Impact measures for 2019 are included as a more representative year for TCV. At multiple points throughout 2020 and 2021, we suspended or limited our volunteering in line with government restrictions to reduce the spread of COVID-19. We are extremely proud of the flexibility and commitment shown by our team and volunteers to ensure we continued to support green spaces, volunteers and local communities.
TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Our impact
How we make a difference with your support
In 2021
TCV worked with
67,305
people
TCV delivered
41,265
workdays
TCV transformed
1,051
green spaces
In 2019
TCV worked with
83,014
people
TCV delivered
65,208
workdays
TCV transformed
1,433
green spaces
I take three buses to be able to join the group I love it so much. The community spirit, the ability to get together with friends and be in nature makes it more than worth the trip.
Having a brain tumour has left me very isolated, so joining TCV has greatly helped my mental health as I’ve made new friends. Getting outdoors has made me appreciate the wonder of nature and I feel very comfortable and happy when I’m there.
Camden Green Gym (accessible) Gartvnavel Hospital Caroline's story
Thanks to the team of excellent TCV Project Officers, I’ve also learnt so much more about the local urban environment, and the need to enhance the diversity in the green spaces around the London Borough of Camden both in public and community places.
Hull Park Road (accessible) Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park Carol's story
I’ve been with TCV for over 2 years and in that time, I have been given the opportunity to learn skills, I have been given the opportunity to teach others the skills that I now have, and the confidence to know that I am somebody.
“You transform not only city environments, not only country environments, but you also transform people – the people who do it, and the people who benefit from it.”
Sir David Attenborough, TCV Vice President talking about TCV
Green Gym evaluation
BBC’s Trust Me I’m A Doctor shows how Green Gyms reduce stress
Lockdown and our volunteers
Our volunteers told us their thoughts on the effects of lockdown and volunteering restrictions
Our commitment to understanding impact
How we increased our impact knowledge to improve what we do and communicate the great work of our volunteers
More about the way we work
What are our goals and how do we deliver our outcomes? Find out here