The Big Help Out, a chance for change

Volunteering Matters’ Policy and Public Affairs Officer, George Fielding, shares his thoughts on what The Big Help Out means to volunteering, to those who volunteer and to communities across the UK.

Meet Elaine and Bentley from Lifelines

Meet Lifelines volunteer, Elaine, and her assistance dog, Bentley. Elaine recently took on a rigorous swimming challenge to raise funds for the charity that train and provide assistance dogs.

Acclaimed Artist Inspires Care Experienced Young People

Thanks to inspiration and support from acclaimed artist, Ciara Callaghan, Grandmentors’ young people triumph at art exhibition in Milton Keynes.

Diamond Day Thank You

We closed our 60th anniversary year activities by bringing volunteers together for Diamond Day to thank them for all their work across UK communities.

Diamond Day in pictures

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for our Diamond Day local events across the country, culminating in the Hidden Diamonds Gala Fundraiser at the Oval in London. […]

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Passport Scheme Newcastle

The Volunteering Passport has citywide recognition across Newcastle’s many excellent charities and can help you quickly and easily find your niche.

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Welcome Friends

The Welcome Friends project is for people aged 50 and over, and runs across Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil.

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Action Earth

The stark truth of it is that we are living through a global climate emergency; from rising temperatures of falling biodiversity, we are at a crossroads and need to choose a side now.

Social activities and fun