Make a difference through Volunteering.
Join insurance professionals giving back across the UK — a great way to build skills, meet new people, and support your community.
Month of Giving
Do something amazing. Each October, hundreds of insurance professionals across the UK come together to volunteer and make a positive impact in their communities. The next opportunity will take place in October 2026, offering a wide range of ways to get involved.
Whether you can spare a few hours or a full day, there’s something for everyone — from hosting a food drive to helping with conservation projects or supporting local city farms.
Year round volunteering
We understand that employees and companies alike are looking for a greater sense of purpose and new ways to give back and make a meaningful difference.
Through our volunteering opportunities we offer new ways for our corporate partners to boost employee well-being, encourage teamwork and foster a sense of purpose while helping local communities to prosper.
Volunteer in the Community
Lend a Hand at Weald Country Park
Gather your team for conservation work at Weald Country Park in Essex. Although volunteers are welcome any time, the park especially needs help planting trees in December through February. Contact Heather to get involved: heather.smith2@essex.gov.uk
Pack Toy Boxes for KidsOut
KidsOut supports kids living in refuges, many of whom are unable to attend school to remain safe from domestic abuse. Gather a team of colleagues and volunteer to help pack toy boxes for children at the KidsOut warehouse in Luton, just a 10-minute walk from the station. KidsOut kindly request one month lead time for team volunteering. Click here or contact Sam to volunteer.
Help out with the Animals at a City Farm
There are a number of city farms offering team volunteer days, giving you an opportunity to get tuck into maintenance work, gardening and looking after the animals. Farms include Spitalfields, Stepney and Hackney City Farm. Volunteer days book up fast so we encourage you to plan ahead!
Volunteer Virtually
Become a Mentor with ReachOut
ReachOut is a national mentoring and education charity, rooted in local communities. As a volunteer mentor, you’ll be helping young people to grow in character and confidence while developing your own skills and experience. You’ll give two hours a week during term time and will be supported by the ReachOut Team throughout this time. Interested? Click here to learn more.
Tutor Students with The Access Project
Help a bright student from a disadvantaged background beat the odds and get into a top university: As a volunteer tutor, you’ll be paired with a 14 to 18-year-old student to support them to achieve their potential in one of their GCSE or A level subjects. In a weekly tutorial session, you’ll address topics that their teacher believes is most valuable. We provide training to get you started. Interested? Apply at www.theaccessproject.org.uk/apply
Share Your Career Experience
Guide Students in Developing a Social Action Programme
We invite companies to mentor a team of young people through Envision, a charity using social action programmes to help young people build their essential skill and empower them to achieve their full potential. Together, we can continue to build a society where a young person’s background does not determine their future. Learn more about Envision’s mentoring programme.
Volunteer with Women’s Inclusive Team
Lead skills workshops or host career insight days at your office to help ethnic women living in East London gain new skills, learn about career opportunities and prepare for interviews. To learn more, contact Sahre: sahram@wit.org.uk.
Donate Goods
Close the Digital Divide: Donate Unused IT Equipment to Every Child Online
Help bridge the digital divide by donating your surplus IT equipment—whether personal or from your company. By contributing, you’ll support young people in accessing the technology they need for education and digital creativity. Every device donated gives a child the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in the digital world.
We collect Laptops, Desktop PCs, Monitors and Computer Accessories, Mobile Phones, Tables and COMMs room equipment and donate to schools, charities, refugee centres and community groups. We offer accredited hard drive wiping and destruction services, proof of wipe certificates provided. Click here for more details on donating devices and supporting digital inclusion. Or reach out for collaborative opportunities. We love meeting community engagement/social impact teams!
Donate Food, Clothes & Supplies to Help the Homeless
Whitechapel Mission has been serving the homeless and marginalised for 140 years including a day centre, skills training and career advice – meeting immediate needs as well as helping beneficiaries gain life skills and support. They are always grateful to receive donations in support of their work. Please click here for items needed at this time. Please deliver donations to their centre at 212 Whitechapel Road, E1 1BJ. Please confirm opening hours before visiting.
Donate Women’s Clothing to Smart Works
Arrange a clothes collection at your office or in your local community. In person volunteering is not available but Smart Works is now able to accept clothing donations in their London centres. They can accept donations of high-quality women’s workwear at their Ladbroke Grove and Islington centres. Please visit their website or contact them to confirm opening hours: smartworks.org.uk.
Donate Men’s Clothes & Accessories to Suited & Booted
Help unemployed men get back into employment by organising a collection in your community or office, or making an individual donation. Please visit the website to learn what items are needed at this time: suitedbootedcentre.org.uk.
Donate to your Local Food Bank
Make a donation or help with local deliveries to support people who cannot afford the essentials in life. Click here to find your local food bank through Trussell Trust.
Volunteer or Donate to Street Mission in Manchester
Organise a collection in your office for items such as children’s clothes, uniforms, toys and books or volunteer at the mission to help sort donations, greet families etc. Needs change each week. Please visit their website or contact the Mission to learn how you can help: info@woodstreetmission.org.uk.
Our volunteers in action
Other ways to get involved
Fundraise for IICF
Join IICF’s fundraising efforts to create opportunity, strengthen communities, and change lives across the UK.
Partner with us
Partner with us to amplify your community impact and help build a more socially responsible industry.
Join an event
Join colleagues at an IICF event to network, volunteer, and make a difference together.