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Online safety must go hand in hand with youth participation
Volunteering Matters welcomes the Government’s commitment to listening to young people on the future of the online world. As changes are introduced, young people’s voices must remain central to…

Two Volunteering Matters volunteers awarded MBEs in King’s Birthday Honours
Volunteering Matters is delighted to congratulate Joe Knowles and Colin Mason on being awarded MBEs in the King’s Birthday Honours. Their recognition reflects decades of dedication to volunteering,…

Pride in Place
Volunteering Matters and the #iWill Movement are supporting Pride in Place in Stoke Park & Chantry and Whitehouse, helping ensure local people are at the heart of decisions about their communities.

Local residents invited to help shape the future of their communities through Pride in Place
Residents across Stoke Park and Chantry and Whitehouse are being encouraged to step forward and help shape the future of their neighbourhoods through new Pride in Place Neighbourhood Boards.

A big thank you
As Volunteers’ Week draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment, on behalf of everybody at Volunteering Matters, to say thank you.

Volunteers’ Week: Employee volunteering in action
This Volunteers’ Week, Volunteering Matters is celebrating the impact of employee volunteering, with more than 600 volunteers expected to support over 20 community organisations across the UK…

Volunteers’ Week 2026
This week, we’re celebrating Volunteers’ Week and recognising the incredible contribution volunteers make to communities across the UK.

Family Supporters Edinburgh celebrates a year of impact
Family Supporters Edinburgh has published its latest annual report, celebrating a year of meaningful support for families across the city.

Power of Youth Day 2026
This year’s theme, Common Ground, comes at a time when the world can feel increasingly polarised.

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

Good Neighbours (Newcastle)
The Good Neighbours Newcastle project recruits, trains and supports volunteers, who provide “a little bit of help” to people who may be socially isolated, have a physical or mental health…

Youth VIP
We deliver Youth VIP to amplify young people’s voices and ensure they are heard in decisions that affect their lives. The programme empowers young people to influence change and shape more…