I AM writing to thank all the organisations in your local area that participated and contributed enormously to the huge success of Volunteers Week, June 1-7. It was the biggest ever Volunteers Week. 23,000 organisations took part, more than double the number in 1998, awarding certificates to over 100,000 volunteers. It was a vote of thanks to all volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to helping others.

Ruth Johnson, head of communications, The National Centre for Volunteering.

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