Resources
The Russell Commission
The Russell Commission was established in May 2004 by the then Home Secretary, David Blunkett, and the then Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown.
The Russell Commission is a new national framework for youth action and engagement. Ian Russell, Chief Executive of Scottish Power, headed the Commission and reflects the Government’s commitment to increase youth volunteering and civic service.
Based on the broad amount of research into the current volunteering sector, within the UK and abroad, the Russell Commission launched a nation wide consultation in October 2004, engaging a wide range of stakeholders including young people, the voluntary sector, corporate sector and the media, generating over 700 responses from voluntary and community sector organisations, and a further 6,000 responses from young people.
Ian Russell presented the final recommendations to the Chancellor and Home Secretary in March 2005, setting out a series of measures to deliver a dramatic change in youth volunteering in the England.
Youth Net UK
Youth Net UK is the UK’s first ‘Virtual Charity’ and one of the most ground breaking national youth services. Youth net aims to provide impartial advice 24hrs a day 365 days a year to inspire and empower their audience.
Youth Net UK manage a number of projects designed to deliver this mission, by creating strategic partnerships between national and local charities and the corporate sector. Youth Net UK services are able to reach millions of young people. In 1997 The Prime Minister Tony Blair launched Youth Net UK’s volunteering project do-it.org which is funded by the government.
do-it.org has become the national volunteering database and provides instant access to over 600,000 volunteering prospects for people of all ages.
CSV
CSV involves people in high quality volunteering and training opportunities that tackle real need and enrich lives. With over 40 years experience to share with other organisations, we can find volunteers or help people create a volunteer programme.
CSV also offers professional development opportunities and pride themselves on pioneering new solutions and innovative ways to tackle society’s needs.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a registered charity and depends on the support of volunteers, Operating Authorities and corporate sector to meet its commitment to help all young people realise their full potential.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is committed to providing for young people an enjoyable, character and experience building programme, which is of the highest quality and the widest reach.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a voluntary, non-competitive and flexible programme of cultural and adventurous activities for all young people, whatever their background or ability and the future aim is that any young person aged between 14 and 25 who wants to do the Award will be able to exactly that.
The award winning RSA project seeking to provide credits for participating in local community and environmental projects in the UK
and overseas. 
A fantastic experience, highly motivating and rewarding, opportunities to learn key skills and contribute to worthwhile projects and expeditions.
