Volunteering

Employer-supported schemes for volunteering involve 1.5 million employees in England and Wales giving time worth £1.1 billion, a government report has said.

Government Response: Home Office

Home Office minister Fiona Mactaggart said: "That business provides the equivalent of £1.1 billion in volunteering shows what a powerful force for change corporate action can be."

Stakeholder Response: Royal British Legion

Russell Thompson, director of fundraising,  said: "The Royal British Legion is acutely aware of the value of volunteers and is currently running a campaign to attract volunteers to collect for the Poppy Appeal during the first two weeks of November.