Ofsted survey which evaluates volunteering programmes located within a sample of schools, colleges, and youth and community settings. It reports on the experiences of the young people, particularly the most vulnerable and disadvantaged, who participate in volunteering schemes.

2011 report from the NCVO and Institute of Volunteering Research, exploring motivations to volunteering and community participation.

From Volunteering England, explains the difference between internships vs volunteering.

Just published by England's National Council for Voluntary Organisations.

Published by the Cabinet office, May 2011

New study by v and the National Foundation for Educational Research of the impact of volunteering on youth education and employment prospects.

Nick Hurd and Francis Maude publish a letter to civil society organisations, giving an update on the Spending Review outcome.

Report from the New Economics Foundation published November 2010

Analysis of data to help local authorities make decisions on spending cuts