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What we do

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Royal Voluntary Service is a volunteer organisation that enriches the lives of older people and their families across Britain.

Latest stories

Addenbrooke’s Chair opens healthy options café

23 Aug

Addenbrooke’s Chair opens healthy options café
Ex-Samaritans Chief joins Royal Voluntary Service as new CEO

19 Jul

Ex-Samaritans Chief joins Royal Voluntary Service as new CEO
National Sheds Grant Fund opens for further applications

17 Jul

National Sheds Grant Fund opens for further applications
Royal Voluntary Service diaries of wartime women go online

04 Jul

Royal Voluntary Service diaries of wartime women go online

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"Every week you chat with somebody that seems very grateful"
“Without her, I’d be lonely”
“Without her, I’d be lonely”

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We work successfully alongside hospitals, local authorities and other organisations, providing much-needed support for older people – delivered with warmth and friendliness by our dedicated volunteers.

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Royal Voluntary Service is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales number 2520413 and a registered charity number 1015988 (England and Wales) and SC038924 (Scotland). Registered office: Beck Court, Cardiff Gate Business Park, Cardiff, CF23 8RP. © 2017 Royal Voluntary Service.