11:10, 20 October 2025
Words by Cheyanne Bryan, Editorial and Campaign Marketing Executive, London
Reach Volunteering, the UK’s leading skills-based volunteering charity, has launched an upgrade to its digital platform to make it even easier for charities and community groups to tap into professional expertise.
With the target of helping connect volunteer opportunities with those that want to develop and improve their skills or just help out their local community.
In the last year, more than 16,000 people volunteered through Reach, contributing skills to charities and grassroots groups. This contribution is estimated to be worth £60 million.
In a statement by Reach’s CEO, Janet Thorne, explained how the platform upgrade will help the charity continue this success: “Reach’s mission has always been to help charities and social purpose organisations build a better society by connecting them with the skills they need to thrive.
“Our online platform has been key to this, enabling us to grow at scale while responding to the real needs of both volunteers and organisations.”
At Smiley Movement, we elevate the work of charities across the world. Here are three charities whose causes align with the themes in this post.
Reach Volunteering. A UK-based charity connecting skilled volunteers with charities and social enterprises in need of expertise, from digital to governance. Find out more.
The Social Society. A UK social enterprise that mobilises volunteers to support local community projects, combining social impact with real-world connection. Learn more.
Royal Voluntary Service. For more than 85 years, this charity has been inspiring Britain to volunteer and contribute to their community. Explore their work.
This article aligns with the SDG Partnerships For The Goals.
