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What a joy to host an evening of quizzing, laughter, and delicious bakes, raising an impressive £1,000 for The Vine Child Contact Centre in Headingley. The funds raised will directly support The Vine Child Contact Centre. They provide a much-needed service that provides a safe environment for children to spend time with a parent or

Anna Vollans, founder of Vollans Mediation, recently attended a Family Mediation Week event, where an important announcement was made by Lord Ponsonby, Under Secretary of State for Justice. In front of an audience of leading family mediators and legal professionals, Lord Ponsonby confirmed that the government’s Mediation Voucher Scheme will be extended for another year.

What is Child Friendly Leeds? Here at Vollans Mediation we are proud to be ambassadors of Child-Friendly Leeds, a city-wide movement that nurtures the well-being, happiness and development of its children. Leeds is setting the standard as a city that prioritises its youngest residents. Launched by Leeds City Council in 2012, this project aims to

When relationships break down, emotions can run high and communication often becomes difficult, especially when sensitive issues like making arrangements for children and finances are involved. This is where mediation can play a crucial role, helping separating couples navigate disputes and reach mutual agreements. But what happens if your relationship has involved domestic abuse? Is

On the 19th June 2023, Anna was pleased to represent the Family Mediators Association at the Justice Select Committee. She was invited as current chair of the FMA to give evidence on the Government’s consultation on supporting earlier resolution of private family law arrangements. Anna appeared alongside Caroline Bowden (Family Mediation Council); Nicole Jacobs (Domestic