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Action Earth secures major three-year funding boost for environmental volunteering across Scotland
Volunteering Matters is celebrating a significant win for Scotland as its Action Earth programme has secured £226,236 from The National Lottery Community Fund and an additional £30,000 from…
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Volunteering Matters welcome £2.4 million of funding for youth voice
Volunteering Matters welcome £2.4 million of funding for youth voice Volunteering Matters welcomes £2.4 million boost to amplify young voices and drive youth-led community action. This isn’t just…
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Young people leading the change for their future
Ipswich has played host to one of six National Youth Strategy ‘Hack’ events, bringing together 150 young people from across Suffolk to have their say on the future of youth services in England.
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A service that is dementia friendly
We’re proud to share that our Stockton-on-Tees Volunteer Driver Service has been recognised with a Dementia Friendly Award. This initiative by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council celebrates…
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Driving change in Stockton-on-Tees
Driving change in Stockton-on-Tees The difference our volunteers, colleagues and partners make is the driving force for what we do. Here you can find out more about the impact of […]
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Donate surplus laptops
We’re calling on businesses to donate working laptops to Volunteering Matters. With your help, we can reduce costs and direct more funding towards vital projects that tackle social isolation,…
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A New Initiative to Build Stronger Communities
The Good Neighbours Newcastle initiative enables volunteers to dedicate a little time, providing social, emotional, or practical assistance to people in their communities.
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Deliver You is here — your future, your voice!
Young people, the Government is taking orders—what’s yours? #DeliverYou is a youth-led campaign shaping the National Youth Strategy. Aged 10-21 (25 SEND)? Have your say!
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Impact Report 2024
Through the power of volunteering, we’re transforming communities across the UK. In 2024, our volunteers tackled social isolation, improved mental and physical health, and empowered individuals to…
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Our response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review
Our response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review to help create a system that fosters equity, builds resilience, and supports every student to reach their potential.
