Get skilled volunteers for your charity or community group
We connect Islington’s charities and community groups with volunteers from leading businesses, bringing extra hands, skills and connections to help you do more.
Become a community partnerHow we can help your organisation
Practical help
Teams of 5–40 volunteers for gardening, painting, repairs, events and projects you don’t have the capacity to deliver on your own.
Skills and expertise
Support with strategy, finance, fundraising, communications and digital, through half-day workshops and longer projects.
Trustees
Meet business volunteers looking to join a charity board through BoardMatch.
Leadership coaching
Pair with a business leader for 6–10 months through Leaders in Partnership or Emerging Leaders.
Connections
Links to businesses that may support you in other ways, from donations to longer-term partnerships.
What community partners gain
Business volunteers bring time, skills and fresh perspectives that help small organisations grow stronger and reach more people.
“[Quote from an Islington community partner]”
[Name, organisation]
96%
of organisations with a business trustee reported stronger governance
95%
formed new partnerships or strengthened existing ones
96%
introduced new or improved services
Source: BoardBuilders evaluation, ELBA and BIG Alliance Annual Impact Digest 2024–25.
Hello, World!
How it works
1
Tell us what you need
Share your plans, gaps and challenges with us.
2
We find the right volunteers
We match your needs with volunteers from our business partners.
3
We manage the details
We brief volunteers, coordinate the day and follow up afterwards.
There is no cost to become a community partner. If a Team Challenge needs materials, we’ll agree a donation amount with you in advance.
Become a community partner
Tell us about your organisation and what you need, and we’ll be in touch.