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Our Vision
We want a world where all young people have access to enriching volunteering opportunities to help them and their communities grow.
We are dedicated to empowering young people through hands-on volunteering opportunities they wouldn’t otherwise have access to. We create year-round volunteering programmes for young people to support local crises, social inclusion and environmental decline.
Through strong referral pathways with schools and youth hubs in areas of disadvantage, TimeGivers reaches children and young people aged 4–18 living in poverty, with a particular focus on those identified by schools and youth hubs as having low attainment and attendance, living with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and struggling with wellbeing, relationships and self-esteem.
Watch to hear why our Founder, Kate Deighton, started TimeGivers.
Our Mission
To create enriching and bespoke volunteering experiences for young people, which offer the greatest impact on them and their community, inspiring a lifetime of giving by supporting others and the planet.
Our Approach
TimeGivers was born from a realisation that the young of today deeply benefit from volunteering opportunities but cannot access them. Schools recognise the importance but don’t have the resources. The community organisations would welcome young volunteers but cannot connect with them. TimeGivers fills this gap. We are at the forefront of making community service a cornerstone of primary and secondary education and are embedding it into the school curriculum so that all young people can volunteer and reap the benefits.
Through our school partnerships, we empower the young generation to voice the changes they wish to see in their communities through student-led initiatives. TimeGivers then forges partnerships with surrounding charities and organises events (with the support of Adult Volunteers) where young people can actively enact that change.
Our commitment extends to collecting both qualitative and quantitative data, which allows us to measure the positive impact of volunteering experiences on young people, as well as the communities they are impacting. This data also contributes to broader and long-term research studies.
Our Core Pillars of Impact
Environmental
Our environmental initiatives focus on protecting and enhancing local green spaces while supporting biodiversity and wildlife. These projects create tangible environmental impact while engaging young people in hands-on, purpose-driven action. Through this work, young volunteers develop environmental awareness and a lasting sense of responsibility for their local environment.
Crisis Relief
Our crisis relief initiatives give young people hands-on opportunities to support those in need, from food banks to local community projects. We recognise that anyone can experience a crisis at any point in their life, so these experiences also help children develop reflective attitudes, empathy and awareness of common challenges people face. By looking beyond their own surroundings, young volunteers gain a deeper understanding of how they can make a positive difference.
Social Inclusion
We specialise in tackling social isolation by creating volunteering opportunities that connect young people with older generations. In a world where loneliness is increasingly common, these experiences help bridge generational and social gaps, fostering understanding, compassion and meaningful relationships that benefit both volunteers and the people they support.
Get Involved
Help children and young people discover the joy of giving back while building stronger, more resilient communities.
Schools
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Charities & Community Organisations
Corporates
Holiday Events &
Family Volunteering
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Adult Volunteers
THE IMPACT
Laura Ellener
Head Teacher, Chiswick School
"The ability to give their time and feel the satisfaction of doing good can’t be underestimated. The value they get raises their self-esteem, gives them confidence and we see a real positive change in those children. It is something we can’t teach and it goes beyond our curriculum."
