How it works

Giving a Royal Voluntary Service gift is simple, thoughtful, and helps our volunteers provide life-changing support to people who need it most.

1 - Choose a gift

Select a gift amount that reflects the impact you'd like to make. From helping provide a hot, nutritious meal at a community club to supporting someone returning home from hospital, every gift helps our volunteers be there when they're needed most.

2 - Choose how to share your gift card

Decide whether you'd like your gift card(s) sent to you at home for you to hand to someone personally, or if you'd like to have them sent directly to someone else.

3 - Your gift makes a difference, close to home

Every gift supports Royal Voluntary Service volunteers across Britain, helping people feel less alone, more supported, and better able to live independently. Together, we can be a lifeline to those who need it, giving life-changing support where it matters most.

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Who are Royal Voluntary Service?

Since 1938, WVS, WRVS and today as Royal Voluntary Service, we have helped the people of Britain in times of crisis; from supporting the evacuation of children during the second world war to providing over 2 million acts of support during the coronavirus pandemic through the NHS Volunteer Responder programme.

Whether a national or personal crisis, Royal Voluntary Service is always there – in hospitals and communities throughout Britain.

Why should I support Royal Voluntary Service?

We currently have around 10,000 volunteers already making such a huge difference to so many lives, but it’s just not enough to meet the ever growing need. That’s why we’re so determined to boost those numbers and support even more people who need our help.

How does the 'Buy a gift card' shop work?

Choose how many gift cards you'd like to buy and add them to your online basket – just as you’d do with many online shops. Once you’ve completed your transaction, your gift will be used to support our services throughout Britain – wherever the need is greatest.

Where does my money go?

When you give a gift, you are donating to Royal Voluntary Service who are providing vital services and supporting vulnerable people in hospitals and communities throughout Britain. Your gift will be used wherever the need is greatest.

Can I choose where my money goes?

At the moment, we aren’t able to restrict gifts to specific services or areas of the country. Instead, all gifts received from generous supporters like you will be used across all our services – right throughout Britain – and help vulnerable people wherever the need is greatest.

Can I add Gift Aid?

Yes, the virtual gift is a way of donating to Royal Voluntary Service, which means the gifts are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK tax payer.

What do you do with my data?

We will use your data to process your purchase, and to communicate with you about our ongoing work. We will not sell or swap your data with other charities. If you’d like any more details about how Royal Voluntary Service handles your personal information, please read our Privacy Notice at royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/privacy-notice.

Who do I contact if I have any questions or feedback?

Please contact our fundraising team on 0800 731 9197, or by email to fundraising@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
You can also write to us at Royal Voluntary Service Supporter Engagement Team, 29 Charles Street, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3JP.


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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: Hanley Centre, 29 Charles Street, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3JP.

All correspondence should be sent to: Royal Voluntary Service, York House, Wetherby Road, York YO26 7NH.

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