Transform purpose into competitive strength
The Impact Stack is a system that turns volunteering from a nice-to-have into a powerful business tool. By embedding volunteering into strategy, it drives measurable gains in wellbeing and retention — the only workplace intervention shown to consistently deliver positive outcomes. And when fully utilised, volunteering time can unlock productivity gains worth over £5,000 per employee*.
Boost performance. Improve wellbeing. Drive measurable impact with the Impact Stack
The Impact Stack is a connected suite of consultancy, curated activities, and digital tools that help businesses embed volunteering into their culture and strategy. It transforms untapped employee potential into stronger performance, deeper engagement, and meaningful social value.
Whether you’re building from the ground up or expanding an existing programme, the Impact Stack integrates volunteering effortlessly with your business — Backed by a trusted network of consultants with experience across the UN, Big Four firms, and FTSE 100 companies, curated volunteering experiences, and digital tools to help you scale impact with confidence.
Why Employee Volunteering is Business Critical
Employee volunteering isn’t just good for communities — it’s good for business. When people are given the time and tools to give back, it strengthens culture, builds pride, and enhances performance.
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Meaning drives performance
Organisations that empower employees to volunteer see significant benefits — improved motivation (53%), stronger engagement and wellbeing (52%), to increased skills and confidence (37%). Volunteering connects people to purpose, transforming culture from within.
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Volunteering stands apart
While many workplace wellbeing initiatives struggle to show lasting results, research from the University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre confirms that volunteering stands out. It’s the only workplace intervention consistently linked to measurable improvements in wellbeing and belonging.*
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Wellbeing with impact
For businesses, volunteering is a win–win. It enhances ESG credentials while reducing burnout and absenteeism. In the UK, 87% of organisations say employee wellbeing is a key reason for introducing volunteering programmes — because when employees thrive, so does the business.
With 85+ years of volunteer management expertise, Royal Voluntary Service helps HR, ESG, and CSR leaders activate this potential through the Impact Stack — a connected suite of consultancy, curated activities, and digital tools that turn purpose into performance.
We help organisations:
- Leverage volunteering as a strategic asset to meet ESG and wellbeing targets.
- Drive measurable improvements in employee engagement and performance.
- Connect teams with curated opportunities that inspire pride and purpose.
Consultancy: From Insight to Action
Start where you are. Design for where you’re going.
Our Consultancy Service helps businesses turn volunteering into a strategic advantage — aligning it with culture, ESG priorities, and workforce goals.
Built on over eight decades of experience and developed with leading academics and sector experts, this module combines expert consultancy with data-driven insight to give you clarity, confidence, and direction.
What it offers
- Strategic vision & business case development
- Employee volunteering programme design (scope, access and role types)
- Policy & governance frameworks
- Communications and employee engagement campaigns
- Third‑party partnerships & brokerage
- Measurement and impact reporting
Diagnostic Tool: Fix the Gaps. Focus Where It Matters.
Our Volunteering Diagnostic Tool provides a comprehensive, data-driven assessment of your current volunteering landscape.
Ideal for organisations looking to scale or secure leadership buy-in, the Diagnostic Tool gives you evidence to act with confidence and focus investment where it matters most.
How it works
- Assesses organisational maturity across five pillars: strategy, access, engagement, operations, and measurement
- Benchmarks against industry best practice
- Identifies missed opportunities (e.g. unused hours, underused capacity, or gaps in access)
- Provides clear, actionable recommendations for improvement
Outputs include
Whether used as a standalone service or alongside consultancy support, the Diagnostic Tool delivers clarity, confidence, and direction — helping you prove impact and prioritise what works.
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A tailored diagnostic report with opportunity analysis
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A maturity scorecard
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A visual heatmap of strengths, gaps, and quick wins
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Optional co-designed roadmap sessions with your leadership team
Get started now with a free Impact Assessment
Take our quick and easy assessment to review your current volunteering strategy. Instantly receive a tailored report with recommendations to strengthen programme effectiveness across four core pillars:
- strategic approach
- impact measurement
- employee engagement
- celebration & recognition
Insights
Discover how volunteering drives business performance and measurable impact - explore our latest reports and insights.
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Publications & research
Discover moreExplore evidence-based insights, research, and ideas to help businesses unlock the full strategic potential of volunteering.
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Recent success stories & press releases
As featuredSee how organisations are using our connected suite of digital tools to boost engagement, deliver meaningful social impact, and build stronger community connections.
Let’s get started
From programme refreshes to deep-dive diagnostics and strategic support, Royal Voluntary Service helps businesses embed volunteering into their culture and unlock measurable results.
Book your free discovery call today and take the first step towards making volunteering a business critical system.