Corporate volunteering
Corporate volunteering is a powerful way to boost employee engagement and support professional development. By taking part in local initiatives, businesses can contribute to important social causes, strengthening community connections, and demonstrating corporate responsibility. Employees also gain valuable skills - such as leadership, communication, and problem solving - while fostering teamwork and motivation.
Many City businesses are involved in volunteering, from community projects to skills-based mentoring. If you are looking to get started or expand your efforts, there are numerous ways of to make a meaningful impact.
Corporate volunteering in our green spaces
The City Corporation overseas over 11,000 acres of green space across London, with the help of numerous local volunteer groups and hundreds of volunteers each year. Volunteers can help maintain gardens, assist with conservation projects, and support outdoor activities.
Parks and gardens are essential to the health and wellbeing of our communities and corporate volunteer teams can contribute significantly to developing and maintaining these green spaces for everyone to enjoy.
The Lord Mayor's Appeal
The Lord Mayors Appeal is a charitable initiative led by the Lord Mayor of the City of London, aimed at making a long-term, positive impact on the capital's communities. It brings together businesses, employees, and charities to support projects that drive social change in areas such as mental health, inclusion, and skills development.
This includes City Giving Day each September which encourages companies of all sizes in the City to showcase the positive impact they have on society through fundraising, volunteering, and other charitable activities.
Heart of the City
Heart of the City is a charity that supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in making responsible business practices a meaningful part of their work. Established in 2000 by the City of London Corporation, the Bank of England, and the former Financial Services Authority, the charity brings over 24 years of experience. Over the years, it has helped thousands of businesses create a positive impact by better supporting their people, communities, and the environment.