This report shows the latest trends in volunteering from 2001 -2010 based on government data over the years.

1. Who volunteers? Volunteering trends based on government data: 2001-2010 A briefing from nfpSynergy February 2011 Telephone: (020) 7426 8888 e-mail: joe.saxton@nfpsynergy.net Web: www.nfpsynergy.net

2. Overview of definitions from Citizenship surveys Citizenship definitions of volunteering: Informal volunteering- Covers unpaid help that was given to other people, apart from any help given through a group, club or organisation. This could be help for a friend, neighbour or someone else but not a relative. Formal Volunteering- covers volunteering within official groups, clubs or organisations. There is a new focus in citizenship surveys on regular (at least once a month) volunteering and civic participation.

3. The summary slide: all volunteering 2001-2010

4. Participation in community and voluntary activities, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007/08, 2008/09 & 2009/10 At least once a month Base: 10,000 adults 16+, England & Wales. Source: Citizenship Survey, April-Sep 10, National Statistics

5. Participation in community and voluntary activities, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007/08, 2008/09 & 2010 At least once in the last 12 months Base: 10,000 adults 16+, England & Wales. Source: Citizenship Survey, April-Sep 10, National Statistics

7. Volunteering ‘at least once a month’ amongst excluded groups and ethnic minorities

8. Participation in voluntary activities at least once a month by groups at risk of social exclusion Informal volunteering Base: 10,000 adults 16+, England & Wales. Source: Citizenship Survey, April-Sep 10, National Statistics NB – not all data available for these specialised groups in 2009/10

9. Participation in voluntary activities at least once a month by groups at risk of social exclusion Formal volunteering Base: 10,000 adults 16+, England & Wales. Source: Citizenship Survey, April-Sep 10, National Statistics NB – not all data available for these specialised groups in 2009/10

10. Participation in voluntary activities at least once a month by groups at risk of social exclusion Any volunteering Base: 10,000 adults 16+, England & Wales. Source: Citizenship Survey, April-Sep 10, National Statistics NB – not all data available for these specialised groups in 2009/10

12. Participation in community and voluntary activities at least once a month prior to interview by ethnicity, 2007/08 (no newer data available) Civic Participation Base: 10,000 adults 16+, England & Wales. Source: Citizenship Survey, April-Sep 10, National Statistics

13. Participation in community and voluntary activities at least once a month prior to interview by ethnicity, 2009/10 Informal volunteering Base: 10,000 adults 16+, England & Wales. Source: Citizenship Survey, April-Sep 10, National Statistics

14. Participation in community and voluntary activities at least once a month prior to interview by ethnicity, 2009/10 Formal volunteering Base: 10,000 adults 16+, England & Wales. Source: Citizenship Survey, April-Sep 10, National Statistics

15. Participation in community and voluntary activities at least once a month prior to interview by ethnicity, 2007/08 – no newer data available All volunteering Base: 10,000 adults 16+, England & Wales. Source: Citizenship Survey, April-Sep 10, National Statistics

17. Volunteering once a month – by gender

18. Participation in voluntary activities at least once a month prior to interview by gender, 2008/09 Base: 10,000 adults 16+, England & Wales. Source: Citizenship Survey, April-Sep 10, National Statistics

19. Volunteering by age

20. Participation in community and voluntary activities at least once in the last 12 months prior to interview by age, 2010 Informal volunteering Base: 10,000 adults 16+, England & Wales. Source: Citizenship Survey, April-Sep 10, National Statistics

21. Participation in community and voluntary activities at least once in the last 12 months prior to interview by age, 2010 Formal volunteering Base: 10,000 adults 16+, England & Wales. Source: Citizenship Survey, April-Sep 10, National Statistics

22. Participation in community and voluntary activities at least once a month prior to interview by age, 2010 Informal volunteering Base: 10,000 adults 16+, England & Wales. Source: Citizenship Survey, April-Sep 10, National Statistics

23. Participation in community and voluntary activities at least once a month prior to interview by age, 2010 Formal volunteering Base: 10,000 adults 16+, England & Wales. Source: Citizenship Survey, April-Sep 10, National Statistics

25. Steady increase in the numbers of young people volunteering for charities since early 2008 Have you volunteered for a charity in the last 3 months? Those answering ‘Yes’ Base: All respondents – 1,000+ 11-25 year-olds Source: Youth Engagement Monitor, nfpSynergy