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In 2007/08, 73% of adults in England volunteered (formally or informally) at least once in the last 12 months, 48% volunteered at least once a month.
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In 2007/08, 27% of adults in England formally volunteered at least once a month, and 43% formally volunteered at least once in the last 12 months.
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In 2007/08, 35% of people in England informally volunteered at least once a month, and 64% informally volunteered at least once in the last 12 months.
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In 2007/08, 41% of people in England from groups at risk of social exclusion volunteered (formally and informally) at least once a month.
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In 2007/08, 24% of 16-24 year olds in England formally volunteered at least once a month.
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Whilst there has been variation within these figures over time, current levels of regular formal and informal volunteering in England in 2007/08 are in line with those from 2001.