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  • Karamjeet Singh Judge (1923-45)

    Karamjeet Singh Judge (1923-45) served as a Lieutenant in the 4th Battalion, 15th Punjab Regiment of the British Indian Army in Burma. His actions on 18th March 1945 during the Battle of Meiktila (Burma Campaign) earned him a place in...

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Manchester's TV star volunteers show how mediation works better

    Manchester volunteers have been hailed by Jonathan Djanogly after their work healing local community rifts attracted star billing.

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

  • UK Battle Backers invited to US Warrior Games

    After an invitation as special guests, a team of British servicemen and women will represent the UK Armed Forces at the 2012 Warrior Games in the USA.

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

  • Afghan police and British soldiers take on insurgents

    Troops from B Company, 1 YORKS, took the fight to the insurgents during a recent patrol with Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) in the Nahr…

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

  • Welsh volunteers step in to support communities

    From sewing machines to 3D printers, staff from Magnox’s two sites in Wales are turning their hobbies into action to support their local communities.

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  • Minister’s praise for St John Cymru Wales, a ‘model for volunteer services’

    Wales Office Minister David Jones has today [8th March] commended St John Cymru Wales for their services to the Welsh public, following a visit…

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

  • MOD civilian turns Olympic Games Maker

    The Armed Forces weren't the only ones to work flat out at the Olympics, scores of MOD civilians also gave up their holidays to volunteer. MOD civil servant Lorraine McBride joined the press operations team at Horse Guards Parade for...

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

  • School games: more volunteers to be recruited

    The government has announced the training and recruitment of nearly 1,500 extra volunteers and coaches to help organise the school games.

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

  • Support for Overseas Volunteering

    Andrew Mitchell announces support for overseas volunteering on National Volunteers’ Week

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

  • Points of Light: February 2015 winners

    The Points of Light award recognises outstanding individuals - people who are making a change in their community and inspiring others.

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

  • Environment Agency tests new powers for volunteer bailiffs

    The Environment Agency and Angling Trust are running a pilot project to support fisheries enforcement officers.

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  • £2.6 million funding for volunteers that support hospitals

    Dedicated volunteers who give time to help patients have been recognised through a £2.6 million investment to grow and support their work.

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

  • Freedom of the City of Manchester for TA field hospital

    Territorial Army medics from the North West of England have received the Freedom of the City of Manchester for their life-saving work in Afghanistan.

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

  • Points of Light: January 2015 winners

    The Points of Light award recognises outstanding individuals - people who are making a change in their community and inspiring others.

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

  • Afghan Army's 'honorary Para' keeps on fighting

    A British-trained hero of the Afghan National Army (ANA) showed the true grit and courage of the Paras who coached him when he shrugged and carried on fighting after he was recently shot.

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

  • Commonwealth Points of Light Award: Her Majesty The Queen Congratulates Pakistani Volunteers

    Her Majesty The Queen has honoured two outstanding volunteers with a Commonwealth Points of Light Award during a phone call hosted by British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner CMG.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • More volunteers to be recruited for the School Games

    The Department for Education announces a £490,000 grant extension to help recruit and train School Games volunteers.

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

  • Celebrating 'Join In' and the volunteering legacy of London 2012

    Minister for Civil Society Rob Wilson spoke at a reception about the work of 'Join In', a charity that encourages volunteering in sports.

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

  • More help for our heroes

    New free support service launched for veterans, serving personnel and their families.

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

  • Nominations open for 2017 awards celebrating police volunteers

    Nominations open today for Lord Ferrers Awards 2017, with a new technical innovation category introduced to recognise cyber specials.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government