Helpforce Community

Overview

Helpforce Community is a UK-based nonprofit organisation with charity number 1199824. It is dedicated to enhancing the role of volunteering within health and care systems across the UK. The organisation works collaboratively with the National Health Service (NHS), charities, and local communities to amplify the impact of volunteering.

Mission and Activities

The primary mission of Helpforce Community is to accelerate the growth and impact of volunteering in health and care settings. It aims to do this by supporting health and care organisations in developing and evaluating services that optimize volunteer contributions. This includes working closely with professionals from both statutory and voluntary sectors to address key challenges and amplify the voice of these stakeholders to national health and care organisations[2].

Impact and Achievements

Helpforce has been instrumental in mobilizing volunteers and supporting health and care services under strain. As part of its "Back to Health" campaign, it partners with hundreds of health and care organisations. To date, Helpforce has supported approximately 815,838 patients and care users, involved 130,255 health and care staff, and engaged 77,377 volunteers in its efforts[1].

Helpforce Network

The organisation offers a free online peer community known as the Helpforce Network. This platform allows professionals from various sectors to share insights, seek specialist support, and stay informed about new developments and best practices in volunteering within health and care[2].

Financial Information

In the financial year ending March 2022, Helpforce reported a total income of £519,170, primarily from donations and charitable activities. The organisation spent £1,635,056 on charitable activities, focusing on accelerating the growth and impact of volunteering[3].

Recognition

Helpforce's initiatives have been recognized for their potential to transform the healthcare experience in the UK. The organisation has been praised by high-profile figures for its efforts in scaling up volunteering within the NHS and beyond[5].

[1] https://helpforce.community [2] https://helpforce.community/our-services/your-network [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5114647 [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/about-the-register-of-charities/-/charity-details/5190191/charity-overview [5] https://unitedus.co.uk/brand/helpforce/