Framework, a major homelessness charity, is recruiting experienced professionals to join its Board. The voluntary roles aim to strengthen governance and strategy in the fight against homelessness across the East Midlands.
Former Birmingham City footballer James McFadden has been declared bankrupt in Scotland with debts exceeding £2.5 million. The 42-year-old's financial woes stem from historic property and film investments. Read the full story.
Nominations are now open for the South Yorkshire Community Celebration Awards, honouring voluntary groups across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and Sheffield. Deadline: 28 February.
Join a free Irish dancing social for over-55s in Manchester this January. Part of the Get Moving campaign with Yakult and Royal Voluntary Service, it's a fun way to stay active. Booking essential.
Join a free line dancing social event for over 55s in Spalding on January 13. Part of the Get Moving campaign with Yakult and Royal Voluntary Service's First Time for Everything initiative.
Businesses have just 48 hours to repay wrongly-claimed Covid support via the Voluntary Repayment Scheme or face enforcement. Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges firms to 'put it right'.
Swansea University opens new voluntary exit schemes for staff as it seeks £25m in savings, with compulsory redundancies not ruled out. The UCU warns of potential industrial action.
Thousands living abroad will lose access to full UK state pensions under new DWP rules. Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends Class 2 voluntary NICs for overseas residents. Read the full details.
A Lloyds Banking Group volunteer from Wrexham discussed the power of employee volunteering with King Charles at Windsor Castle. The event previewed a major UK volunteering weekend in June 2025.
UK expats face a fivefold increase in voluntary National Insurance payments, rising from £182 to £923 annually from April 2026, impacting state pension claims.
The Friends of Jersey Park in Briton Ferry receive the King's Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for volunteer groups. Discover how their community work earned this highest honour.
Eight Merseyside voluntary organisations have received The King's Award for Voluntary Service, the highest honour for volunteer groups. Discover the inspiring winners and learn how to nominate for 2026.
MyBag Charity from Nottingham receives the King's Award for Voluntary Service 2025 for supporting children entering foster care. Discover how you can help their vital work.
King Charles has honoured six community volunteer groups in Birmingham and Wolverhampton with the prestigious Award for Voluntary Service. Discover the inspiring stories behind these local heroes.
Cornwall Pride receives the King's Award for Voluntary Service, the UK's highest honour for volunteer groups, recognising 17 years of championing LGBTQ+ equality.
Major NHS England restructuring sees 18,000 staff facing redundancy as health service merges with Department of Health. Voluntary redundancy scheme explained.