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  • Meet the team & trustees | Mysite

    Our Team. Our head office is based in Cinderford but everyday you will meet members of the FVAF team out and about supporting the community and building strong partnerships with other local organisations and groups... Chris Brown Chief Executive Officer Nick Penny Head of Operations Deb Cook Head of Development Catherine Best Communications & Fundraising Manager Teresa Allewell Finance Manager Cherry Potter-Irwin Finance & Administration Officer Fliss Simister Youth Team Manager Lisa Robertson Youth Development Officer Katy Virgo Youth Development Officer Courtney Middleton Project Coordinator Jodie Atkins Youth Support Worker Adam Lambert Youth Projects Manager Krissie Carter Neighbourhood Connector Mark Evans Neighbourhood Connector Alex Digby Community Team Manager Melanie Benn Community Builder Teresa Rose Community Connectors' Facilitator Pete Harper Community Connector Flora Croysdale Digital Inclusion Community Builder Piers Cardiff Forest of Dean Climate Action Partnership Coordinator Becky Moorcroft Forest of Dean Climate Action Partnership Coordinator Meet our trustees. We have a highly skilled board of trustees who meet regularly to monitor, challenge and guide what FVAF does now, and in the future. Bob Rhodes Chair of Trustees Josh Bond Vice Chair of Trustees Jonathan Gault Trustee - Treasurer Patricia Le Rolland Trustee Sid Phelps Trustee Diana Martin Trustee Rob Toomer Trustee Roger Deeks Trustee Interested in becoming a FVAF Trustee? Talk to us! Contact Chris is ceo@fvaf.org.uk 01594 822073

  • Home | Mysite

    Ow Bist Community Kitchen Opportunity! COME & FIND OUT MORE! 2pm-4pm | Monday 14 Sept READ MORE Frequently visited pages: COMMUNITY HUBS VOLUNTEER ADVICE YOUTH SUPPORT FVAF ਕੀ ਹੈ? FVAF ਦਾ ਅਰਥ ਹੈ ਫੋਰੈਸਟ ਵਲੰਟਰੀ ਐਕਸ਼ਨ ਫੋਰਮ। ਅਸੀਂ ਸਥਾਨਕ ਨਾਗਰਿਕਾਂ, ਭਾਈਚਾਰਕ ਸਮੂਹਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਗਤੀਵਿਧੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਉਹ ਕੰਮ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਦੀ ਪੇਸ਼ਕਸ਼ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਂ ਜੋ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਲਈ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਮਹੱਤਵਪੂਰਨ ਹਨ। ਇਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੇਠ ਲਿਖੇ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹਨ: ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਅਤੇ ਵਿਕਾਸ ਸਲਾਹ ਸਿਖਲਾਈ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਨੈੱਟਵਰਕਿੰਗ ਮੀਟਿੰਗਾਂ ਨੁਮਾਇੰਦਗੀ ਦੀ ਸਹੂਲਤ ਵਲੰਟੀਅਰ ਭਰਤੀ ਵਲੰਟੀਅਰ ਪਲੇਸਮੈਂਟ ਅਤੇ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਅਸੀਂ ਸਥਾਨਕ ਕਮਿਊਨਿਟੀ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਅਤੇ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਲਈ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਾਰੇ ਪ੍ਰੋਜੈਕਟ ਵੀ ਚਲਾਉਂਦੇ ਹਾਂ, ਜਿਵੇਂ ਕਿ ਡੀਨ ਯੂਥ ਐਸੋਸੀਏਸ਼ਨ, ਹੋਲੀਡੇਅ ਐਕਟੀਵਿਟੀ ਮੁਹਿੰਮਾਂ, ਦ ਫੋਰੈਸਟ ਯੂਥ ਮਿਊਜ਼ਿਕ ਨੈੱਟਵਰਕ, ਦ GEM ਪ੍ਰੋਜੈਕਟ, ਦ ਫੋਰੈਸਟ ਕੰਪਾਸ ਡਾਇਰੈਕਟਰੀ, ਵਾਕਿੰਗ ਵਿਦ ਵ੍ਹੀਲਜ਼ ਅਤੇ ਹੋਰ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਾਰੇ। ਪੂਰੇ ਵੇਰਵਿਆਂ ਲਈ ਸਾਡੇ ਪ੍ਰੋਜੈਕਟ ਪੰਨੇ ਨੂੰ ਦੇਖੋ। "ਵਿੱਚ ਮਜ਼ਬੂਤ ਭਾਈਚਾਰਿਆਂ ਦਾ ਨਿਰਮਾਣ ਕਰਨਾ ਡੀਨ ਦਾ ਜੰਗਲ" ਹੋਰ ਪਤਾ ਕਰੋ JOIN OUR MAILING LIST Get the latest community news and check out exciting volunteering opportunity in or around the Forest of Dean... Facebook 'ਤੇ ਜਾਓ Useful publications: FREE directory of the many volunteering opportunities available locally... DOWNLOAD ਸਾਡੇ ਸਾਥੀ We work with so many amazing and supportive partners. Find out more here... How to contact us Forest Voluntary Action Forum Ow Bist Forest Community Space Dockham Road Cinderford , Glos. GL14 2AQ Email us: contact@fvaf.org.uk Tel: 01594 822073 Copyright © 2021 Forest Voluntary Action Forum. All Rights Reserved. Forest Voluntary Action Forum is a charity (1141126) and company limited by guarantee (07557852) registered in England and Wales. The registered address is The Belle Vue Centre, Cinderford, Glos, GL14 2AB. Travelling in the Forest of Dean Forest Of Dean Climate Action Partnership has created a handy interactive guide to travelling in the Forest of Dean. DOWNLOAD HERE

