGkz3UNXkHSJzuK6CrhuIVJgT5mlBLfYBLyVSBImqG3rO8_aem_2t2vAgvDElLTFhZvUA8sdg

Deadline: 5pm 20th July 2026

Let's shout about the brilliant work happening on our doorstep. Tag someone who deserves a nomination! 💙

Information on the annual Highland Third Sector Awards.

05/06/2026

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02/06/2026

02/06/2026

We have just published our Corporate Strategy for the period 2026-29. The strategy sets out how we will regulate and support charities to deliver the services the people of Scotland need.

The strategy contains our four main strategic themes for the next three years:

✅ Driving compliance through proportionate and effective regulation
✅ Supporting the development of a resilient, effective and trusted charity sector through regulation
✅ Continuing to drive efficiency as a public body
✅ Supporting our people

Read the Corporate Strategy and accompanying Business Plan here 👇
https://www.oscr.org.uk/news/oscr-s-corporate-strategy-2026-29/

29/05/2026

HTSI are excited to announce that nominations for the Highland Third Sector Awards 2026 are now OPEN 🤩

If you know an inspiring person or organisation, nominate them for an award!

All nominations must be submitted by Monday 20th of July 2026 by 5pm.

Awards info and nomination forms can be found here: https://www.highlandtsi.org.uk/awards

20/05/2026

Come along to your Local Well-being Day

This event is being run in collaboration with Voluntary Action Lochaber - VAL Action Lochaber - Care to Connect Lochaber Hope, Ewen's Room and Lochaber Environmental Group. Come along at any time and stay as long as you want.

Designed to nourish body and mind, our Wellbeing Day offers something for everyone. Warm up in the outdoor sauna, unwind with mindfulness and sound bath sessions, or take a moment for yourself with a relaxing mini massage. Build strength and flexibility through fitness and yoga workshops, or head outdoors and enjoy the fresh air on one of our bike trails. Alongside these activities, there will be family-friendly sessions, healthy snacks, and welcoming spaces to simply relax and recharge.

This special day is all about bringing the people of Lochaber together to pause, reconnect, and focus on wellbeing. It’s aimed at local unpaid carers and anyone living with challenges that affect their mental or physical health. Whether you’re looking for support, inspiration, or simply a chance to switch off for a while, our friendly local coaches and wellbeing practitioners will be there to guide and encourage you throughout the day.

When: Saturday 23rd May
Time: 10.00am to 6.00pm
Where An Drochaid Claggan, Fort William

To find out more and to book, go to https://www.caretoconnectlochaber.com/may/wellbeing-day or to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../lochaber-wellbeing-day

Designed to nourish body and mind, our Wellbeing Day offers something for everyone. Warm up in the outdoor sauna, unwind with mindfulness and sound bath sessions, or take a moment for yourself with a relaxing mini massage. Build strength and flexibility through fitness and yoga workshops, or head outdoors and enjoy the fresh air on one of our bike trails. Alongside these activities, there will be family-friendly sessions, healthy snacks, and welcoming spaces to simply relax and recharge.

This special day is all about bringing the people of Lochaber together to pause, reconnect, and focus on wellbeing. It’s aimed at local unpaid carers and anyone living with challenges that affect their mental or physical health. Whether you’re looking for support, inspiration, or simply a chance to switch off for a while, our friendly local coaches and wellbeing practitioners will be there to guide and encourage you throughout the day.

This session, which is being run in collaboration with Lochaber Hope , Ewen's Room
and Lochaber Environmental Group runs from 10.00am to 6.00pm on Saturday 23rd May, and you can come along at any time and stay as long as you want. To find out more and to book, just go to https://www.caretoconnectlochaber.com/may/wellbeing-day or to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lochaber-wellbeing-day-tickets-1989100730831?aff=oddtdtcreator