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  • Strategic vision for volunteering

    The strategic vision for volunteering sets out the Government’s long-term vision for social action, and in particular volunteering.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Volunteers get their say on how regulations are enforced

    Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk said: “Volunteers are the unsung heroes of communities in this country. But dealing with the …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Flood volunteers reception: David Cameron’s speech

    The Prime Minister welcomed scores of volunteers to Downing Street to celebrate their efforts helping communities during the winter floods.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Home Office encourages civil servants across government to volunteer with police

    Civil Service increases special leave allocation for special constables

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK wounded heroes train ahead of US Warrior Games

    The UK team competing in the US Warrior Games next month have just completed an intensive training session in the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £4 million grants to boost volunteering among over 50s

    Office for Civil Society and Nesta announce 3 new grant funds to explore how more charities and public services can better tap into the skills and experience of volunteers over 50.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PM awards outstanding Wales volunteer at No 10 Eid Reception

    The Prime Minister has recognised Moawia Bin-Sufyan, from South Glamorgan, for promoting interfaith dialogue and community cohesion, with a Points of Light award at a Downing Street reception today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Scientists awarded Ebola medal for service in West Africa

    A group of volunteers from the Animal and Plant Health Agency have been awarded the Ebola medal for their work in Sierra Leone.

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  • Young volunteers make a difference

    Today, on International Volunteer Day, we recognise the achievements of our young International Citizen Service (ICS) volunteers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Volunteer to make a difference to the way regulations are enforced

    Volunteers all over the country are being asked to share their experiences of local and national authority regulators to help ensure that future events run smoothly.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Armed Forces Minister visits military medics fighting Ebola

    Mark Francois met British military personnel in Sierra Leone who are playing a vital role in the UK’s assistance in the fight against Ebola.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Crime fighters rewarded in Neighbourhood and Home Watch celebration

    Local crime fighting volunteers from across England and Wales have been recognised in the National Neighbourhood and Home Watch Awards.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Police volunteers to be given powers without taking on role of special constable

    Extra powers for volunteers will help police officers keep communities safer

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • David Cameron thanks Olympics volunteers

    "You have not just helped make London 2012 happen, you have put a smile on the nation's face."

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Praise for special constables and police volunteers at awards ceremony

    Dedicated and innovative special constables and police support volunteers were recognised today at an annual awards ceremony in their honour

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £5.4 million volunteering fund to benefit charities

    Health and Social Care charities are to benefit from an injection of £5.4 million to support local health and care programmes, Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Home Secretary honours special constables and police volunteers

    Home Office hosts annual Lord Ferrers Awards to mark the extraordinary achievements of volunteers in policing.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New ‘common sense’ guidance will help fire service tackle riots better

    Guidance will help get the balance right between protecting people’s property and lives and ensuring the safety of firefighters.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Boost to volunteering as government cuts red tape

    A raft of measures designed to encourage more people to volunteer and to make it easier for people to run charities is being published today by Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Military cadets discuss volunteering with Prime Minister

    Two military cadets were among a select group of youngsters who recently met Prime Minister David Cameron to discuss the virtues of volunteering.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government