🎉 VAL Celebrates 70 Years of Supporting Leeds Communities 🎉

This year marks a truly special milestone for Voluntary Action Leeds (VAL) — 70 years of empowering and supporting alongside communities across Leeds.

Founded back in September 1955, VAL began with a simple but powerful mission: to strengthen local voluntary and community action and help organisations thrive. Seven decades later, that mission is stronger than ever.

🌟 70 Years of Community Impact

Over the years, VAL has grown, adapted, and evolved — but our commitment to Leeds has never changed. From supporting charities and social enterprises to connecting volunteers with meaningful opportunities, VAL has played a vital role in shaping a stronger, more connected city.

We’ve helped thousands of people give their time, thousands of organisations access support, and countless communities build resilience and belonging. It’s a history we’re incredibly proud of — and one that belongs to everyone who has been part of the journey.

🎈 Celebrating Throughout the Year

To mark this milestone, we have a full year of celebrations planned and we hope you'll join us!

We have events planned, throwbacks and memories to share, and even a brand new 70-year celebration logo 🥳

Here’s to 70 years of community spirit, and many more to come.

Stay tuned, get involved, and celebrate with us!