Voluntary Action History Society
@vahs.bsky.social
VAHS aims to promote the study of voluntary action history and to develop an understanding of this history for the public, for academics, and for people working in the voluntary sector.
🗃️Two weeks to go until our next seminar!
Marty Sulek (LCC International University) will discuss:
Humanities and normative theory scholarship in philanthropic studies, as viewed through a Kuhnian philosophical lens
17 Nov - 6 to 7.30pm
Online
Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Marty Sulek (LCC International University) will discuss:
Humanities and normative theory scholarship in philanthropic studies, as viewed through a Kuhnian philosophical lens
17 Nov - 6 to 7.30pm
Online
Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
November 3, 2025 at 11:44 AM
🗃️Two weeks to go until our next seminar!
Marty Sulek (LCC International University) will discuss:
Humanities and normative theory scholarship in philanthropic studies, as viewed through a Kuhnian philosophical lens
17 Nov - 6 to 7.30pm
Online
Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Marty Sulek (LCC International University) will discuss:
Humanities and normative theory scholarship in philanthropic studies, as viewed through a Kuhnian philosophical lens
17 Nov - 6 to 7.30pm
Online
Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Looks like some really interesting talks here!🗃️
Looking for some easy listening? Don't forget that we've podcasted several keynote papers from the 2023 & 2024 conferences in Dublin and Leeds. Listen to them here and experience the breadth and depth of the military welfare history 'perspective' #milwelfhist #podcast
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The Military Welfare History Network provides a networking and dissemination platform for scholars who are research active in military welfare history. In 2024 the Military Welfare History Network (MW...
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October 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Looks like some really interesting talks here!🗃️
🗃️ICYMI! The recording of last night's seminar is now available on YouTube:
Ruth Hansen, University of Wisconsin
'Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era: A Historical Case Study of Gary, Indiana's Neighborhood House'
youtu.be/OM6cblHhrX8?...
Ruth Hansen, University of Wisconsin
'Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era: A Historical Case Study of Gary, Indiana's Neighborhood House'
youtu.be/OM6cblHhrX8?...
Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era
YouTube video by Voluntary Action History Society
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October 21, 2025 at 10:56 AM
🗃️ICYMI! The recording of last night's seminar is now available on YouTube:
Ruth Hansen, University of Wisconsin
'Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era: A Historical Case Study of Gary, Indiana's Neighborhood House'
youtu.be/OM6cblHhrX8?...
Ruth Hansen, University of Wisconsin
'Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era: A Historical Case Study of Gary, Indiana's Neighborhood House'
youtu.be/OM6cblHhrX8?...
Time flies! Our next seminar is in 1 week 🗃️
Ruth Hansen (University of Wisconsin)
Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era
Monday 20 October, 6pm till 7.30pm
Online Via Zoom
As ever its free.
Sign -up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Ruth Hansen (University of Wisconsin)
Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era
Monday 20 October, 6pm till 7.30pm
Online Via Zoom
As ever its free.
Sign -up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
October 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Time flies! Our next seminar is in 1 week 🗃️
Ruth Hansen (University of Wisconsin)
Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era
Monday 20 October, 6pm till 7.30pm
Online Via Zoom
As ever its free.
Sign -up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Ruth Hansen (University of Wisconsin)
Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era
Monday 20 October, 6pm till 7.30pm
Online Via Zoom
As ever its free.
Sign -up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Aaaaand we are BACK!
Our next seminar is in 3 weeks time:
Ruth Hansen (University of Wisconsin)
Monday 20 October, 6pm till 7.30pm
Online
Via Zoom
Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era
As ever its free.
Sign -up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Our next seminar is in 3 weeks time:
Ruth Hansen (University of Wisconsin)
Monday 20 October, 6pm till 7.30pm
Online
Via Zoom
Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era
As ever its free.
Sign -up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
September 29, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Aaaaand we are BACK!
Our next seminar is in 3 weeks time:
Ruth Hansen (University of Wisconsin)
Monday 20 October, 6pm till 7.30pm
Online
Via Zoom
Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era
As ever its free.
Sign -up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Our next seminar is in 3 weeks time:
Ruth Hansen (University of Wisconsin)
Monday 20 October, 6pm till 7.30pm
Online
Via Zoom
Managing Mission and Uncertainty in the US Civil Rights Era
As ever its free.
