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Enhancing mental and physical health

Volunteering Matters not only works in the UK but also reaches into European volunteering in policy and practice. We host and support the Secretariat for the Volonteurope Network and we’re […]

This is just the beginning: launching our new strategy

October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

Today we launch our new five-year strategy, a bold and collaborative vision shaped by staff, volunteers, partners and communities. It sets out the changes we want to see across loneliness, wellbeing, inclusion, community power and social connection. Rooted in social justice and powered by volunteers, this strategy will guide how we work, grow and lead change together. This is just the beginning.

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Community Connectors (Ipswich)

Community Connectors works to better understand how people in Ipswich engage with physical activity. By listening to lived experiences in Belstead Hills, Gainsborough, and Whitton, we aim to shape more inclusive, accessible ways for communities to get active.

Action Earth secures major three-year funding boost for environmental volunteering across Scotland

June 4, 2025June 4, 2025

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 NatureScot to support the initiative over the next three years.

Volunteer Voices podcast

In our special Volunteers’ Week podcast, now available to watch, we bring together a vibrant panel of volunteers, from teenagers to retirees, each sharing their unique journey and the powerful ripple effects of their actions.

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Healthlink (Brighton and Hove)

Getting to a health appointment can be easier with a bit of support. But not everyone has friends or family nearby to rely on. That’s where Healthlink comes in.

Impact Report 2024

February 17, 2025February 17, 2025

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 lead change. Last year, we strengthened partnerships, championed inclusion, and ensured more people had the opportunity to thrive.

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Reflecting on 25 Years with Volunteering Matters

This year marks an incredible milestone for our colleague Emma—25 years with Volunteering Matters! Her journey is a testament to the power of volunteering and the amazing people who make our mission possible.

Our response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review

December 13, 2024

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.

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