News | Voluntary Action Orkney

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.

Monday 29 June 2026

ORCR is reminding charities to manage their trustee information on OSCR online

Providing charity trustee information to the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) is a legal requirement for all charities.

Monday 29 June 2026

OSCR publishes their Corporate Strategy 2026-29

Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) have released their Corporate Strategy 2026-29.

Monday 29 June 2026

Game Therapy UK offers more local tabletop gaming sessions

Game Therapy UK is a national charity that uses tabletop gaming to support groups at risk of loneliness and isolation and to aid in the wellbeing recovery of individuals that might already be…

Monday 29 June 2026

Community organisations move out of Anchor Buildings as plans for the new Community Hub progress

Some of the community organisations located in Anchor Buildings on Bridge Street will shortly be moving out while the arrangements for temporary accommodation are being finalised and plans for the…

Friday 12 June 2026

Volunteers' Week 2026 - Local committee and board volunteering opportunities

Getting involved on a committee is a great way to support a cause that you are passionate about. Becoming a volunteer trustee, director or committee/board member is both rewarding and challenging.

Thursday 4 June 2026

Orkney gymnasts receive their Saltire Awards

Amelia Brammagh and Amelie Kerr recently received their Saltire Awards for 25 hours and 50 hours respectively.

Friday 29 May 2026

New Knowledge Gateway launched by Volunteer Scotland

Volunteer Scotland have launched their new Knowledge Gateway, a central hub designed to support volunteering practice, development, and impact across Scotland.

Wednesday 27 May 2026

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