Active involvement in the local community can bring a range of benefits to your business from gaining new insights into potential business opportunities to raising staff morale by offering development opportunities for employees. The chance to be away from the office, working closely as a team, learning new skills and having something tangible to show at the end of the day has been universally welcomed.

Case studies demonstrate clearly that corporate social responsibility at its best is not a one way street but a partnership that rewards all those involved. Corporate volunteering can boost employee engagement, morale and loyalty; improve employee health and wellbeing; build team relationships; contribute to a positive company image; attract new staff; and improve employee skills.