  • Our partners | Mysite

    Our partners We work with, and are supported by so many fantastic organisations. The projects and services we deliver in partnership with others, and the funding we receive makes it possible for us to support voluntary activity and community action in the Forest of Dean. These are just some of the organisations we currently work closely with:

  • Forest Volunteer Awards | Mysite

    Volunteer Heroes Crowned! The community turned out in force on Wednesday 7 September to see local volunteers crowned at a glittering awards celebration evening we held at the AccXel Training Centre in Cinderford. We created the Forest Volunteer Awards to recognise and celebrate the amazing efforts of local volunteers in the Forest of Dean. Earlier this Summer, we asked local people to nominate those volunteer heroes who have demonstrated exceptional and outstanding support to the local community over the past 12 months. The response was amazing and we received hundreds of nominations. An expert panel had the tough task of shortlisting the nominations and picking the winners. However, one category - Volunteer of the Year – Peoples’ Champion – was decided by a public vote with almost 900 votes cast. The winners were crowned at a special evening, held at the stunning conference space at the impressive AccXel Training Centre, which was provided for free to FVAF by local construction company the KW Bell Group, who were the main sponsors of the event. Volunteer of the Year went to Les Cockle, volunteer fundraiser at Great Oaks Hospice whilst Forest of Dean Host Ukrainians and Ukraine Community Hub jointly picked up the Community Voluntary Group of the Year. Young volunteers were celebrated with Keira Stone, volunteer at disability group, Together We Can crowed under 16 years old Young Volunteer of the Year, whilst in the 17 – 25 years old category, Chloe Whatley and Jordan Terrel were rewarded for their tireless hard work volunteering at the Sea Cadets in Lydney. Lisa Tootell was crowned Outstanding New Volunteer of the Year for her amazing impact for the Girl Guides in the Forest of Dean and Hips Social were recognised for supporting the local community and investing in improving the local area. The winners were presented with an award, a framed certificate and £100 Amazon voucher, kindly provided by sponsors the KW Bell Group. Deb Cook, Volunteering Manager at FVAF said “So much of what happens within our community is because of people who give their time and energy for free. We think that recognising the amazing efforts of volunteers and organisations is incredibly important which is why we have been so pleased by the reaction of the local people who have supported these awards by nominating and voting.” Deb added, “It has been an incredible evening and we are so lucky and proud of the strength of the amazing voluntary sector we have in the Forest.” Master of Ceremony for the Forest Volunteer Awards was Kate Clark, BBC Radio Gloucestershire presenter who kept the guests entertained with her expert hosting skills. Award winners were announced by guest presenter; Roger Deeks (FVAF Trustee), Nicola Bird and Yvonne Bell (KW Bell and main sponsor), Sue Middleton (Verderer of the Forest of Dean), Andy Lewis MBE (PT2 Para triathlete), Neill Ricketts (Founder of Versarien and chair the Forest of Dean Economic Partnership). The celebration evening was made possible thanks to generous sponsorship for the following local organisations: KW Bell Group and AccXel Training Centre – main sponsors Hot Tubs Rock Versarien The Midcounties Co- Operative FOREST VOLUNTEER AWARD WINNERS: Volunteer of the Year – Peoples’ Champion WINNER: Les Cockle – Great Oaks Hospice Highly Commended: Hannah McGowan (FOD Hosts of Ukrainians Support Group), Martin Elsmore (The Golden Triangle Club), Steve Gregory (FVAF / Walking with Wheels) and Mark Jones (Community First Responder SWASFT) Community Voluntary Group of the Year WINNER: FOD Hosts of Ukrainians Support Group and Ukraine Community Hub Highly Commended: Together We Can, Newnham Archery Club, Dean Radio, The Friends of Longhope Church and The Rewild Project Outstanding New Volunteer WINNER: Lisa Tootell – Girlguiding FOD South Division Highly Commended: Sarah Maxfield – Berry Hill Memorial Institute Young Volunteer of the Year 16yrs & under WINNER: Keira Stone – Together We Can Highly Commended: Toby Niblett – Lydney Youth Hub Young Volunteer of the Year 17 – 25yrs JOINT WINNERS: Jordan Terrell and Chloe Whatley – FOD Sea Cadets Community Impact Award WINNER: HIPs Social Highly Commended: Recycle Shop CIC Newent and Wilde Earth Journeys

