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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
Read articleUK 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
ReadHow 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
ReadThe 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
ReadCorporate 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
ReadHow 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
Read27 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
ReadWhat 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
ReadHow 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
ReadVolunteer 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
Read12 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
ReadBest 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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