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Government and NHS announce ambition to recruit tens of thousands of volunteers to help get jabs into arms.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Young people, people with disabilities and those experiencing loneliness will get the opportunity to volunteer and help others thanks to £4.6 million in government investment.
Her Majesty the Queen recognises Solomon Islander with Commonwealth Points of Light award.
Youth clubs, mental health charities and social enterprises are among the organisations to benefit from up to £30 million to create volunteering opportunities and help reduce loneliness.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
An op-ed from Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer, originally published in the Times Red Box.
120 Mayan women received training to become community health volunteers and strengthen COVID-19 resilience in three departments of Guatemala.
The public has a vital part to play in the rollout of the UK COVID-19 vaccines delivery plan.
20 national charitable organisations to be recognised by The Queen for their work empowering young people
The highest award given to charitable organisations, the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, will be awarded to 241 organisations across the UK today, as the Minister for Civil Society and Youth hailed volunteers as “the backbone of local communities” during...
GFSL organises East Sutton Park Volunteering Day to tackle some of the outstanding works in the prison’s 85 acre grounds.
Rail Minister highlights how volunteers and enhanced cleaning will make journeys simpler and safer.
Scientists from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) have been working with soldiers, aircrew and industry partners on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire in a unique experiment to see how humans and a new generation of smart machines can partner...
Pakistani lawyer and activist Tahera Hasan received the Commonwealth Points of Light Award for her efforts promoting the wellbeing of orphaned, abandoned and stateless children.
Over 100,000 people have volunteered to take part in COVID-19 vaccine trials, helping to speed up efforts to discover a safe and effective vaccine.
British Forces deployed in Mali have killed two armed terrorist fighters after being engaged by small arms fire while on patrol.
Thousands of Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) selflessly dedicate their time and energy to train and mentor cadets.
Open letter from Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam to UK residents who have volunteered to take part in COVID-19 vaccine studies.
51 projects across the UK receive grants to support young veterans and their families, including £600k to Samaritans for a new peer support helpline.
244 organisations across the UK to receive this prestigious award
Personnel awarded for Operation Pitting, the Defence response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and acts of heroism when off duty.
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