  • Publications | Mysite

    Our publications Forest Compass Edition 3 Volunteering in the Forest of Dean FVAF Annual Report 2024/25 FVAF Annual Accounts 2024/25 FVAF Annual Report 2023/24 FVAF Annual Report 2022/23 FVAF Annual Report 2021/22 Insights into the Experience of commissioning for small VCSE organisations in the Forest of Dean By Chris Brown My Networks publications My Networks Scoping Project Report, Oct 2022 by Simon Price Supporting documents: Mental Health Scoping Project – Survey Results Co-production – How we facilitated My Networks Scoping Report The Forest of Dean Mycelium Mental Health Project A report from the Undergrowth by Simon Price, Anwen Jenkins, Pete Harper, Miranda Thomason and Teresa Rose Useful community publications The Digital Divides Report and Recommendations By Digital Divides Steering Group Learnings from the Forest By Forest of Dean Climate Action Partnership (FODCAP), Holding The Space, Thirty Percy, and CCRI.

  • Lydney Link Up Soundbite | Mysite

    Lydney Link up soundbite Lydney Link Up 00:00 / 04:01 Lydney Link Up Julie at the Lydney Habour 00:00 / 01:17 Conversation with Vilnis Lydney Link Up 00:00 / 02:17 Lydney Link Up Mia's experience 00:00 / 01:49

