“ I’ve enjoyed seeing the students grow in confidence week after week, trying new things and building their social and professional skills. The joy and energy they bring is infectious!”

“I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunities organised by The BIG Alliance as it’s easy to see the impact volunteering for one day can have.”

“Making a difference really engages you and makes you want to be involved more.”

“Volunteering with BIG Alliance has given me the opportunity to put my professional skills to use in a meaningful way, continuing to develop them outside the workplace..”

“Working with The Big Alliance has made me feel reconnected to the wider world, an opportunity to work with people from all backgrounds, ages, and in various contexts I would not have otherwise felt connected to, even though I always wanted to.”

“Supporting charities which provide much needed services and leisure activities for children in the borough feels really rewarding. In addition, the response from the people working in the organisation shows how much difference having some volunteer support makes.“