Voluntary Action LeicesterShire

14/10/2026

▶️ - Charnwood
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The National Lottery Community Fund, Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation
Severn Trent The National Lottery Heritage Fund are a few of of our funders attending.
Find out more here:
https://valonline.org.uk/meet-the-funders-charnwood/

12/10/2026

This dynamic workshop explores how pressure, burnout and constant demands can impact confidence, cloud decision-making and affect how you lead others.
➡️https://valonline.org.uk/events/the-leadership-battery-powering-confidence-clarity-better-decisions/
Therapy Lounge Collective Ltd

09/10/2026

Wow – what a night! ✨
Last Friday’s VAL Awards were nothing short of incredible. From the inspiring moments on stage to the celebrations off it, it was a night to remember.
A massive thank you to all our sponsors – your support made this event possible and helped us shine a spotlight on some truly outstanding individuals.
View our highlights from this years VAL Awards here.
https://youtu.be/KJDCeZDFVsk

Headline sponsor: Hastings Direct
Award Sponsors:
The Rowleys Partnership Ltd Springfields Advisory LLP Champions UK plc De Montfort University University of Leicester School of Business Business 2 Business Gambit Insurance Solutions ER Recruitment Ltd Knights Lumbers Jewellers Barclays Eagle Labs Meesh Consulting Ltd BNI (Business Network International)Foxes BNI Leicester Scholars School System
Kevin Allen-Khimani Trace Voss Luke Perkins Cert CII ER Recruitment Ltd

The VAL Awards 2026 took place last Friday 2 October 2026, at Leicester’s prestigious Winstanley House. The event, sponsored by Hastings Direct, was a resounding success, bringing together over 310 guests to celebrate the achievements of the local Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE)...

08/10/2026

A huge thank you to our fantastic Singer Lucy Kay for helping make the evening so special!
Your energy and talent kept the celebrations going and added so much to the atmosphere on the night. Thank you for helping us create such a memorable evening!

Entertainment Sponsored by: Champions UK Plc
Headline sponsor: Hastings Direct Careers

08/10/2026

A huge thank you to Lumbers Jewellers for your generous raffle donation!
Your support helped make our awards evening extra special and helped us raise vital funds for our three worthy causes.
We’re incredibly grateful for your generosity and for helping us make a difference in our communities.

Thank you to our headline sponsor: Hastings Direct Careers
De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) BNI Foxes Gambit Insurance Solutions Business 2 Business Champions UK Plc ER Recruitment Ltd
Randal Foundation Lumbers Jewellers

08/10/2026

A huge thank you to our headline sponsor Hastings Direct for your continued support!
Your ongoing partnership means so much to us and helps us continue the work we do, supporting our communities and making a real difference.

We’re incredibly grateful to have you with us.
Thank you for being part of such a memorable evening.

To view the winners and find out more about the night - https://valonline.org.uk/val-awards-2026/

08/10/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who bought a raffle ticket on the night!
And a special thank you to Barclays Eagle Labs for their generous match funding, helping us raise even more for the VCSE in Leicestershire.

Your support really does make a difference. Together, we’re helping create positive change in our communities. ❤️

Thank you to our headline sponsor: Hastings Direct Careers
De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) BNI Foxes Gambit Insurance Solutions Business 2 Business Champions UK Plc ER Recruitment Ltd
Randal Foundation Lumbers Jewellers

08/10/2026

A huge thank you again to our keynote presentation by - HM Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Mike Kapur OBE CStJ
What an honour it was to have you with us!

A huge thank you for joining us at Friday’s awards. Your presence made the evening even more special, and we were incredibly proud and honoured to have you there to celebrate the achievements of so many inspiring people.
Thank you for being part of such a memorable evening.

Thank you to our headline sponsor: Hastings Direct Careers
De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) BNI Foxes Gambit Insurance Solutions Scholars School System Business 2 Business Champions UK Plc ER Recruitment Ltd
Randal Foundation Lumbers Jewellers