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Royal Voluntary Service is a national charity built on local volunteering, giving support to people who need it in our hospitals and communities.

Latest stories

New report finds volunteers reduce pressure on frontline NHS staff

04 Dec

New report finds volunteers reduce pressure on frontline NHS staff
The Gift of Time exhibition opening at London’s OXO Gallery

05 Nov

The Gift of Time exhibition opening at London’s OXO Gallery
Celebrity photographer Nicky Johnston tells the story of volunteering today

31 Oct

Celebrity photographer Nicky Johnston tells the story of volunteering today
MasterChef’s toughest critic awards volunteer cooks five stars

27 Sep

MasterChef’s toughest critic awards volunteer cooks five stars

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“I’m amazed to see what we’ve achieved!”
“I’m amazed to see what we’ve achieved!”

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82p of every £1 we receive from your donations goes directly towards our charitable activities in the NHS and in communities across Britain. The remaining 18p is used for fundraising and governance.

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Text to donate: Text RVOL03 £3 to 70070 to make a £3 donation to give support in hospitals and communities

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. © 2018 Royal Voluntary Service.