Corporate Volunteering in the UK: Key Trends & Insights

The UK’s corporate volunteering landscape is driven by a strong culture of social responsibility and employee engagement. This report provides insights into corporate participation rates, volunteering trends, and strategies businesses are using to create lasting social impact.

Key Highlights

• 78% of UK businesses have an established corporate volunteering program.
• Skills-based volunteering is on the rise, with employees contributing expertise in finance, technology, and education.
• Volunteering Time Off (VTO) policies are being adopted by 65% of UK companies to encourage employee participation.
• The most popular volunteering causes include youth education, climate action, and homelessness support.
• Companies that integrate volunteering with ESG goals report a 30% increase in employee engagement.

• Volunteering Culture in the UK – How businesses are embracing corporate volunteering
• Employee Participation Trends – Popular volunteering activities and engagement drivers
• Top Social Causes & Business Impact – Leading focus areas and ROI on corporate volunteering
• Case Studies – How UK-based organizations are leading by example‍
• Looking Ahead – Future trends shaping corporate volunteering in the UK