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Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2025. It was answered by Anna Turley (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 November 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Cabinet Office: Voluntary Work

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, further to the Cabinet Office Annual report and accounts 2024-2025, HC1372, 23 October 2025, page 110, (a) how many total staff days were taken as paid special leave for volunteering in 2024–25 under the Cabinet Office volunteering policy, (b) what the estimated cost was to the Department and (c) how many officials participated.

Answer

Volunteering is a way in which the Cabinet Office supports and encourages its staff to develop both professionally and personally, by enabling them time to engage in activities and practical challenges which endeavor to have a positive impact in their local community.

From 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025, there were collectively 191 reported days of volunteering leave taken by 105 individuals. The approximate salary cost of the days recorded for these individuals is £26,000 across the Cabinet Office.

Cabinet Office staff are entitled to take up to five days of special paid leave per performance year (01 April - 31 March) for volunteering activity as part of their Personal Development Plan.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
92007
Session
2024-26
Related items
Report and Accounts of the Cabinet Office
Thursday, 23 October 2025
House of Commons papers
House of Commons
Subjects
Cabinet Office Leave Voluntary work
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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