You'll discover everything you need to know about being a great citizen and contributing positively to your community through our comprehensive guides, expert advice, and real case studies. Our friendly resources help you understand your rights and responsibilities while building stronger, more inclusive neighbourhoods across the UK. Responsible Citizen is here to help.
Being a Responsible Citizen
What it really means to be a responsible citizen goes beyond following laws, it includes helping your community and doing what's right for others.
Should Volunteering Be Compulsory for Adolescents?
Weighing the arguments for and against making volunteer work mandatory for teenagers in school.
A Day in the Life of a PCSO
See what a typical day looks like for a UK police community support officer handling anti-social behaviour and community patrols.
The Value of Volunteering to the UK Economy
Volunteering saves the UK economy millions by providing unpaid labour that would otherwise cost organisations money or simply not get done.
How Employers View Volunteering
Volunteering and work experience can boost your job prospects if employers see real skills and commitment behind them.
Public Sector Work vs Charity Work: Who Funds It?
Public sector organisations get all their funding from taxes, while charities rely on grants, donations and service contracts to survive.
The Volunteering Awards
The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service recognises UK volunteer groups that have done unpaid work benefiting their communities for at least three years.
Children as Volunteers: What Can They Do?
Children under 14 can't do formal volunteering, but scouts, guides and sponsored events offer safe ways for kids to help their communities.
Red Tape for Volunteers
Bureaucratic hurdles keep well-meaning volunteers out of charity work, from repeated background checks to strict hour restrictions.
Should Volunteering Be Compulsory for Adolescents?
Weighing the arguments for and against making volunteer work mandatory for teenagers in school.
What Is the Third Sector?
The third sector covers charities, nonprofits and community groups that work for public benefit outside of government.
Why Being Fairtrade Makes You a Responsible Citizen
Buying Fairtrade products improves workers' lives in developing countries and doesn't hurt local British businesses.
Protecting Famous Sites as a Responsible Tourist
How to visit famous landmarks and historic sites without damaging them for future generations.