Commission on the Future of Volunteering

What is it?

The Commission on the Future of Volunteering was established by the England Volunteering Development Council in order to develop a long-term vision for volunteering in England.

It was an independent Commission chaired by Baronness Neuberger DBE. (Volunteering England provided support as the Secretariat.)

What has it done?

The Commission carried out a public consultation on people's thoughts and visions for volunteering, including themed consultation meetings and submissions of written evidence. It also commissioned several pieces of research.

The Commission published its 'Manifesto for Change' in January 2008 which sets out a vision and recommendations for the future of volunteering.

Further background information

• Visit the Commission on the Future of Volunteering website (external site)
• Download 'Manifesto for Change' the final report from the Commission (PDF)

Next Steps?

If you've read the Commission on the Future of Volunteering Report and are planning a meeting or event to consider the recommendations and implications then this presentation can be used to introduce the discussion

• Download the MS Powerpoint presentation
• Government (Office of the Third Sector) response to the Commission
• Volunteering England responds to Office of the Third Sector pledges

Please note that reports published by the Commission do not necessarily reflect the views of Volunteering England.