Find support for your community organisation
If you are looking for volunteers for your community organisation or need grant support, there are various programmes and resources available.
LEAP
The City Corporation's employee volunteering programme
LEAP is the City of London Corporation's employee volunteering programme, which enables our employees to support social and environmental causes within the Square Mile, across London and beyond. LEAP aims to deliver meaningful benefits to community organisations and their beneficiaries, as well as promote personal and professional development for our employees.
We are always looking for exciting and impactful volunteering opportunities to promote through the programme.
If you would like your organisation to be involved, please read our programme criteria to ensure your eligibility, and then contact the LEAP volunteering team.
Local volunteer agencies
Outside of the City Corporation, local Volunteer Centres (VCs) and Councils for Voluntary Services (CVSs) can help develop your volunteering programme and recruit volunteers.
Explore the London Volunteer Centre Directory to find your local centre.
There are also several local and national websites where you can promote your volunteering opportunities:
- Simply Volunteer London - Formerly Team London, this platform serves as a centralised hub connecting volunteers with a wide range of volunteering opportunities across London.
- Reach Volunteering - A national organisation focused on placing skilled volunteers into placements such as trusteeships.
Grant support for your organisation
The City of London Corporation runs several grant-making programmes, supporting our vision for a London where individuals and communities thrive. The include: