At Time to Help UK, we are dedicated to creating real change by working together and making small, meaningful actions count.

As a registered charity, we organise volunteer trips to countries such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Indonesia, the Philippines, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and Chad, enabling individuals to contribute to vital projects in local communities.

From building schools and water wells to distributing hygiene products and supporting orphans, our programmes aim to address critical needs while encouraging cultural exchange and mutual understanding across borders.

What makes our trips ethical?

We believe in working alongside local communities, not overstepping them. No matter the destination, we partner with long-established, trusted organisations on the ground – often led by individuals from these communities or who have lived among them for decades.

These local partners deeply understand the needs of their communities and guide every step of our projects.

We also hire local labourers for all skilled and manual work, ensuring we never take away jobs or undervalue existing expertise.

We work collaboratively with our partners, ensuring we provide exactly what the recipients want rather than imposing what we think is best.

Volunteers will never be involved in tasks like building water wells or major construction, as we believe in empowering local professionals to carry out these projects sustainably and to the highest standards.

Instead, our volunteers focus on lighter tasks, such as painting, distributing toys, gifts, and food, and – most importantly – fundraising. These funds are the driving force behind our work, making it possible to deliver long-term, eco-friendly impacts.

Our volunteers come from all over the world to take part and they gain invaluable skills and experiences along the way! These trips aren’t about changing someone’s life overnight. They’re about gaining a deeper understanding of how others live, developing empathy, and shifting your own approach to life towards greater selflessness.

While these trips have added bonuses – like experiencing local culture, food, and iconic landmarks- the heart of the experience lies in the connections you make with the communities you meet. It’s a mutual exchange: your efforts will leave a positive mark, and their resilience and stories will leave an even greater one on you.

Join us in creating a brighter future. Together, we can turn compassion into action.