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Species on the Edge thanks their volunteers

Species on the Edge held a Volunteer 'Thank You' day on Saturday 15 August to recognise, celebrate and give thanks to all the volunteers who have provided support over the 4-year programme.

  • CalendarWednesday 26 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
OSCR publishes their Sector Overview Report

OSCR recently published their Sector Overview Report.

  • CalendarWednesday 26 August 2026
Help shape the future of social prescribing in Scotland

The Scottish Government is inviting people across Scotland to share their views on social prescribing through an online survey and conversation.

  • CalendarMonday 24 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
Kirkwall celebrates the Kings Baton Relay

On Saturday 11 July Kirkwall took part in the Kings Baton Relay.

  • 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
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