  • Who we are | Mysite

    FVAF ਬਾਰੇ FVAF ਬਾਰੇ ਸਾਡੀ ਕਹਾਣੀ ਅਸੀਂ ਡੀਨ ਦੇ ਜੰਗਲ ਲਈ ਸਵੈ-ਸੇਵੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਕੌਂਸਲ ਅਤੇ ਵਾਲੰਟੀਅਰ ਸੈਂਟਰ ਹਾਂ। ਅਸੀਂ ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਹੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੈਂਕੜੇ ਸਵੈ-ਸੇਵੀ ਅਤੇ ਭਾਈਚਾਰਕ ਸੰਸਥਾਵਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਪ੍ਰਦਾਨ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਂ ਜੋ ਬਦਲੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਥਾਨਕ ਭਾਈਚਾਰੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਅਤੇ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਲਈ ਆਪਣੇ ਕੰਮ ਨੂੰ ਬਿਹਤਰ ਢੰਗ ਨਾਲ ਪ੍ਰਦਾਨ ਕਰਨ ਦੇ ਯੋਗ ਹਨ। 1994 ਵਿੱਚ ਬਣਨ ਤੋਂ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਅਸੀਂ ਪੂਰੇ ਡੀਨ ਦੇ ਜੰਗਲ ਵਿੱਚ ਭਾਈਚਾਰਕ ਕਾਰਵਾਈ ਨੂੰ ਉਤਸ਼ਾਹਿਤ ਕਰਨ, ਗਲੇ ਲਗਾਉਣ ਅਤੇ ਵਧਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਇੱਕ ਸਾਖ ਵਿਕਸਿਤ ਕੀਤੀ ਹੈ। ਸਾਡਾ ਮੰਨਣਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਕਮਿਊਨਿਟੀ-ਅਗਵਾਈ ਵਾਲੀ ਪਹੁੰਚ ਦੁਆਰਾ ਅਸੀਂ ਨਾਗਰਿਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਖੁਸ਼ਹਾਲ, ਬਿਹਤਰ ਜੁੜੇ ਜੀਵਨ ਜਿਉਣ ਲਈ ਹੁਨਰ, ਲਚਕਤਾ ਅਤੇ ਸਮਾਜਿਕ ਪੂੰਜੀ ਵਿਕਸਿਤ ਕਰਨ ਦੇ ਯੋਗ ਬਣਾਉਂਦੇ ਹਾਂ। ਦਫ਼ਤਰ ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ ਸਟਾਫ਼ ਅਤੇ ਟਰੱਸਟੀ ਨੀਤੀਆਂ ਪਹੁੰਚਯੋਗਤਾ ਅਤੇ ਸਥਿਰਤਾ

  • What we do | Mysite

    What we do We support many community-led projects shaped with, and for local people: Employment and skills support Holiday Activity and Food Programme Community Builders Forest of Dean Youth Association Walking with Wheels Know Your Patch Forest Compass

