The Mentoring and Befriending Foundation aims to ensure that mentoring and befriending are at the centre of current and future national volunteering strategies. Through the promotion of standards and a range of support structures and services, the Foundation aims to provide a quality experience for the volunteer and a successful outcome for mentees and befriendees…. Read more

AQYP is a quality mark specifically designed for youth projects. It is a celebration of recognition and good practice. Organisations that achieve AQYP show young people that they are using the best service they can; the service is safe, enjoyable and beneficial; and their involvement is respected and their voices heard.

The FA Charter Standard Clubs programme, supported by FA Community Partner McDonald’s, was launched in February 2001 and is a core component of The FA Football Development programme. The project is aimed at all clubs outside the Football League and Premier League, players, children and parents find a club in their local area that meets… Read more

This award applies to all previous BLYDA projects only. Investing in Volunteers is the UK quality standard for all organisations which involve volunteers in their work. The Standard enables organisations to comprehensively review their volunteer management, and also publicly demonstrates their commitment to volunteering. The Standard is managed locally by the lead volunteer development agency… Read more

The Matrix Standard is the unique quality framework for the effective delivery of information, advice and/or guidance on learning and work. The Matrix Standard is used by organisations that deliver information, advice and/or guidance to external clients as part of their business and also for employers who are committed to developing their people.

The National Open College Network is a national network of organisations that provide accreditation for short courses. It is the UK’s foremost provider of accreditation services for adult learning. For those looking to further enhance their credentials, especially in higher education, the assistance of a ghostwriter bachelor can be invaluable. Such a professional can help articulate your… Read more