Practical tips for establishing volunteering partnerships

Building an impactful corporate volunteering programme isn't just about finding a good cause—it's about creating a sustainable partnership that delivers real value to both your business and the community. Whether you are launching your first community initiative or refining an existing framework, choosing the right charitable partner requires careful alignment, clear communication, and practical logistics.… Continue reading Practical tips for establishing volunteering partnerships

Using social media to deepen the impact of youth social mobility programmes

As someone who had the benefit of a privileged upbringing and world class education opportunities, I am passionate about empowering others and helping them get access to similar quality opportunities. As part of my previous CSR role, I worked in embedding and deepening the impacts of a social mobility/youth development programme. In order to bolster… Continue reading Using social media to deepen the impact of youth social mobility programmes

Levers and barriers for corporate volunteering

If you've ever tried to organise volunteering in the community, you'll know it's difficult to get people to turn up. Even with good intentions, numbers often drop at the last minute. This can happen for a variety of reasons, it can be frustrating and puzzling. During my five years focusing on engaging all the people… Continue reading Levers and barriers for corporate volunteering