  • Forest of Dean's Volunteers Take Centre | Mysite

    Forest of Dean's Volunteers Take Centre Stage! The Forest of Dean's most dedicated volunteers were celebrated in style this week when we hosted our annual Forest Volunteer Awards at the AccXel Construction School in Cinderford. These awards recognise the individuals, groups and organisations who have gone above and beyond for their communities over the past 12 months. Eight awards were presented on the night, spanning everything from grassroots groups and local businesses to a public vote decided by nearly 3,000 community members. Brody's Trust wins Community Organisation Award Founded in memory of a much-loved boy, Brody's Trust took home the Community Organisation Award for its work building an inclusive, therapeutic space for families of children with additional needs, disabilities and complex medical conditions. In 2025 the charity secured the former Joys Green Primary School in Lydbrook, which it is transforming into a state-of-the-art Multi-Sensory Community Hub with the support of local volunteers and businesses. Cinderford Royal British Legion and The Orchard Trust were highly commended. FRED honoured for 15 years of literacy support The Grassroots Group of the Year award went to FRED (Forest Read Easy Deal), which has spent fifteen years providing free, confidential, one-to-one literacy support to adults across the Forest — entirely through volunteers. Around twenty coaches give roughly three hours a week each, helping local people build the confidence to read to their grandchildren, return to work and reconnect with their communities. Mons' Chatter and Mitcheldean Community Larder were highly commended. T he Ark Café named Business in the Community winner Newent's Ark Café scooped the ESV Business in the Community Award. What began as one mother's wish to give young children somewhere to play has grown into a lifeline for local families, complete with a sensory room, a "Pay It Forward" board ensuring no child goes without, and holiday lunchboxes for families who need extra support. Drew Property Law and The Den were highly commended. Cinderford Grows recognised for inclusive green spaces Cinderford Grows won the Diversity & Inclusion Award, sponsored by FoD Dementia Action Alliance, for creating two welcoming green spaces — The Garden at St John's and an orchard at Steam Mills. Set up after Covid to tackle loneliness and isolation, the group has since added wheelchair-accessible gates and pathways and warmly welcomed the local Romanian community. Forest Fighting Fit was highly commended. Soudley Village Hall takes Climate Action honours The Community Climate Action Award, sponsored by Forest of Dean Climate Action Partnership, went to Soudley Village Hall for retrofitting its building with an air source heat pump and solar panels — one of the first spaces of its kind in the area. Yorkley Mend and Repair Café, and Hartpury Orchard Centre and 99 Pines CIC, were highly commended. Young Volunteer of the Year: Abigail Rudge Sixteen-year-old Abigail Rudge was named Young Volunteer of the Year after helping raise over £20,000 for the Poppy Appeal in Lydney last year alone — more than £100,000 over five years — alongside her role organising Parkend Carnival's Queen's lorry. Adam Pritchard and Matylda Kozikowska were highly commended. Julie Abolins wins People's Choice The night's most personal award, Volunteer of the Year – People's Champion, is decided entirely by public vote. This year almost 3,000 votes were cast, with the honour going to Julie Abolins of CANDI, who has helped establish coffee mornings, lunch clubs, mental health support groups and the weekly Women's Space for survivors of domestic abuse. Also highly commended in this category: Lewis Chapman (Brody's Trust), Alice Hogge (Wye Valley Music, St Briavels), Anne Lamacraft (Forest of Dean Baby Bank), Jane Osborne (Tiny Spikes Hedgehog Rescue) and Claire Smeeth (Drybrook Rugby Club & Forest Health Forum). Lifetime Achievement: FOIST Collective The evening closed with the Lifetime Achievement Award, presented without competing nominees to a single standout recipient. FOIST Collective has kept grassroots and original live music alive in the Forest of Dean since 1989 — entirely run by volunteers. From its earliest gigs at the old Coleford Community Centre, including an early show from EMF, to today's regular nights at The Club in Newnham-on-Severn and its stage at Coleford Music Festival, FOIST has promoted more than 40 bands from Britain, America and Canada in the last four years alone, always keeping ticket prices low and passing proceeds straight to the artists. Deb Cook, Head of Development at FVAF, said: “So much of what happens in our community is made possible by people who freely give their time and energy. FVAF is proud to host this event and celebrate the incredible work taking place across groups and organisations of all sizes, as well as by countless individuals throughout the district. It is important that we shout about it, because the work of these organisations and volunteers is vital to so many people.” Hosted by Steve Knibbs (BBC News Presenter) and Les Love (Dean Radio), our award winners were announced by guest presenters; Bren McInerney (prominent community leader, volunteer, and health advocate), Miranda Thomason (VCSE Partnership & Prevention Manager, Gloucestershire County Council), Karl Ottomor (Supply Chain Director for Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I), Dr Matt Reed, (Head of Research (Strategy and Environment), University of Gloucestershire), Alison Walker, Director of Children and Family Centres & Youth Services, Gloucestershire Gateway Trust, Dame Janet Trotter (DBE CVO), Sid Phelps (Councillor at Forest of Dean District Council and FVAF Trustee). The celebration evening was made possible through generous sponsorship from local organisations, KW Bell Group and AccXel Construction Centre , Forest of Dean Climate Action Partnership (FODCAP) , Forest of Dean District Council , Gloucestershire Gateway Trust , Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I , Cinderhill Farm and Hips Coffee generously provided delicious food for the locally sourced buffet. Find out more about the awards here

