As workplace expectations continue to evolve, more organisations are rethinking the traditional office setup. The rise of remote working, digital transformation, and a desire for increased business agility have made virtual offices  one of the fastest‑growing solutions for organisations. 💰1. Significant cost savings One of the biggest advantages of a virtual office is the substantial reduction in overheads. Organisations can avoid expenses related to rent, utilities, office

Whether you’re building a small start-up from the ground up or running a charity with a tight budget, every decision counts—especially when it comes to overhead costs. That’s why more founders, trustees, and volunteers are embracing the virtual office. But what exactly is a virtual office ? What Is a Virtual Office? A virtual office gives your organisation the essential elements of a professional workplace - such as a business address, mail handling, and meeting space - witho

Our Hunslet room has recently been redecorated. With new plastering, a new coat of paint and brand new ceiling lights, Hunslet offers you...

We're offering Pay As You Feel room hire services to the third sector for the month of August! That means that from Friday 1 August to Friday 29 August you will be able to pay as much or as little for a room as you like. Teas and coffees will still be charged at £2.50 per person and any extras like flipchart paper or catering will still be charged at their normal rates. This offer is perfect for small organisations that might not have the funds to book one of our rooms normal

Having highly motivated volunteers can be invaluable to organisations of all sizes. It doesn't matter if you have two members of staff or...

When it comes to securing funding, it is vital that an organisation can show the positive impact it is having. Clearly stating how your organisation improved x, y and z makes it much easier for prospective funders to see how important your organisation is and gives you a higher chance of being successful in your funding bid. Thorough evaluation techniques also allow you to better understand your communities and can help you to tailor your services to fit the people you suppo

At VAL, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality recruitment administration to third sector organisations. Over the years, we've helped take the stress out of recruitment for a host of charities and voluntary organisations, allowing them to get back to doing good in communities! If you do want to take on your own recruitment, though, but don't know where to start, here are a few handy tips from the VAL YOU team to get you going; Be detailed - including as much informati

We're excited to show you our new office space to rent in Leeds, in Stringer House. The 4.5m x 5m unfurnished office space is available...

The space for rent is located on the ground floor of Stringer House branching off from the sunny central atrium. Ideal as a base for a...

This blog is a repost of a blog created by Sarah about her experience attending a session as part of the Arts Organisation Development...

VALYOU and Voluntary Action Leeds are pleased to announce that we are now officially a Women Friendly Recruiter as part of Women Friendly...

Each year in England, 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem and each week, 1 in 6 people will report experiencing a...

VAL YOU are excited to announce that for the month of August you can hire our Chapeltown and Armley rooms and pay what you feel for the...

*This blog was originally posted on Doing Good Leeds in November 2021 It’s an interesting time as we return to face-to-face meetings and...

As the Government sets out it's latest plan for tackling Coronavirus, here at Stringer House, the safety of staff and visitors is always...

As World Leaders, young activists and climate advocates gather in Glasgow to discuss the escalating climate emergency at COP 26, the eyes...

At step 4 of the Government's roadmap to tackle Coronavirus in the UK, it was outlined that most legal restrictions in England would be...

So we've probably all heard people say that 'hybrid meeting are the future' and participants are increasingly asking for a range of...

Throughout May we are offering Chamber of Commerce members who require space for essential meetings the opportunity to hire a meeting room at Stringer House at the same discounted rate as our VAL Essential Subscribers. This benefit is usually only available to charities and voluntary groups and offers up to 30% off the room hire fee. This means full day prices from as little as £60 for our unique, welcoming space - with free parking and refreshments! Occupancy numbers in our

VAL YOU are excited to announce we will be welcoming visitors back to our meeting and training spaces in Stringer House from April 2021....