In this most recent Link UP research report, we delve into the power of Corporate Skilled Volunteering via a review of the insights, trends and results of our Social Impact Solutions programme, from the perspective of companies, employee volunteers, charities and communities.
Social Impact Solutions Case Studies & Research
Corporate Skilled Volunteering with Link UP London delivers results to companies, employee volunteers, and charities.
The case studies below represent just a selection of our successful past Social Impact Solutions corporate engagements. They demonstrate Link UP’s approach to delivering high-quality volunteering engagements for corporate volunteers.
Social Impact Solutions Impact Report
A comprehensive research report: Empowering Communities through Corporate Skilled Volunteering.
Why Skilled Volunteering belongs in your talent strategy
A snapshot insight: Developing future-ready skills through real-world impact.
As the world of work evolves, human skills like leadership, resilience and creativity are becoming essential. Skilled Volunteering provides a practical, impactful way to build these capabilities – yet it remains underused in talent development.
State of Volunteering Research Report
Building Bridges: The Intersection of Skilled Volunteering and Corporate Social Impact.
In this wide-ranging Link UP London report, we explore the need for stronger ties between businesses and the charitable sector via Corporate Skilled Volunteering. Our in-depth review uncovers strategies to enhance collaboration and unlock greater social value. Discover the case for how Corporate Skilled Volunteering can generate real social change.
Volunteer perspective: Mark Amazon UK
Corporate volunteer Mark shares his experience of working with Link UP and supporting multiple charities through all three of our engagement types: Flash Consulting, Marathon Day, and Be the Change.
Company perspective: Bespoke engagement with PA Consulting's neurodiversity employee diversity network
Summary of Link UP London’s partnership with strategy consultancy PA Consulting to create a bespoke engagement specifically for the Accessibility, Neurodiversity and Disability employee diversity network.
Charity perspective: Kevin from Bridging Barriers
Charity Founder, and frequent Social Impact Solutions participant, Kevin reflects on his experience working on a targeted brief with volunteers from Amazon UK at a two-hour Flash Consulting event.
Volunteer perspective: Steph from Smart DCC
Corporate volunteer Steph from infrastructure company Smart DCC recounts her experience connecting closely with a charity and the personal and professional benefits of participating in Flash Consulting.
Company perspective: Amazon UK Be the Change programme
Be the Change is Link UP London’s signature programme, offering deeper, structured engagements with charitable organisations over 3 to 4 months. Employee volunteers are paired with charities to tackle critical business challenges. This programme saw 14 volunteers from Amazon’s Prime Video Marketing team collaborate with 5 London charities between September 2024 and January 2025, driving impactful change and supporting their growth.
Company perspective: Related Argent Marathon Day
In September 2024, Link UP London partnered with Related Argent King’s Cross for its first Corporate Skilled Volunteering Marathon Day. King’s Cross employees spent the day offering expert advice to ‘hyper-local’ charities in the area, strengthening community ties and supporting local initiatives.
Company perspective: Smart DCC Flash Consulting
In May 2024, Link UP London teamed up with Smart DCC for its first Corporate Skilled Volunteering engagement, a two-hour ‘Flash Consulting’ event targeted to cross-functional leaders from across its Senior Leadership Team.
Company perspective: Amazon UK Flash Consulting
In September, Link UP London partnered with Amazon UK for its second corporate volunteering engagement. This two-hour ‘Flash Consulting’ session, part of Link UP London’s Social Impact Solutions programme, saw such positive results that Amazon quickly committed to a second event in September 2023, aligning with their Global Month of Volunteering.
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