Frequently Asked Questions

Does my organisation need to have charitable status to apply?
We are currently inviting applications for GO4Volunteering. Your organisation does not need to have charitable status for this fund but you do need a constitution and a bank accounts in the name of your organisation.

Is the Valuing Volunteers programme still running?
No, this programme is finished.

What's the definition of 'volunteering'?
Volunteers are not simply members of a club, or service users or participants in a community event. Volunteers are people who help things happen for other people. They are not themselves the main beneficiaries.