Volunteer with Freedom Charity this Volunteers’ Week
Volunteer with Freedom Charity by fundraising, donating, becoming a Friend of Freedom, supporting awareness work, introducing the charity to schools or workplaces, using professional skills, or helping share safeguarding resources.
This Volunteers’ Week, Freedom Charity thanks its trustees, Helpline volunteers, Young Ambassadors, Friends of Freedom, fundraisers, donors and supporters. Their work helps protect children, young people and survivors affected by forced marriage, FGM, dishonour abuse and safeguarding risks.
Now we are inviting more people to stand with us. No one has to do everything. However, more of us can do one practical thing.
Thank you to Freedom Charity’s amazing volunteers and trustees
Freedom Charity’s volunteers help keep vital work moving.
Our trustees provide the leadership, judgement and governance that protect Freedom Charity’s purpose. Their work is often behind the scenes, but it is vital to the charity’s integrity, stability and long-term impact.
Helpline volunteers may support people who are frightened, isolated, confused or unsure where to turn. A careful response can help someone feel heard and take the next safe step towards support.
Young Ambassadors help take safeguarding messages into schools, colleges, communities and peer networks. Their voices matter because young people often listen differently when another young person speaks with honesty and courage.
Friends of Freedom stand beside the charity by raising awareness, opening doors, supporting campaigns and helping us reach more people.
Some people help quietly. Others fundraise, share resources, support campaigns, attend events or introduce us to schools, professionals and community groups.
Every role matters.
A conversation can help someone recognise abuse. A school session can help a young person understand their rights. A Helpline response can help someone take the next safe step. Meanwhile, a fundraiser can help keep prevention, education and support available.
Together, this work can protect futures. In some cases, timely support may help someone reach safety.
Why Freedom Charity needs more people to help
Freedom Charity is asking more people to stand with us.
You do not need to be an expert to make a difference. Instead, you may have time, professional skills, community links, fundraising ideas, workplace contacts or a willingness to share our work.
That is enough to begin.
Forced marriage, FGM and dishonour abuse are often hidden. As a result, children and young people may not know the language for what is happening to them.
Survivors may feel trapped, ashamed, frightened or alone. Meanwhile, families, schools and professionals may need clear information before they can respond safely.
That is why awareness matters. It is also why fundraising matters. Above all, it is why volunteering matters.
Fundraise for Freedom Charity
Fundraising for Freedom Charity is one of the most powerful ways to help.
A coffee morning can raise money and start a conversation. A school fundraiser can help young people learn about safeguarding. A workplace event can bring hidden abuse into public understanding. Likewise, a sponsored walk, birthday fundraiser, online sale or community event can help us reach more people.
Every fundraiser helps Freedom Charity continue its work on prevention, education, safeguarding and support.
No fundraiser is too small. Each one helps widen the circle of protection.
Find out more or donate here:
https://freedomcharity.org.uk/donate/
A to Z of ways to fundraise for Freedom Charity
Fundraising for Freedom Charity does not have to begin with a large event. It can start with one person, one school, one workplace, one family, one local business or one idea.
Every pound raised helps Freedom Charity continue prevention, education, safeguarding and support work for children, young people and survivors.
Simple fundraising ideas from A to F
A: Auction of promises
Ask friends, colleagues or local businesses to offer skills, gifts or experiences, then auction them to raise funds.
B: Bake sale
Hold a cake sale at school, work, a community group, a place of worship or a local event.
C: Coffee morning
Bring people together for coffee, cake and conversation while raising awareness of Freedom Charity’s work.
D: Dress-down day
Ask a school, college or workplace to hold a dress-down day in support of Freedom Charity.
E: eBay fundraiser
Sell unwanted clothes, books, gifts, toys, jewellery or household items and donate the proceeds.
F: Facebook birthday fundraiser
Ask friends and family to donate to Freedom Charity instead of buying birthday presents.
Legacy, community and challenge ideas from G to M
G: Gift in your will
After taking care of loved ones, consider leaving a gift to Freedom Charity to help protect future generations.
H: Host a home supper
Invite friends or family for a meal and ask guests to make a donation.
I: In-memory giving
Raise funds in memory of someone who cared about children, justice, safety or human rights.
J: Join a sponsored challenge
Take part in a sponsored walk, run, swim, cycle, silence, step challenge or fitness goal.
K: Kindness collection
Ask friends, family or colleagues to each give a small amount and share why protecting young people matters.
L: Local business partnership
Ask a local café, shop, salon, restaurant or business to support Freedom Charity for a day, week or month.
M: Matched giving
Ask your employer whether they will match what you raise for Freedom Charity.
School, workplace and online ideas from N to S
N: Non-uniform day
Invite a school or youth organisation to hold a non-uniform day for Freedom Charity.
O: Office fundraiser
Organise a workplace lunch, raffle, quiz, cake table, team challenge or donation day.
P: Pledge page
Set up a personal fundraising page and ask people to support your challenge, birthday, event or campaign.
Q: Quiz night
Host a quiz at home, online, in a school, workplace, pub, village hall or community venue.
R: Raffle with purpose
Ask local businesses to donate prizes and hold a raffle safely and transparently.
S: Sponsored walk for safety
Walk with friends, family, colleagues or your dog to raise funds and awareness for Freedom Charity.
More ways to take action from T to Z
T: Take action for Freedom
Choose one practical action: fundraise, donate, host an event, share resources, introduce us to a school or ask your workplace to help.
U: Unwanted gifts sale
Sell unwanted presents, clothes, books, bags, shoes or accessories and donate what you raise.
