2024 highlights:
- We placed a record number of 5,452 volunteers and trustees with charities and groups – up 21% from the previous year.
- A record-breaking 16,237 people signed up to volunteer – an increase of 16.5% on 2023.
- We continued to support a growing number of smaller organisations and grassroots groups - 62% of organisations posting roles had an annual turnover of less than £250k, and 30% of roles posted were for organisations with no paid staff.
- Our volunteers have diverse backgrounds and identities - 61% were under 40 and 52% identified as being from the global majority.
- 95% of organisations surveyed said volunteers and trustees recruited through Reach were helping them be more effective.