Get involved
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...
Events and exhibition
Book an exhibition space
Our exhibition spaces are also a great way to showcase your organisation and engage with the thousands of delegates who attend the Gathering each year. Bookings are now open with exhibition spaces expected to fill up fast.
Host an event
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!
Applications to host an event at the Gathering have now closed.
Thank you for your interest. If you've already submitted an application, we'll be in touch with you soon!
Fun & interactive activities
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.
Volunteer
Thanks for your interest. Applications to volunteer have now closed.
If you have applied already, we will have been in touch with you and will be again soon.
Every year, enthusiastic and energetic volunteers help us deliver the Gathering supporting with:
- exhibition set-up
- assisting exhibitors
- supporting workshop hosts
- delegate registration
- signposting events
