Chris – Volunteer Centre Daventry https://daventryvolunteers.org.uk At the heart of the community and volunteering in the Daventry District since 1990 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:55:45 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://i0.wp.com/daventryvolunteers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/DaventryVolunteers.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Chris – Volunteer Centre Daventry https://daventryvolunteers.org.uk 32 32 Our 2021 Annual Report is now available https://daventryvolunteers.org.uk/our-annual-report-is-now-available/ Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:50:54 +0000 http://daventryvolunteers.org.uk/?p=4939 Read more]]> For over 30 years we have been at the heart of volunteering in Daventry District – You can read more about the achievements of the charity as a whole, the projects we run and the volunteers who make this all happen during what has been a challenging time for all. The 2020-2021 Annual Report can be downloaded or viewed as a PDF (2mb)… Daventry Volunteer Centre AGM 2020-21Download…

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]]> An afternoon of thanks at Daventry Volunteer Centre https://daventryvolunteers.org.uk/an-afternoon-of-thanks-at-daventry-volunteer-centre/ Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:24:35 +0000 http://daventryvolunteers.org.uk/?p=4929 Read more]]> Every June charities, community groups and national organisations take time to recognise the vital difference volunteers make to their local community during Volunteers’ Week. Here at Daventry Volunteer Centre we were delighted to be able to open our doors after many months and invite volunteers from across our projects in for a lovely afternoon tea from our New Street Cafe and for a much needed…

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]]> Keeping Daventry Clean & Green https://daventryvolunteers.org.uk/keeping-daventry-clean-green/ Wed, 14 Jul 2021 09:22:40 +0000 http://daventryvolunteers.org.uk/?p=4925 Read more]]> Earlier this month Daventry Volunteer Centre’s Clean & Green team donned their hi-vis and grabbed their pickers to help Southbrooke estate residents tackle litter hotspots. The Great British Spring Clean is a national initiative by Keep Britain Tidy and the pick in Daventry involved local residents, the police, local housing associations, town rangers and our very own environmental heroes.

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]]> A Rose of Northamptonshire https://daventryvolunteers.org.uk/a-rose-of-northamptonshire/ Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:20:53 +0000 http://daventryvolunteers.org.uk/?p=4350 Read more]]> We are delighted to announce that Daventry Volunteer Centre’s Nicola Toms has been awarded a Rose of Northamptonshire in honour of her efforts during the current pandemic. The award has been given by Northamptonshire County Council alongside the High Sheriff’s Office and Lord Lieutenancy and looks to recognise the unsung heroes who have been helping communities all across our county. Nicola…

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]]> Local Funding Opportunities https://daventryvolunteers.org.uk/local-funding-opportunities/ Wed, 14 Oct 2020 09:21:19 +0000 http://daventryvolunteers.org.uk/?p=4303 Read more]]> Charities, community groups and clubs of Northamptonshire! There are a number of funding opportunities open this month for local organisations to apply for. For more information on these services do contact the awarding body directly where possible, or get in touch with us at the Daventry Volunteer Centre to be added to our mailing lists…. Available funds Yelvertoft Wind Farm Community Benefit…

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]]> Celebrating Volunteers’ Week 2020 https://daventryvolunteers.org.uk/4173-2/ Tue, 09 Jun 2020 10:35:50 +0000 http://daventryvolunteers.org.uk/?p=4173

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]]> A visit of thanks from Chris Heaton-Harris MP. https://daventryvolunteers.org.uk/a-visit-of-thanks-from-chris-heaton-harris-mp/ Wed, 03 Jun 2020 16:57:39 +0000 http://daventryvolunteers.org.uk/?p=4162 Read more]]> Last week we were delighted to welcome our local MP, Chris Heaton-Harris down to our centre to meet a few of our fantastic volunteers. We are all so grateful to him for taking the time to show his support for the emergency help our volunteers have been providing the community. Chris spent some time talking with our volunteers, swapping stories and experiences of the situation so far and…

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]]> More than just shopping… https://daventryvolunteers.org.uk/more-than-just-shopping/ Mon, 01 Jun 2020 19:11:50 +0000 http://daventryvolunteers.org.uk/?p=4155 Read more]]> Amanda from Happy@Home has been coordinating the Volunteer Centre’s Crisis Shoppers, so no one could have said thank you so personally and beautifully… I am absolutely in awe of the wonderful Volunteers that have come forward in this time of crisis to help with shopping for the most vulnerable in their community. They are from all walks of life and no one is twisting their arms to do it – they…

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]]> January 2020 Newsletter https://daventryvolunteers.org.uk/january-2020-newsletter/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 16:19:11 +0000 http://daventryvolunteers.org.uk/?p=4264 We are pleased to share our latest newsletter for the voluntary sector in Daventry District for download. Recent issues can be found on the website, but for previous issues or any questions regarding the newsletter please do get in touch with us at the Volunteer Centre. Winter VCSE Newsletter – January 2020 – [PDF]…

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]]> November 2019 Newsletter https://daventryvolunteers.org.uk/november-2019-newsletter/ Wed, 06 Nov 2019 14:30:03 +0000 http://daventryvolunteers.org.uk/?p=3947 We are pleased to share our latest newsletter for the voluntary sector in Daventry District for download. Recent issues can be found on the website, but for previous issues or any questions regarding the newsletter please do get in touch with us at the Volunteer Centre. DVC News November 2019 – [PDF]…

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