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Mayor chooses to support WASSUP and We Are Patrick in 2019!

We are very proud to announce that the new Mayor of Ipswich, Jan Parry, has chosen WASSUP and We Are Patrick as her chosen projects to support through her term in office!

Sunshine Cafe celebrates anniversary

Sunshine Café, which acts as a social hub for the village of Leeswood celebrated its first anniversary. The morning’s filling included the usual fare of hot chocolate, teacakes and laughter.

Out of the armchair and ‘Making Mates’ -Over 50s given a Sporting Chance

It's official! Hundreds of men, aged over 50, taking part in Volunteering Matters' Sporting Chance projects have enhanced well-being and have reduced their dependency on local medical services. By getting out and 'making mates' they are fighting fit.

Stockton Borough Council Supporting Sporting Chance for a further two years

We are excited to announce that Stockton Borough Council Public Health Team have provided Sporting Chance with a further two years of funding!

Volunteering Matters announces new President

Lord Freud has been appointed the new President of Volunteering Matters. He succeeds Lord Levy, who has made an outstanding contribution in his twenty years as President.

Network Point Newcastle launched to enhance local Dementia care

Volunteering Matters has launched a brand new, innovative volunteering network in Newcastle for organisations assisting people in mid to late life and Dementia.

Soft-matching in parliament for Grandmentors Milton Keynes!

Grandmentors volunteers and young people on our award-winning Grandmentors project enjoyed a trip to Parliament for a soft matching event.

Volunteering Matters awarded £800,000 by Players of People’s Postcode Lottery

Volunteering Matters has been awarded £800,000 by Players of People's Postcode Lottery. The funding will support key Volunteering Matters services across England, Scotland and Wales over the next 12 months.

Oonagh Aitken announces retirement as Chief Executive of Volunteering Matters

Our Chief Executive Oonagh Aitken will be retiring after seven years with Volunteering Matters. In that time she has led the charity’s transformation from Community Service Volunteers (CSV) to Volunteering Matters.

Free workplace period supplies for Volunteering Matters staff

From International Women's Day 2019 this 8th March, Volunteering Matters will be taking part in the Period Dignity Campaign, which is being run by union 'Unite'.

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