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Read our latest news and views on the world of volunteering

How to engage deskless workers and make them feel part of your business

The majority of the world’s workforce doesn’t sit behind a desk. These are the people we call deskless workers.

Corporate volunteering:  6 trends to embrace for 2026

Looking ahead to 2026, these are the trends that matter most in volunteering.

How employees can help charities unlock the potential of AI

Artificial intelligence is transforming how every sector works and charities are no exception. Yet while many recognise the potential, few have the resources or confidence to explore it.

How Gen Z is shaping the future of corporate volunteering

Generation Z, those born after 1997, are entering the workforce with different expectations to previous cohorts.

Annual planning: winning budget and leadership support for corporate volunteering

Corporate volunteering delivers the most impact when it’s part of the annual planning cycle, not an afterthought.

On World Mental Health Day, let’s think about the 5 Cs of mental health

A reflection on how connection, compassion and community strengthen our wellbeing –and the part that volunteering can play.

PPN 002 comes into force: what the new Social Value rules mean for your business

From 1 October 2025, all central government departments must apply the updated Social Value Model, published as Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 002.

How storytelling strengthens corporate volunteering and builds connected workplaces

Every organisation has stories that define who they are - moments of pride, teamwork, challenge, and purpose. In corporate volunteering, those stories carry even more weight.

Apprenticeships with purpose: how team volunteering helps young talent thrive

Each year, thousands of apprentices step into the workforce, many for the first time. They arrive full of energy and potential but face a big transition: moving from education into professional life.

From burnout to belonging:  why volunteering is the wellbeing tool of 2025

Employee wellbeing has become one of the defining challenges of modern work.
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