We need your help to make this year's Gathering the best yet! Here are some ways you can be part of the UK's biggest free voluntary sector event...
Our exhibition spaces are a great way to showcase your organisation and engage with the thousands of delegates who attend the Gathering each year.
Our exhibition spaces are now fully booked, and our waiting list is full as well!
Is there a particular theme or topic you want to explore with delegates at the Gathering 2026? If you'd like to highlight your organisation's work, generate discussion and share best practice, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply to host an event and share your ideas!
Thank you for your interest. Applications to host an event at the Gathering have now closed.

Thank you for your interest. Applications to pitch fun activities at the Gathering have now closed.
Thank you to everyone who got in touch to offer fun and interactive activities for the Gathering 2026! We're working our way through applications and will be in touch soon.

Thanks for your interest. Applications to volunteer have now closed.
Every year, enthusiastic and energetic volunteers help us deliver the Gathering supporting with:
