London Vision for Volunteering

London Vision for Volunteering: A blueprint for developing volunteering in London

On Thursday 20 March 2025, the London Vision for Volunteering was published. You can find the documents below.

The Vision aims to provide a blueprint for developing volunteering in London. With 36 recommendations, the goal is to make meaningful change, while also understanding that more work and time will be needed in some areas.

While this report seeks to drive significant improvements in volunteering, we recognise that many changes will require influence beyond the volunteering sector. The recommendations are thoughtful and practical, designed to positively impact volunteering in London.

A very big thank you to each and every individual, organisation and business who has generously shared knowledge, experience and ideas throughout the project. It has been a truly collaborative process!

Read the London Vision for Volunteering

About this project

Beginning in spring 2024, and funded by the Mayor of London, this project has involved collaboration with many stakeholders across London, with input from each and every borough. The goal was to bring people together to form recommendations based on the insights of those with experience in volunteering, rather than trying to cover every possible angle.

The report is led by Dominic Pinkney from Works4U, with support from local volunteer centres, London Plus and the London Volunteering Strategy Group (LVSG), and contributions from individuals and businesses from across every London borough. Works4U engaged and carried out one-to-one interviews, group sessions and workshops as well as tailored surveys to various stakeholders: Volunteer Managers, Trustees, Londoners and Employee Volunteering. This work was promoted widely through social media and in the voluntary sector press. To encourage further opportunity for input and feedback, a draft report was published with recommendations and shared widely for consultation. This final Vision and its recommendations have been produced and developed thanks to the valuable contributions gathered during the consultation phase.

With huge thanks again to all who contributed. This Vision would not have been possible without you!