Sign -up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
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The next event in our @wellcometrust.bsky.social @sshmedicine.bsky.social -funded conference series will be ‘War, Trauma and Emotional Injury’, which takes place at @unibirmingham.bsky.social on 6-7 November #milwelfhist
September 4, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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I see this has a chapter in it on the Community Architecture Movement by Holly Smith @holsmith.bsky.social who did a wonderful @vahs.bsky.social seminar on the subject a while ago. Looking forward to reading more!
A short post about the Modern British City, out in November: www.lundhumphries.com/blogs/featur...
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
I see this has a chapter in it on the Community Architecture Movement by Holly Smith @holsmith.bsky.social who did a wonderful @vahs.bsky.social seminar on the subject a while ago. Looking forward to reading more!
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The programme looks amazing! There are some places available, so don't delay, register today!
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📢 Just announced! The programme & booking is now live for our Annual Conference 2025.
🗓️ Join us online & free on 4–5 Sept for Hidden in Plain Sight: Women in Archives, Libraries, Museums & Personal Collections.
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#WHN2025 #WomensHistory #Archives #Heritage
🗓️ Join us online & free on 4–5 Sept for Hidden in Plain Sight: Women in Archives, Libraries, Museums & Personal Collections.
🔗 womenshistorynetwork.org/the-womens-h...
#WHN2025 #WomensHistory #Archives #Heritage
July 30, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The programme looks amazing! There are some places available, so don't delay, register today!
#WomensHistory
#WomensHistory
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How do I locate annual reports for charities that are no longer trading? I tried both Companies House database, the Charity Commissions websites and the TNA catalogue. Charity operated from 1990-2003. @vahs.bsky.social
April 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
How do I locate annual reports for charities that are no longer trading? I tried both Companies House database, the Charity Commissions websites and the TNA catalogue. Charity operated from 1990-2003. @vahs.bsky.social
⏰Next Monday! There's still time to sign-up for this free event 🗃️
Our next seminar is in two weeks! 🗃️
Alex Murdock (London South Bank University), Liz Thackray (u3a) will be sharing their research on the history of the University of the 3rd Age
Monday 3rd March, 6pm
Online, via Zoom
As ever it's free to attend. Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/u3a-y...
Alex Murdock (London South Bank University), Liz Thackray (u3a) will be sharing their research on the history of the University of the 3rd Age
Monday 3rd March, 6pm
Online, via Zoom
As ever it's free to attend. Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/u3a-y...
February 24, 2025 at 10:31 AM
⏰Next Monday! There's still time to sign-up for this free event 🗃️
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If you liked the look of our past events, revisited here today, then be sure to attend the forthcoming conference at @uni-graz.at on 9-11 July 2025! Full programme coming this month, plus details about transport and accommodation options #milwelfhist
February 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Our next seminar is in two weeks! 🗃️
Alex Murdock (London South Bank University), Liz Thackray (u3a) will be sharing their research on the history of the University of the 3rd Age
Monday 3rd March, 6pm
Online, via Zoom
As ever it's free to attend. Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/u3a-y...
Alex Murdock (London South Bank University), Liz Thackray (u3a) will be sharing their research on the history of the University of the 3rd Age
Monday 3rd March, 6pm
Online, via Zoom
As ever it's free to attend. Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/u3a-y...
February 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Our next seminar is in two weeks! 🗃️
Alex Murdock (London South Bank University), Liz Thackray (u3a) will be sharing their research on the history of the University of the 3rd Age
Monday 3rd March, 6pm
Online, via Zoom
As ever it's free to attend. Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/u3a-y...
Alex Murdock (London South Bank University), Liz Thackray (u3a) will be sharing their research on the history of the University of the 3rd Age
Monday 3rd March, 6pm
Online, via Zoom
As ever it's free to attend. Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/u3a-y...
CfP deadline extended to 28th February!
Call for Papers! The Voluntary Action History Society is returning to Liverpool for our 8th international conference in July next year 🗃️
Papers on ways of doing voluntary action history are particularly welcomed!
More information can be found on our website: www.vahs.org.uk/events/confe...
Papers on ways of doing voluntary action history are particularly welcomed!
More information can be found on our website: www.vahs.org.uk/events/confe...
Conferences
CALL FOR PAPERS Voluntary Action History Society’s 8TH International Conference: ‘New Ways of Doing Voluntary Action History? University of Liverpool, UK, 2-4 July 2025 The Voluntary Action History…
www.vahs.org.uk
February 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
CfP deadline extended to 28th February!
