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Celebrates 10 years of support
Volunteering Matters celebrates 10 years of support from players of Postcode Lottery UK, reaching £8 million milestone

Walk Group Organiser (Forth Valley)
Help people stay active, connected and supported by coordinating a friendly community walking group. Play a key role in reducing isolation and improving wellbeing across Forth Valley.

The difference we are making in Forth Valley
In Forth Valley, communities are being strengthened by local people taking action, supporting one another and shaping solutions based on lived experience. By creating space for volunteers to lead,…

RSVP
RSVP is a programme for people aged 50 and over to use their energy, enthusiasm and experience to support others. Explore more and get involved today.

Knit and Natter (Shotton)
Join our Knit and Natter Group every Wednesday morning in Shotton for a warm, welcoming space to knit, chat, and connect with others. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, come along to craft,…

Essex Knitters and Stitchers
We are a vibrant community of crafters in Essex, dedicated to fostering connection, supporting local causes, and combatting loneliness through our shared love of knitting, crocheting, and sewing….

Flintshire Befrienders
A National Lottery Community Funded project. Through the engagement of volunteers, we support older people (50+) living in Flintshire who are experiencing feelings of social isolation and loneliness.

Bloom
Bloom in Nuneaton aims to help women feel less isolated and promote health, well-being, and community connection for those unfamiliar with the UK system, including housing, education, health, and law.

Befriender (Rhondda Cynon Taf & Merthyr Tydfil)
Could you spare the time to visit and befriend a lonely, isolated elderly person once per week for a chat and a cuppa?

Volunteer Knitter (Exmouth)
For individuals 50+, this is a knitting group in Exmouth creating items for local, national and international charities.

Walking Group Member (Liskeard)
For anyone 50+, a walking group for anyone who likes getting out and about in the Cornish landscape (although we sometimes stray into Devon).

Telephone Befriender (Blaenau Gwent)
Become a Telephone Befriender and support older people (50+) living in Blaenau Gwent who are experiencing feelings of social isolation and loneliness.