August 2025

A new report from Spirit of 2012, A Lasting Impact? Tracing the Volunteer Legacy of UK Events, written by DHA Communications, explores how UK sporting and cultural events—including London 2012—have shaped local and national volunteering infrastructure.

With detailed case studies and practical recommendations, the study compares models for sustaining volunteer engagement post-event, from city ambassador programmes to grassroots partnerships. For cities wondering how to translate fantastic event volunteering programmes into an ongoing legacy, this is essential reading! To read the report, click here!