Get involved
Pre-registration for the Gathering 2027 is now open.
Pre-register now for the Gathering 2027 and we'll email you as soon as bookings open.
Early booking, exclusively for SCVO members, begins in December 2026. General bookings open in January 2027.
We need your help to make this year's Gathering the best yet! This page tells you about some of the ways you can be part of delivering the UK's biggest free voluntary sector event
Fun and interactive activities
We love to bring some fun to the Gathering for our delegates to enjoy. At previous Gatherings, we've welcomed all kinds of fun and interactive activities, including choir and dance performances, guided walks, craft stalls, a pop-up library, Taiko drumming, doggy bingo, and more!
We have now closed to proposals for fun and interactive activities at the Gathering 2027.
Volunteer
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
It's a real opportunity to gain some experience, make a contribution and take a look behind the scenes at what goes into delivering a huge event for thousands of people.
We have opportunities for:
If you'd like to volunteer at the Gathering, we'd love to hear from you. Please drop us an email.
Take part in our exhibition
Book an exhibition space
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 is fully booked, and the waiting list is also full.
Share your work with thousands of Gathering delegates. SCVO members receive a discount on exhibition prices.
Host an event
Event host applications closed on 2nd October. We'll be in touch soon about the outcome of your application.
If you're looking for event host information including pricing and practical considerations, head to our "Host an event" page.
Sign up for updates on the Gathering 2027. We'll email you as plans develop, the programme takes shape and bookings open.
