What’s Happening in the Third Sector?
Volunteers Week is here!
As we’re sure you’re aware, Volunteers’ Week is a huge celebration of all things volunteering. What are you doing this week? How are you celebrating your volunteers?
If you need some inspiration, check out these blogs we’ve been posting on volunteer reward and recognition:
- How you can Reward your Volunteers with TeamKinetic’s Virtual Badges
- Why “Thank You” Matters More Than You Think
- Moving Beyond a Transactional Relationship with Volunteers
Remember, you can visit the official Volunteers Week website for tips, tricks, and merch!
The Charity Brand Index 2026
The Charity Brand Index 2026 has just been released, offering a comprehensive assessment of the UK’s top 150 charities. Based on in-depth research with 4,050 people, the index provides valuable insights into how the nation’s leading charities are perceived and how they are performing.
This year’s findings reveal notable shifts across the sector, including the decline of some well-established charities and the rise of unexpected new leaders.
New Disability Volunteering Pathway in Grassroots Football
Disabled volunteers are still underrepresented across grassroots sports, such as football, despite the sport relying on them for a range of roles. This is often due to barriers around access, confidence, transport, communication, or assumptions about who volunteering is for.
However, Access Sport and The FA are looking to change that with their new partnership. Together, they’ve launched a pathway that will support more disabled people into grassroots football volunteering while also helping clubs become more inclusive and sustainable.
How Volunteer Centre Greenwich widened access to volunteering
This guide from Volunteer Centre Greenwich promotes inclusive volunteering for individuals with mental health challenges.
Collaborating with those with lived experiences, VCG identified practical ways to enhance inclusion, leading to a 70% rise in new volunteers.
The guide details small yet impactful changes, such as coffee mornings for trust-building, a short volunteer video for connection, and an informative webpage.
It serves as a resource for grassroots groups and charities aiming to boost volunteer participation, emphasising user-led design and continuous dialogue with underrepresented communities.
Find out more and read the guide here.
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