About Royal Voluntary Service

Established over 80 years ago, the Royal Voluntary Service has inspired around two million individuals to give up their time to help others.

Through the power of volunteering the Royal Voluntary Service provide one-to-one, group and online services that improve health and wellbeing, resilience, confidence and connections. Each of their services has the community in mind and has been created to support people who are living with or affected by health conditions, crises, frailty, mental health issues, bereavement and loneliness.

Vital services provided by Royal Voluntary Service

This support network includes hospital tea trolleys and cafés, transportation services and on-ward volunteers, as well as ‘Home from Hospital’ support to help individuals settle back in safely. It also offers dementia groups and ‘Calls with Care’ for regular check-ins, alongside a variety of social activity groups and community day centres. For those looking to stay connected, there are lunch clubs, access to the Virtual Village Hall, and home library services to bring books and resources directly to your door.

Royal Voluntary Service’s unique approach to people powered healthcare supports people to live healthier, happier and more confident lives. As well as supporting the NHS with services for patients and families, enabling medical staff more time to focus on clinical care.

"Royal Voluntary Service is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in all corners of Britain. And so, we’re very excited about our new partnership with The IPG as the support of its members will enable us to reach even more people in need.

We’ll be working together on a range of fundraising and volunteering initiatives and I’m looking forward to sharing the many benefits of our partnership with The IPG and its members."

– Catherine Johnstone CBE
Chief Executive, Royal Voluntary Service