This is next Monday! There's still time to sign-up and it's FREE as ever 🗃️
Our next seminar is two weeks away! 🗃️
@georgesevers.bsky.social (Geneva Graduate Institute) will share his research on voluntary action, paid work and the constellation of HIV/AIDS activism in England.
3 February 2025, 6pm Online via Zoom
Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/where...
@georgesevers.bsky.social (Geneva Graduate Institute) will share his research on voluntary action, paid work and the constellation of HIV/AIDS activism in England.
3 February 2025, 6pm Online via Zoom
Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/where...
January 30, 2025 at 10:51 AM
This is next Monday! There's still time to sign-up and it's FREE as ever 🗃️
Our next seminar is two weeks away! 🗃️
@georgesevers.bsky.social (Geneva Graduate Institute) will share his research on voluntary action, paid work and the constellation of HIV/AIDS activism in England.
3 February 2025, 6pm Online via Zoom
Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/where...
@georgesevers.bsky.social (Geneva Graduate Institute) will share his research on voluntary action, paid work and the constellation of HIV/AIDS activism in England.
3 February 2025, 6pm Online via Zoom
Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/where...
January 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Our next seminar is two weeks away! 🗃️
@georgesevers.bsky.social (Geneva Graduate Institute) will share his research on voluntary action, paid work and the constellation of HIV/AIDS activism in England.
3 February 2025, 6pm Online via Zoom
Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/where...
@georgesevers.bsky.social (Geneva Graduate Institute) will share his research on voluntary action, paid work and the constellation of HIV/AIDS activism in England.
3 February 2025, 6pm Online via Zoom
Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/where...
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Join us in April 2025 for the 1st of 3 events funded by @wellcometrust.bsky.social via @sshmedicine.bsky.social The first being hosted by the Uni of Birmingham (UK) and also supported by @fwwsoc.bsky.social A keynote by Brian K. Feltman of @mhptpodcast.bsky.social #milwelfhist #WW1 #FWW
January 2, 2025 at 11:22 AM
This is tonight! It's free and online and there's still time to sign-up 🗃️
🚨Our next seminar is just a week away! 🗃️
👉Ann Hindley will be talking about the history of community centres!
⏲️Online! Monday, 2 December, 6pm to 7.30pm
🆓Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/bingo...
👉Ann Hindley will be talking about the history of community centres!
⏲️Online! Monday, 2 December, 6pm to 7.30pm
🆓Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/bingo...
December 2, 2024 at 1:15 PM
This is tonight! It's free and online and there's still time to sign-up 🗃️
🚨Our next seminar is just a week away! 🗃️
👉Ann Hindley will be talking about the history of community centres!
⏲️Online! Monday, 2 December, 6pm to 7.30pm
🆓Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/bingo...
👉Ann Hindley will be talking about the history of community centres!
⏲️Online! Monday, 2 December, 6pm to 7.30pm
🆓Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/bingo...
November 25, 2024 at 3:45 PM
🚨Our next seminar is just a week away! 🗃️
👉Ann Hindley will be talking about the history of community centres!
⏲️Online! Monday, 2 December, 6pm to 7.30pm
🆓Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/bingo...
👉Ann Hindley will be talking about the history of community centres!
⏲️Online! Monday, 2 December, 6pm to 7.30pm
🆓Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/bingo...
Call for Papers! The Voluntary Action History Society is returning to Liverpool for our 8th international conference in July next year 🗃️
Papers on ways of doing voluntary action history are particularly welcomed!
More information can be found on our website: www.vahs.org.uk/events/confe...
Papers on ways of doing voluntary action history are particularly welcomed!
More information can be found on our website: www.vahs.org.uk/events/confe...
Conferences
CALL FOR PAPERS Voluntary Action History Society’s 8TH International Conference: ‘New Ways of Doing Voluntary Action History? University of Liverpool, UK, 2-4 July 2025 The Voluntary Action History…
www.vahs.org.uk
November 19, 2024 at 11:20 AM
Call for Papers! The Voluntary Action History Society is returning to Liverpool for our 8th international conference in July next year 🗃️
Papers on ways of doing voluntary action history are particularly welcomed!
More information can be found on our website: www.vahs.org.uk/events/confe...
Papers on ways of doing voluntary action history are particularly welcomed!
More information can be found on our website: www.vahs.org.uk/events/confe...
Our next seminar is tonight! There's still time to sign-up 🗃️
👉Michael Romyn (Queen Mary University of London) will be speaking about Women’s Space and Community Action in the Neoliberal City.
⏲️6pm to 7.30pm.
🆓As ever it's free!
👉 www.history.ac.uk/events/women...
👉Michael Romyn (Queen Mary University of London) will be speaking about Women’s Space and Community Action in the Neoliberal City.
⏲️6pm to 7.30pm.
🆓As ever it's free!
👉 www.history.ac.uk/events/women...
November 18, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Our next seminar is tonight! There's still time to sign-up 🗃️
👉Michael Romyn (Queen Mary University of London) will be speaking about Women’s Space and Community Action in the Neoliberal City.
⏲️6pm to 7.30pm.
🆓As ever it's free!
👉 www.history.ac.uk/events/women...
👉Michael Romyn (Queen Mary University of London) will be speaking about Women’s Space and Community Action in the Neoliberal City.
⏲️6pm to 7.30pm.
🆓As ever it's free!
👉 www.history.ac.uk/events/women...
Greetings to our new followers! Lovely to see you on here 🙂
👉If you'd like to know more about the society please visit: www.vahs.org.uk 🗃️
📺We also have some recent talks on YouTube, which you might like to see:
www.youtube.com/channel/UCcR...
👉If you'd like to know more about the society please visit: www.vahs.org.uk 🗃️
📺We also have some recent talks on YouTube, which you might like to see:
www.youtube.com/channel/UCcR...
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November 13, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Greetings to our new followers! Lovely to see you on here 🙂
👉If you'd like to know more about the society please visit: www.vahs.org.uk 🗃️
📺We also have some recent talks on YouTube, which you might like to see:
www.youtube.com/channel/UCcR...
👉If you'd like to know more about the society please visit: www.vahs.org.uk 🗃️
📺We also have some recent talks on YouTube, which you might like to see:
www.youtube.com/channel/UCcR...
ICYMI!🗃️
Just under two weeks to go till our next seminar! 🗃️
👉Michael Romyn (Queen Mary University of London) will be speaking about Women’s Space and Community Action in the Neoliberal City.
⏲️18 November, 6pm to 7.30pm.
🆓As ever it's free!
👉Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/women...
👉Michael Romyn (Queen Mary University of London) will be speaking about Women’s Space and Community Action in the Neoliberal City.
⏲️18 November, 6pm to 7.30pm.
🆓As ever it's free!
👉Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/women...
November 13, 2024 at 3:50 PM
ICYMI!🗃️
Just under two weeks to go till our next seminar! 🗃️
👉Michael Romyn (Queen Mary University of London) will be speaking about Women’s Space and Community Action in the Neoliberal City.
⏲️18 November, 6pm to 7.30pm.
🆓As ever it's free!
👉Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/women...
👉Michael Romyn (Queen Mary University of London) will be speaking about Women’s Space and Community Action in the Neoliberal City.
⏲️18 November, 6pm to 7.30pm.
🆓As ever it's free!
👉Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/women...
November 6, 2024 at 12:07 PM
Just under two weeks to go till our next seminar! 🗃️
👉Michael Romyn (Queen Mary University of London) will be speaking about Women’s Space and Community Action in the Neoliberal City.
⏲️18 November, 6pm to 7.30pm.
🆓As ever it's free!
👉Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/women...
👉Michael Romyn (Queen Mary University of London) will be speaking about Women’s Space and Community Action in the Neoliberal City.
⏲️18 November, 6pm to 7.30pm.
🆓As ever it's free!
👉Sign-up here: www.history.ac.uk/events/women...
November 4, 2024 at 10:33 AM
Our next seminar is next week! #skyhistorians 🗃️
Dr Holly Smith will be sharing her work on 'Community Architecture in Post-War Britain'.
4 November, 6pm (in-person at the IHR and online via zoom)
Sign-up here: history.ac.uk/events/commu...
Dr Holly Smith will be sharing her work on 'Community Architecture in Post-War Britain'.
4 November, 6pm (in-person at the IHR and online via zoom)
Sign-up here: history.ac.uk/events/commu...
October 29, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Our next seminar is next week! #skyhistorians 🗃️
Dr Holly Smith will be sharing her work on 'Community Architecture in Post-War Britain'.
4 November, 6pm (in-person at the IHR and online via zoom)
Sign-up here: history.ac.uk/events/commu...
Dr Holly Smith will be sharing her work on 'Community Architecture in Post-War Britain'.
4 November, 6pm (in-person at the IHR and online via zoom)
Sign-up here: history.ac.uk/events/commu...