We’re delighted to share that Horton Housing has once again been awarded the Investing in Volunteers accreditation-a nationally recognised quality standard that celebrates excellence in volunteer management and support.
This accreditation is valid for the next three years and marks our second successful application, reflecting our ongoing commitment to creating meaningful, well-supported volunteering experiences.
This achievement demonstrates the dedication of our staff and volunteers, who generously contributed their time, energy, and insights throughout the assessment process. Thank you to everyone involved — your hard work made this possible.
Volunteers are at the heart of Horton Housing. Their contributions enrich our services and strengthen our communities. Receiving this recognition reaffirms the value of their role and our commitment to nurturing a positive and inclusive volunteering culture.
Looking ahead, promoting volunteering remains a key priority for 2025. We’re excited to build on this momentum by expanding opportunities, celebrating volunteer stories, and continuing to improve how we support those who give their time to make a difference.
Quotes from volunteers in the assessor’s report:
“What I want is experience, this is a new sector for me and it’s like a new beginning, volunteering has helped me massively. It gives me structure and I’m looking for employment with Horton, it’s very encouraging.”
“Volunteering has really helped with my mental health, Horton really look after you.”
“Volunteering has helped with my life experience, I meet all different kinds of people, it’s changed me a lot, for the better.”
“My manager is very, very intelligent, with volunteering I don’t feel like a volunteer, I have learnt so much, the support from all colleagues has been perfect. They keep pushing me to learn more, I like to support people, and I like to impact people’s lives. This is what I’m doing through volunteering.”