V: Vinted for Freedom
Sell clothes, shoes, bags or accessories on Vinted and give the proceeds to Freedom Charity.
W: Workplace giving day
Ask your employer to support Freedom Charity through a staff fundraising day, payroll giving, matched giving or charity partnership.
X: X marks the moment
Mark a meaningful date, birthday, anniversary or milestone by raising funds for Freedom Charity instead of receiving gifts.
Y: Young people’s fundraiser
Encourage a school, college, youth group or student society to organise an age-appropriate fundraiser.
Z: Zero-cost awareness
Share Freedom Charity’s website, Helpline details, books, resources and campaigns so more people know help exists.
Together, these ideas show that fundraising can be practical, personal and accessible. One event, one introduction, one school, one workplace or one act of support can help Freedom Charity reach further.
Volunteer with Freedom Charity
There are many ways to volunteer with Freedom Charity.
Some roles involve direct support. Others focus on fundraising, awareness, education, events, administration, professional skills or community introductions.
For example, you may be able to become a Friend of Freedom, support awareness campaigns, help at events or share Freedom Charity resources.
In addition, you may be able to introduce us to schools, colleges or workplaces. Professional skills in safeguarding, law, finance, design, IT, fundraising, communications, education or governance can also help the charity grow stronger.
The right role depends on your time, skills and experience. However, what matters most is the decision to help.
Young Ambassadors and Friends of Freedom
Young people have a powerful role in prevention.
Freedom Charity’s Young Ambassadors can help carry safeguarding messages into schools, colleges, communities and peer networks. Their voices matter because young people often listen differently when another young person speaks with honesty and courage.
Friends of Freedom are also vital. They help strengthen the charity’s network by sharing our work, opening doors, supporting campaigns, raising funds and helping more people understand the issues.
Together, they help Freedom Charity reach further.
Trustees, Helpline volunteers and vital support
Trustees help protect Freedom Charity’s purpose, governance and long-term future. Helpline volunteers may support people at frightening points in their lives. Both roles require care, judgement and responsibility.
Although they work in different ways, each role helps Freedom Charity remain safe, focused and able to support those who need us.
Much of this work happens quietly. It is not always seen by the wider public. However, it is deeply important.
Could you do one thing?
This Volunteers’ Week, Freedom Charity is asking more people to take one practical step.
Some people may choose to fundraise. Others may become a Friend of Freedom, introduce us to a school, share safeguarding resources or ask their workplace to support us.
Professional skills can also make a real difference. For example, experience in safeguarding, education, law, fundraising, communications, design, IT, finance, governance or administration can help the charity reach further.
No one has to do everything. However, more of us can do one thing.
Freedom Charity thanks every volunteer, trustee, Helpline volunteer, Young Ambassador, Friend of Freedom, fundraiser, donor and supporter who has helped make this work possible.
Now we are asking more people to join them.
Volunteer with Freedom Charity this Volunteers’ Week and help us protect children, young people and survivors.
Frequently asked questions
How can I volunteer with Freedom Charity?
There are several ways to volunteer with Freedom Charity. Supporters can help with awareness work, fundraising, events, school outreach, professional skills, campaigning, administration, community introductions or by becoming a Friend of Freedom. Some roles may require training, safeguarding awareness and clear boundaries.
How can I fundraise for Freedom Charity?
Fundraising for Freedom Charity can begin with a simple activity. You might host a coffee morning, hold a bake sale, organise a workplace event, arrange a school fundraiser, take part in a sponsored challenge, sell items online, set up a birthday fundraiser or ask your employer about matched giving.
Can schools support Freedom Charity?
Yes. Schools, colleges and youth organisations can support Freedom Charity through age-appropriate fundraising, awareness activities, non-uniform days, assemblies, student-led campaigns and supervised events.
Can workplaces support Freedom Charity?
Workplaces can support Freedom Charity through charity days, matched giving, payroll giving, staff fundraising, sponsored challenges, awareness events or introductions to wider professional networks. In addition, employers may be able to support staff who want to volunteer or fundraise.
What is a Friend of Freedom?
A Friend of Freedom stands with the charity by supporting its mission, sharing its work, opening doors, raising awareness, fundraising or helping Freedom Charity reach more children, young people and survivors.
Can I leave a gift in my will to Freedom Charity?
Yes. After taking care of family and loved ones, some supporters choose to remember Freedom Charity with a gift in their will. Because wills involve legal and financial decisions, anyone considering this should take professional legal advice so their wishes are recorded clearly.
Useful links
Freedom Charity:
https://freedomcharity.org.uk/
Donate to Freedom Charity:
https://freedomcharity.org.uk/donate/
Freedom Charity Helpline:
https://freedomcharity.org.uk/freedom-charity-helpline/
Forced marriage information:
https://freedomcharity.org.uk/forced-marriage/
FGM information:
https://freedomcharity.org.uk/female-genital-mutilation/
Schools and PSHE resources:
https://freedomcharity.org.uk/pshe-lessons/
Books and resources:
https://freedomcharity.org.uk/books/
Volunteers’ Week:
https://volunteersweek.org/
Fundraising Regulator Code of Fundraising Practice:
https://www.fundraisingregulator.org.uk/code
Charity Commission trustee guidance:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/charity-trustee-whats-involved
GOV.UK Gift Aid guidance:
https://www.gov.uk/donating-to-charity/gift-aid
GOV.UK guidance on leaving gifts to charity in your will:
https://www.gov.uk/donating-to-charity/leaving-gifts-to-charity-in-your-will