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Practical, opinionated writing for CSR managers, HR teams, and programme leads.

Guides8 min read

How to Run a Corporate Volunteering Programme from Scratch

Starting a corporate volunteering programme is easier than you think — if you build the right foundations. Here's a practical guide from people who've done it.

14 February 2026

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Research6 min read

UK Employee Volunteering Statistics: What the Data Says in 2026

How does your corporate volunteering programme stack up? We compiled the latest statistics on employee volunteering in the UK to help you benchmark and make the case for investment.

20 Jan 2026

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Reporting7 min read

How to Report CSR Impact to Your Board (Without Spending a Week on It)

Board-level CSR reporting is a recurring headache. Here's how to build a reporting process that produces something board-ready in an hour — not three days.

5 Jan 2026

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SDGs10 min read

The 17 UN SDGs Explained for CSR Teams

A practical guide to the UN Sustainable Development Goals — what they mean, how they relate to corporate volunteering, and how to map your programme to the goals that matter.

10 Dec 2025

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Strategy6 min read

Corporate Volunteering vs. Skills-Based Volunteering: Which Is Right for Your Programme?

Traditional volunteering and skills-based volunteering deliver different kinds of impact. Understanding the difference helps you build a programme that works for your organisation and your charity partners.

18 Nov 2025

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Reporting5 min read

How to Calculate the Financial Value of Employee Volunteering

Putting a pound value on volunteer hours helps make the case to leadership. Here's the methodology, the common mistakes, and how to present the number confidently.

30 Oct 2025

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Ideas9 min read

27 Corporate Volunteering Ideas for UK Teams

Stuck for what your team could actually do? Here are 27 corporate volunteering ideas — from half-day team activities to skills-based and remote options — that work for UK companies of any size.

18 Jun 2026

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Guides7 min read

What Is Employee Volunteering? A Complete Guide for 2026

Employee volunteering is one of the most effective tools a company has for engagement, wellbeing, and social impact. Here's what it is, why it works, and how to run it well.

10 Jun 2026

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Reporting8 min read

How to Measure the Social Value of Volunteering

Hours are only half the story. Here's how to measure the social value of your corporate volunteering — financial proxies, outcomes, and what to put in front of the board.

3 Jun 2026

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Guides7 min read

Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Policy: A UK Template

A volunteer time off (VTO) policy is the foundation of any serious volunteering programme. Here's what to include, common UK models, and a template you can adapt.

27 May 2026

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Ideas6 min read

12 Skills-Based Volunteering Examples for Companies

Skills-based volunteering delivers more impact per hour than any other kind. Here are 12 practical examples your team could run, by department, plus how to measure the value.

20 May 2026

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Comparison10 min read

Best Corporate Volunteering Software UK (2026)

A practical, honest comparison of the best corporate volunteering software for UK companies in 2026 — from enterprise platforms to SME-friendly tools — and how to choose.

22 Jun 2026

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