VCH aims to be a benchmark of best practice in volunteering and organisation management. We are match makers, putting people together to improve each other's lives - whether those people are organisations who need volunteers, individuals who want to become volunteers or people who need support in the community. We support local groups to get the very best out of their volunteers and develop connections and networks to champion good volunteering practice across Hackney.

VCH works to enable, promote and support volunteering across Hackney. Through 1:1 support, volunteers and organisations are matched to meet both their needs, while our expert support and training ensures that the volunteering experience is the best it can be. We also lead on strategic promotion of volunteering across the borough, developing partnerships with key organisations to ensure that Hackney residents can benefit from all the positive effects of volunteering.

Since 1997 we've helped over 10,000 people find the right volunteer role, and we work with over 500 not-for-profit groups, giving them the skills they need to manage volunteers effectively.