News | Voluntary Action Orkney

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.

Tuesday 12 May 2026

Five years of the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund in Orkney

Five years of the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund has brought over £400,000 in to Orkney, and projects have taken place right across every part of the county.

Friday 8 May 2026

VAO launches new Easy Read service to improve access to information

Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) is pleased to launch a new Easy Read service to help local groups and organisations make their information more accessible.

Thursday 7 May 2026

TFN's Guide to running a charity

Third Force News (TFN) is SCVO's publication for the voluntary sector in Scotland. They publish the free ‘TFN Guide to running a charity or social enterprise’ annually.

Thursday 30 April 2026

Knit or crochet for Simba

Simba is dedicated to honouring and remembering babies who have died at any stage of pregnancy or close after birth.

Thursday 30 April 2026

Survey: Scottish Third Sector Employment Opportunities for Young People

A strong flow of young talent helps organisations stay resilient, innovative, and reflective of the communities they serve.

Thursday 30 April 2026

Volunteers’ Week 2026 is almost here

In a month’s time VAO will be joining thousands of charities, community groups and voluntary organisations to celebrate Volunteers’ Week 2026. Running Monday 1 to Sunday 7 June 2026…

Thursday 30 April 2026

Youth Philanthropy Initiative in Orkney

For 10 years, VAO has supported the delivery of the Youth Philanthropy Initiative in Orkney’s secondary schools, with nearly £70,000 going into Orkney’s charitable sector as a result.

Thursday 30 April 2026

Orkney Youth Awards 2026

The Orkney Youth Awards were held on Thursday 19 March, with 100 young people recognised for their voluntary work in the community in front of their friends, family, and local community leaders.

Thursday 26 March 2026

Stromness Local Place Plan Survey – Have Your Say

Work is now underway to refresh the Stromness Local Place Plan. These are community-led documents that help guide future decisions about how places develop.