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Reflections of a trustee by Jon Dean

Being a VSSN Trustee Jon Dean, Sheffield Hallam University If you are interested in becoming a Trustee of VSSN, or joining the Voluntary Sector Review Editorial Board, please click here. Any issues, please email execofficer@vssn.org.uk. When I applied to become a Trustee of the VSSN, and then later volunteered to Chair the organisation, I did […]

Wiserd, Wilsons and Welsh cakes

Sophie and Susannah went along to a Voluntary Sector Studies Network (VSSN) conference in Aberystwyth last week at the National Library of Wales. Wiserd is the Wales Institute of Social and Economic Research and Data, which organised the conference alongside the VSSN. The topic of conversation was “The role of community and voluntary organisations in […]

2023-2024 VSSN Small Grants Application now open

We are delighted to announce that the VSSN’s Small Grants programme is now open for applications. This fund seeks to support individuals or organisations to develop an idea or activity that will benefit voluntary sector studies in the UK. Grants of up to £750 can be used to fund seminars, workshops, roundtables, webinars and other […]

Honour for VSSN Executive Officer

The Voluntary Sector Studies Network is very proud that our Executive Officer, Dr Meg Wright, has been awarded an MBE in the Birthday Honours List. Meg has been recognised for her outstanding service to the voluntary sector across the UK. Of special focus in her award is the support Meg has provided to organisations going […]