At a time of crisis, charities want and need to be able to give their all to supporting people who need it most. They cannot do that if they have to suspend their work or close altogether.
Volunteering rates have remained stable over the last few years. In 2018/19, 22% of people regularly volunteered with a group, club or organisation. While the pandemic is unlikely to influence the overall numbers of people volunteering in the UK, we will
We’ve written to the chancellor calling for urgent action on the planned increase to employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for the voluntary sector
This Trustees' Week we celebrated the role of trustees across the UK and explored the challenges and opportunities in trustee recruitment and retention
Guidance around safeguarding vulnerable clients and volunteers
Advice on DBS checks for volunteers and volunteer involving organisations
Guidance and policies to consider when using volunteer drivers
Guidance on copyright and volunteers
A free online tool for volunteer-involving groups and organisations
Read our top tips for how your organisation can make volunteering inclusive for disabled people.
Guidance to help you prepare for your first grant application
Guidance to help you decide if applying for a grant is the best option
What you need to apply for a grant
Learn about what a grant fund is and how it works