Trustees’ Week 2026 will take place from Monday 9 November to Friday 13 November.

Start planning how you’ll celebrate trustees and their vital contribution to charities across the UK, with ready-to-use resources available in the partner toolkit.

 Download the toolkit here

This programme supports young people aged 18-25 to build the skills, networks and experience they need to take their next steps in their careers. Opportunities like this help remove barriers and connect Young Londoners with people and sectors they may not otherwise have access to.

Find out more here. 

Young Trustees Shaping Tomorrow welcomes current and aspiring young trustees based in London to join us for a day of connection and learning, discussing themes of belonging and power, as well as practical skills. Charity boards need transforming: join us to explore how this can become reality, with young people leading the charge.

This event is for young people who live, work, study, or volunteer in London, to build networks and develop skills. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

When: Saturday 14th November, 10am-4pm

Where: The Aldgate Centre, Aldgate High Street, London EC3N 1AB

Find out more and get your ticket here

Clinks is seeking a senior leader from the voluntary sector to sit on the Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group (RR3) as the seat holder for organisations led by and focused on racially minoritised people. 

This person will be a senior leader at a voluntary organisation that is both led by and supports racially minoritised people involved in the criminal justice system. 

They will be able to reflect the reality of delivering support services for racially minoritised individuals and reflect the opportunities and strengths of, as well as the challenges to, providing these services.  

Background 

The main purpose of the RR3 is to build a stronger and more effective partnership between the voluntary sector, and the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). 

The Chair for the group and its secretariat is provided by Clinks, the infrastructure organisation supporting voluntary organisations in the criminal justice system in England and Wales. 

Deadline- Monday 3rd August.

The Sensory Garden for the Blind is a unique haven in Havering, providing a safe, inclusive green space for individuals with visual and hearing impairments, physical disabilities, and dementia. Maintained by dedicated volunteers, the garden seeks to enhance accessibility and foster social connections.

This project aims to install a safe, paved walkway leading to accessible picnic benches, ensuring individuals can navigate the garden without fear of slipping or falling on uneven grass. 

By creating secure pathways and gathering spaces, the initiative will enable visitors to enjoy nature, connect with others, and build friendships in a supportive environment. This enhanced design ensures the garden remains a cherished community asset, welcoming everyone regardless of their abilities.

The Spacehive crowdfunding page is now live and accepting donations. 

19-20 September 2026

Shine Night Walk London starts at Battersea Park on Saturday 19th September, follows all the main great views that London has to offer and finishes at Evolution Dome in Battersea Park on Sunday 20 September. Your location will depend on what role and shift you would like to do and you will receive location and timings information nearer the time.

You can choose one of the following roles or, if you’re happy to help wherever you’re needed, you can opt to be a general volunteer and be assigned a role on the day.

Course Route Volunteer – You will be located at a strategic point along the course, ready to cheer and motivate the walkers as they make their way across the city.   You will be supported by a Zone Manager and be paired up with another volunteer.  You can also bring a friend to buddy up with!

Cycle Team Volunteer – Guide, support & motivate walkers by cycling parts of the route.

Pit Stop Volunteer – You could be placed at one of our pit-stops, helping to motivate the walkers & handing out refreshments.

Venue Volunteer – assisting in tasks at Start/Finish venues such as set-up and handing out medals and water.

Driver Volunteer – Our driver volunteers help us to look after Shine Night Walkers and fellow volunteers by driving our welfare and medical support vehicles, as well as operating our essential Bag Drop service to keep walkers’ valuables safe.

General Volunteer – Happy to help wherever is needed!

Have a look at the different roles and shifts and if you have any further questions before registering, please contact the Shine Volunteering team. Each role and shift will have a specific location and travel instructions.