Corporate volunteering at 1st Formations

1st Formations puts corporate social responsibility into action through hands-on volunteering, not just donations. We work with charities including WONDER Foundation, The Childhood Trust, and Young Camden Foundation to create meaningful, in-person opportunities that make a genuine difference. Led by our Social Impact Manager, Adam Bragan, our volunteering programme is built around lasting relationships and practical support.

Our impact in 2026

400+

Volunteer Hours

56+

Volunteering Days

10+

Causes Supported

Giving back to the community: Our approach

We don't treat volunteering as a box-ticking exercise or a once-a-year away day. It's woven into how our teams work throughout the year, with every employee entitled to two paid volunteering days per year. It's led from the top down and the bottom up in equal measure.

We build long-term relationships, not one-off donations

Wherever possible, we return to the same charities year after year, so our support grows alongside the causes we care about.

We give our time and our skills

Whether that's a team of decorators with paintbrushes or helping a charity's own team with research and strategy, we look for ways we can add real value.

It's employee-led

Ideas for partnerships and projects often come directly from our team members, and we actively support colleagues who want to champion a cause close to their heart.

We measure what matters

From hours volunteered to causes supported, we track our impact so we can keep improving and stay accountable to the charities we work with.

Charities we've supported

WONDER Foundation

Official charity partner since 2022

WONDER Foundation is a global charity, working to provide underprivileged women and girls with quality education and training across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa.

1st Formations believes in empowering gender equality and employment, and our charity partnership with the WONDER Foundation enables us to spread our impact globally.

Through financial contributions, fundraising, and volunteering days, we hope to make a difference.

By supporting WONDER, 1st Formations is investing in long-term change: education that transforms lives, families, and entire communities.
WONDER Foundation

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Race Against Dementia

Race Against Dementia is on a mission to find a cure for dementia, a neurodegenerative condition affecting 1 in 3 people. The charity applies the principles of Formula 1 to dementia research – precision, pace, and continuous improvement.

1st Formations provides support to Race Against Dementia by providing rent-free office space to the London team, getting involved in volunteering days, and taking part in ongoing fundraising events.

The Childhood Trust

The Childhood Trust is tackling child poverty in London and has raised more than £50 million through its matched fundraising programmes.

We're proud to be a part of the charity's community outreach programme 'Transforming Spaces'. Only 2% of social housing is furnished, leaving many children without beds and other basic furniture. Our teams volunteer their time and refurbish children's bedrooms, painting walls and installing furniture to give them a safe and inspiring space to sleep, learn, play, and grow.

More causes we've supported

Our recent volunteering days

Our team has partnered with a range of causes, offering everything from practical skills to a few hours of hard graft.

The Childhood Trust

We attended a property in London and renovated a young girl's bedroom just weeks before her second birthday. After a day of sanding, filling, building furniture, laying rugs, and putting up curtains, the previously empty and uninspiring room was transformed into a cosy and colourful space.

WONDER Foundation

Our team volunteered at WONDER Foundation's Summer Employability Bootcamp at The Baytree Centre in Brixton. We spent the day sharing our career journeys and providing employability support through one-to-one CV reviews and mock interviews.

Race Against Dementia

Two members of our team braved the bustling London Bridge station to do a bucket collection for Race Against Dementia and raise funds for life-changing research.

Basch Helps CIC

We went on a shopping trip for Basch Helps CIC to buy essential supplies for single parents and families facing financial hardship, particularly during pregnancy and early parenthood, in the London area.

Streets of Growth

We did Santa's work with Streets of Growth, buying and wrapping air fryers, kettles, and toastie makers, ready for raffle. This was to raise funding for young people who face harm in and outside of home, including violence, crime, and exploitation.

WONDER Foundation

Members of our team joined our charity partner, WONDER Foundation, for a hands-on Volunteering Day at The Baytree Centre in Brixton. The day was all about redecorating and refreshing the centre to make it an even more welcoming space for the women and girls it supports.

Young Camden Foundation & Dogs on the Street

Our team purchased gifts for children aged 5 to 16 for the Young Camden Foundation and filled stockings with essentials and treats for Dogs on the Street.

Taking part in volunteering days has been really rewarding. I value that volunteering and giving back are genuinely embedded in our culture. I've also had the opportunity to attend charity events, most recently Young Camden Foundation's annual summer party, which was a meaningful way to get involved and meet the people behind the causes we support. It's inspiring to work somewhere that makes it easy to give back and encourages us to give our time to causes that matter.

Diogo Mendes Customer Retention Executive at 1st Formations

Meet the person leading social impact at 1st Formations

Adam Bragan, Social Impact Manager

Adam works with charities to create meaningful opportunities for colleagues to give back and bring about positive social change. With a strong personal commitment to grassroots action, Adam is passionate about connecting people with causes that make a real difference in their communities.

Adam studied a BA (Hons) in Politics and Philosophy at Lancaster University, followed by a Master's in Politics at the University of Manchester. Studying everything from the climate crisis and global capitalism to human rights, Adam has always been keen on doing good, whether this is local, national, or international initiatives.

In the current state of the world, meaningful engagement with charitable work is more important than ever. It's not just about helping, it's about understanding why these charities exist, and why people need them. This initiative gives us a great opportunity to proactively make a real difference.

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Skills our team can offer

Everything from practical, hands-on help to professional skills support. Here are some examples of skills we can offer from our team:

Web design
Videography
Marketing
Content production
Management advice
Business setup
Sales
Data
Web development
Search engine optimisation
Photography
Event support

Is there a minimum commitment?

No. We're happy to discuss one-off charity projects, but longer-term partnerships are preferred.

Which causes do you support?

We support a range of charities and not-for-profits, with a focus on education, child poverty, health research, and local community causes.

How do I put my charity forward?

Get in touch with our Social Impact Manager, Adam Bragan, at adam.bragan@1stformations.co.uk, and tell us about your work and what kind of support would help most. There's a real person behind the emails, so please be patient, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Work with us

We're always looking for new causes to support and new ways to get involved. If you represent a charity or not-for-profit and think we could help, we'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch

Corporate volunteering at 1st Formations

Our impact in 2026

Giving back to the community: Our approach