  • Ow Bist Community Kitchen | Mysite

    OW BIST COMMUNITY KITCHEN A community kitchen at the heart of Cinderford We're on a journey to create the Ow Bist Community Kitchen — a warm, welcoming space at the heart of Ow Bist, bringing people together over good food. Food has a unique power to connect us. We want the kitchen to serve simple, healthy, affordable meals — made with local ingredients where possible — and to become a friendly hub where people can meet , work , learn , connect with peers, and access support . Some of the ideas we're keen to explore: Hearty, affordable lunches — curries, stews and simple home-cooked dishes Ethical soft drinks, teas, quality coffee and cakes throughout the day A "Butty Kitchen" of quality, locally sourced sandwiches Dietary, cultural and allergen needs catered for as standard, not an afterthought Plant-based food as a staple, alongside some meat and dairy Partnerships with local producers, suppliers and community growing groups Pay-as-you-can and pay-it-forward models, to keep food accessible to all We're inspired by community-food initiatives like The Long Table in Stroud and The Sharing Kitchen in Newent — places where food is used as a vehicle for connection and community participation. More than a café FLEXIBLE SPACE FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY Alongside everyday use, we want the kitchen to be a flexible space for the wider community — hosting cooking classes, pop-ups, volunteering and training opportunities, and community lunch takeovers. We're already planning sessions with Wyldwood Arts and local Sri Lankan residents, and we're building a team of volunteer community greeters to help welcome everyone through the door. It all comes together around People, Place, Planet and Prosperity — a vibrant, community-driven space that strengthens Cinderford's sense of community through good food and shared purpose. HOW WE COULD MAKE IT HAPPEN We're open to exploring different ways of running the kitchen, including: An external operator — a community-focused business or social enterprise runs the kitchen day-to-day, with FVAF retaining strategic input A community CIC — a new CIC, set up with FVAF's support, becomes the food business and runs the kitchen independently but in line with FVAF's values A hybrid model — a mix of the above, with room for pop-ups, community takeovers and evening/weekend use alongside day-to-day running WHAT WE CAN OFFER A brand new, fully fitted, high-spec commercial kitchen A newly fitted front-of-house space — tables, chairs and an outdoor seating area, designed to be fully accessible A busy Cinderford location, with regular visitors and around 80 staff working from the building Marketing support through FVAF's channels Connections to local community groups, volunteers and voluntary sector organisations Potential for in-house catering of events and meetings in the building WHO WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM We're looking for people who are: Passionate about sustainable, healthy, affordable food and cooking Community-focused, balancing social impact with commercial sustainability Open to working with volunteers and trainees Keen to reflect the diverse food cultures of our community Interested in innovative, barrier-removing models like pay-it-forward Flexible, and excited to help grow a community kitchen for Cinderford and the wider Forest of Dean Whether you're an established food business, a passionate cook, a caterer looking to try pop-ups, a food educator, or simply someone who cares about food and community — we'd love to talk to you. COME & FIND OUT MORE! Anyone with an interest is invited to come along, see the space, eat and drink together, and help shape what the Ow Bist Kitchen could become. MONDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2PM-4PM OW BIST - FOREST COMMUNITY SPACE, DOCKHAM ROAD, CINDERFORD GL14 2AQ Enjoy locally sourced tea, coffee & cake! If you can join us, please let us know so that we make sure we bake enough cakes! Name Email Submit Can't make it? We'd still love to hear from you! Contact deb@fvaf.org.uk

  • Volunteers Week 2026 | Mysite

    CELEBRATING OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS! This National Volunteers Week (1st-7th June), we're hitting the road with our special roadshow across the Forest of Dean to say a massive THANK YOU to all our incredible volunteers! Join us at 4 fantastic locations throughout the first week of June as we celebrate the heart and soul of our community - YOU, our volunteers! At each stop, we'll be: ✨ Celebrating local volunteering heroes ✨ Giving away special thank you gifts for every volunteer we meet! 📅 First week of June 📍 4 locations across the Forest of Dean: Stop 1 – Coleford 9.30am - 11:30am, Monday 1st June at Café Sixteen, Bank Street, Coleford. Stop 2 – Newent 1:30pm - 3:30pm, Wednesday 3rd June at Newent Chillout Stop 3 – Lydney 10am – 12pm, Thursday 4th June at River Children and Family Centre Stop 4 – Cinderford 3:30pm – 6pm, Thursday 4th June at Ow Bist - Forest Community Space + **PARTY TIME!!** Official unveiling of the Ow Bist Community Mural. Contact volunteer@fvaf.org.uk for more information.

  • Volunteer Awards Nomination Form 2026 | Mysite

    NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN! CLOSING DATE: MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 19 JULY 2026 Nomination Form 2026 Please select in which category you would like to nominate the individual or group. Your Volunteer of the Year Young Volunteer of the Year 21yrs & under Community Organisation of the Year Grassroots Award - Voluntary Group of the Year ESV Business in the Community Award FoD Dementia Action Alliance Diversity & Inclusion Award FoDCAP Community Climate Action Award Name of the volunteer/group being nominated: Name of the organisation or group linked to the nominee (for individual nominees only) Volunteer role or role of group Contact details for nominee (email and telephone) If you are providing personal contact details, do you have permission to share this person's information? If not, no problem—we will use the general contact details of the group or organisation associated with the nominee instead. Yes No Reason for nomination - please provide a brief description which outlines why you think this individual or group stands out. What makes them special and worthy of being celebrated? Your name Your email address Are you happy for us to keep your contact details for the purpose of this nomination only? Yes No Submit

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