Menu Search Donate About us Our impact Our impact Royal Voluntary Service was set up over 80 years ago and since then, has inspired and enabled more than 3 million people to give their time to help address the needs of the day in their local communities and in the NHS. At the onset of COVID-19, Royal Voluntary Service was called upon to deliver a national response to the crisis built on volunteer effort. By blending the best of humanity with digital innovation we enabled hundreds of thousands of volunteers to contribute. Their extraordinary support has saved lives. We are one of the largest voluntary service organisations in Great Britain with volunteers who give their skills, experience, energy and time to provide practical help, companionship and support to people in need in hospitals, at home and in the community. The charity is one of the UK’s largest hospital retailers with volunteer-run shops, cafés and trolley services providing tea and company to patients, hospital staff and visitors. The difference Royal Voluntary Service makes As a charity we publish our results in the following ways: Measuring our impact Take me there Take me there Talk to us We're always happy to share our experiences and discuss new ways we could work together in partnership in the NHS and in the community. Contact us Useful links Website Terms Policies & notices Modern Slavery Statement Careers Information for suppliers Sitemap Contact us Connect with us eNewsletter sign up Royal Voluntary Service is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales number 2520413 and a registered charity number 1015988 (England and Wales) and SC038924 (Scotland). Registered office: Beck Court, Cardiff Gate Business Park, Cardiff CF23 8RP ©2021 Royal Voluntary Service Cookies By clicking “Accept all cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyse site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. For more information please refer to ourCookie policy Accept all cookies Cookies settings