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The North East Impact Report
Corporate Volunteering Example: The Measurable Impact of Newcastle Building Society and OnHand in the North East
Newcastle Building Society’s employee volunteering program with OnHand led to some pretty powerful impact — for employees and their communities.
Get the complete picture, including the scale of the care crisis in the North East of England, the volunteering policy example of how Newcastle Building Society empowered employees to make a difference with OnHand’s on-demand impact platform, and the measurable impact of corporate volunteering for those who need help and for the heroes helping them.
Plus, find out how to achieve impact without using a traditional volunteer program (one-off volunteer days), by zoning in on micro-volunteering that fits into your employees’ busy schedules.
Impact in Communities
At OnHand, we’ve seen firsthand the power of workplace volunteering programs in addressing the care crisis.
100% of people who’ve received support from OnHand said it had a positive impact on their lives, and 91.7% said it made them feel better overall.
Impact for Employees
Newcastle Building Society’s flexible corporate volunteering policy also had a huge effect on the volunteers we surveyed.
86.7% of volunteers said they would either be ‘likely’ or ‘very likely’ to recommend the OnHand app to someone else - both to request help and to volunteer.
80%
of OnHand volunteers said volunteering has had a positive or very positive impact on their life
100%
of people who’ve received support from OnHand said it had a positive impact on their lives
Corporate Volunteering: A Win-Win in Combatting the Care Crisis
Volunteering isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s a powerful tool for creating change. For employees, it’s a chance to give back and find a deeper sense of purpose in their work. For businesses, it boosts morale, strengthens culture, and shows your commitment to making a difference.
At OnHand, we’ve seen incredible stories of impact from lots of types of volunteering. From companionship calls that help tackle loneliness to practical tasks like dog walking or grocery shopping, employer-supported volunteering policies have transformed both the lives of those in need and the volunteers themselves. Employees consistently tell us that these small actions make them feel more fulfilled and connected to their communities.
But it’s not just about the feel-good factor — it’s about creating a culture of care. By encouraging and supporting employee volunteering, businesses can take an active role in solving societal issues. And when employees are empowered to help, everyone wins.