We play an active role in shaping the future of volunteering across the UK. By working alongside partners, networks and sector-wide initiatives such as Vision for Volunteering, we help ensure that volunteering remains inclusive, impactful and rooted in the needs of communities.


Volunteering Matters has worked alongside charities, volunteers, public bodies and the private sector to create the Vision for Volunteering.

The Vision for Volunteering, sets out principles for a diverse, innovative, sustainable, ambitious and person-centred future for volunteering in England.

The Vision outlines what’s needed to ensure volunteering can continue to make a big impact for the next decade – and beyond. Hundreds of people and organisations contributed to the Vision through workshops, interviews and submitting evidence.

The 10-year strategy has been led by 5 partner organisations; Volunteering Matters, National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), Association of Volunteer Managers (AVM), National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA) and Sport England.

Our strategy (2025-2030)
Our 2025–2030 strategy sets out how we will support communities to reduce isolation, improve wellbeing and lead change. It is built on the belief that communities know best and should shape their…

Policy and influence
We use our voice to champion volunteering and ensure community-led solutions are recognised in policy and practice. Our priorities focus on older people, youth social action and preventative,…

Making an impact
See the difference we make together, through the collective impact of our volunteers, colleagues and partners across the UK. Our work supports people and communities to thrive, creating lasting…

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