“Young volunteers bring energy, fun, enthusiasm and honesty” 

02nd June 2026

Tamzin (right) with Michelle (left). Michelle is CEO of Families Thriving Together Tamzin has been volunteering at Families Thriving Together for six months. Aged just 15 years, she began her [...]

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Finding Belonging

28th April 2026

Luda (right) with Oksana (left).Oksana is our Ukrainian Support Manager When Luda arrived in the UK from Ukraine, she carried uncertainty, loneliness, and the quiet weight of starting over. Everything [...]

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How is your charity doing on EDI?

21st April 2026

Getting EDI right is about making sure your organisation truly reflects and serves the communities it exists to support. So how are you doing? Weak EDI practice can mean services that [...]

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Finding Purpose: Pauline’s 18-Year Volunteering Journey

09th April 2026

After stepping away from work to help care for her grandson, Pauline’s days had already taken on a new rhythm. But when she lost her husband, the quiet became something [...]

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Growing Community in Stanwell Moor

03rd April 2026

When Moureen first began volunteering, she did it because she could see the need in her community. She noticed that there was very little for people to do in her [...]

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Runnymede and Spelthorne Volunteer Awards 2026 – Nominations now open

30th March 2026

We are excited to announce that nominations for the Runnymede and Spelthorne Volunteer Awards 2026 are now open! We will celebrate the power of volunteering in Runnymede and Spelthorne at [...]

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Getting started with mass participation events

10th March 2026

If you’ve been wondering whether mass participation events – marathons, charity skydives, cycle rides, sponsored swims – are worth the effort for a small charity, the answer from the latest [...]

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Jan’s Volunteering Journey

24th February 2026

Finding Purpose, Community and Connection When Jan found herself with a little more time in her week, she knew one thing for certain: she wanted to use it well. She [...]

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Why volunteering at CAMEO matters to Gill

16th February 2026

Why Gill Chose to Volunteer Gill has been volunteering at CAMEO for two days a week for the past two years, and her motivation was simple and honest. Retired and [...]

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Making the most of cashless donations

03rd February 2026

We are becoming an increasingly cashless society, with more than 94% of in-store transactions now paid by contactless cards. In 2025, fewer than 12% of donations were made in cash. It’s clear [...]

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