Annual and Impact Report April 2021 – 31 March 2022 Who we are Welcome to Voluntary Action Islington. We are a registered charity (charity registration no: 291890) that has been delivering services in the borough for over 50 years. Our work We are Islington’s umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector. Our role is to: y Support the development of local charities and community groups that are providing essential services to Islington residents; y Build community connections through our Volunteer Centre by providing a borough- wide volunteer brokerage service – connecting local people to local volunteering opportunities; y Work in partnership with Islington Council and other public sector partners on key areas such as challenging inequality, promoting health and wellbeing, and community safety. We put equality and social justice at the heart of all we do because we are passionate that everyone in our community has the best possible opportunities to succeed in life. Working for a fairer Islington by supporting community and voluntary action. Annual and Impact Report 21/22 3