Creating Social Value That Changes Lives

Partner with Care to Volunteer to reduce loneliness, inspire your workforce, and demonstrate measurable social impact from day one.

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What Social Value Means Today

 Across the UK, social value is no longer optional. Under the Government’s Social Value Model (PPN 06/20), businesses bidding for public sector contracts must show clear contributions to community wellbeing. At the same time, employees, investors, and customers expect organisations to act with purpose.

For us, social value means something simple yet powerful: connecting people to tackle loneliness and isolation. By transforming just a few hours of employee time or a fraction of your CSR budget, your organisation can help create human connections that improve wellbeing, strengthen communities, and prove your commitment to making a difference.

Why Loneliness Matters

• More than 3.8 million people in the UK say they feel lonely “often” or “always.”
• Loneliness increases the risk of health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and even heart disease.
• It also costs the economy an estimated £2.5 billion per year in lost productivity and extra demand on public services.

By addressing loneliness through volunteering, your organisation is tackling a recognised government priority while also investing in a healthier, more resilient society.

How We Deliver Social Value

Structured Volunteering Opportunities

We design safe, flexible volunteering programmes tailored to your organisation. From employee release days to ongoing befriending, we ensure your staff have meaningful experiences that fit around their schedules.

Measuring What Matters

We provide regular reports that combine:
• Numbers - hours volunteered, people supported, frequency of engagement.
• Stories - testimonials and case studies that bring the numbers to life.
These reports are prepared in business-friendly formats, giving you evidence you can use in tender bids, ESG reporting, and internal communications.

Alignment With National Frameworks

Our work directly supports the UK Social Value Model and national Loneliness Strategy. This means every hour your organisation contributes can be evidenced against recognised government and procurement standards.

Building Sustainable Partnerships

Social value is not a one-off. We work with you to create long-term relationships, review outcomes, and evolve programmes so your impact deepens year after year.

What’s In It for Your Organisation

For Your Employees

Greater sense of purpose and wellbeing.
Development of leadership, communication, and empathy skills. Improved staff retention and engagement.

For Your Business

Stronger reputation with customers and stakeholders. Clear evidence of CSR and ESG contributions. Competitive advantage in public sector procurement.

For Society

Reduced loneliness and isolation in communities. Healthier, happier, more connected lives. A tangible contribution to the UK’s wellbeing agenda.

Social Value in Practice

Every big change begins with small steps. Our early partners are already showing how a few hours of volunteering can make a real difference:

“The stories we’ve received from Care to Volunteer have been eye-opening. It’s shown our employees that giving just a small amount of time can have an enormous impact.”
– HR Director, Partner Organisation

“My weekly phone call from a volunteer reminds me that I’m not forgotten. It gives me something to look forward to.”
– Jean, 82, London

As a founding partner, your organisation will not only make a difference today but also help shape how volunteering combats loneliness across the UK in the years ahead.

How to Get Started

01

Initial Conversation

We listen to your goals and priorities.

02

Tailored Plan

We co-design a programme that fits your organisation.

03

Launch & Support

Your employees begin volunteering with our guidance.

04

Reporting & Recognition

You receive regular updates and impact summaries.

FAQS

Q: How much time will this require from us?

We adapt to your needs. Some partners commit to one day per month per employee, while others start with pilot projects.

Q: What kind of evidence will we get?

You’ll receive reports with hours volunteered, people supported, and human stories – all aligned with government social value frameworks.

Q: How do you ensure safety and quality?

All volunteers are vetted and trained, and every partnership follows UK safeguarding standards.

Q: Will this help with tender bids?

Yes. Our reporting is structured to reflect the UK Social Value Model, making it directly relevant in procurement contexts.