Visas: Charities
Commons · Question 1602 · Tabled 14 May 2026 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 21 May 2026
Question
Asked by Scott Arthur
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Temporary Work - Charity Worker visa route in supporting the UK’s voluntary sector.
Answer
Answered by Mike Tapp, 21 May 2026
The Government recognises that the Charity Worker route supports the UK’s voluntary sector by enabling individuals to come to the UK to do voluntary, unpaid work for up to a maximum of 12 months. The work must not be filling a permanent position, includin...