From fantastic fundraising to supporting life-changing services, find out how volunteers like you have made time matter in 2015 – and are continuing to make a massive difference this year.

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We raised more than £200m through fundraising for the second year running.

More than £27m came flooding in as a result of the 25th anniversary of our flagship fundraising event, the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. That’s a whole lot of coffee and cake!

Our amazing volunteer groups and committees raised more than £8m yet again.

Our ever-inspiring volunteers have been helping us support our corporate partners' fundraising across the UK. In just one example, they raised more than £200,000 from collections at Argos and M&S stores.

Our volunteers helped the Macmillan Support Line respond to more than 144,000 calls from people affected by cancer.

More than 32,000 people affected by cancer received a Macmillan Grant. Also, grants advocate volunteers accessed grants from partner organisations for 169 people affected by cancer, totalling more than £85,000.

It’s estimated that Macmillan nurses provided essential support to more than 590,000 people. And our information centres – environments where our volunteers are very active – supported more than 285,000 people.

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All figures were draft and unaudited at time of publication. Our actual figures will be published in our Annual Report in July.

By getting involved in everything from lending an ear in our information centres to fundraising at our events, volunteers like you help us to support people when they need it most. 2015 was another fantastic year for Macmillan and your incredible efforts continue to be crucial. Together we can make sure no one has to face cancer alone.

Our volunteers are amazing. Whether you spare minutes or months, hours or days, the time you give by volunteering with Macmillan really does matter.

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New site. New opportunities.We've updated our volunteering web pages to make it even simpler for you to search and apply for volunteer opportunities. You can now create an account to apply for roles more easily, receive email alerts about new roles, and search by role type and location. You can even access everything on the go from your mobile or tablet.

485 volunteers received Macmillan Volunteer Awards in May 2016 – the most diverse group to date, coming from across the four nations.

We now have nine Regional Forums across the UK, which are channels for volunteers like you to be heard within Macmillan. Find out more from your Volunteer Manager.

Since we set up our regional practical and emotional support services in 2013, volunteers have supported nearly 3,000 people affected by cancer more than 16,000 times.

We want to do everything we can to support every incredible volunteer, so we’ve been busy updating lots of our volunteer resources. Order them now at be.macmillan.org.uk/volunteer

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Find out more about volunteering with Macmillan and exciting opportunities in your area at volunteering.macmillan.org.uk or call 0300 1000 200.

Sam, Volunteer of the Year 2016

After being diagnosed with cancer, Fiona was determined to give something back to Macmillan. Three years, more than £100,000 raised, and one Volunteer Award later, she is achieving her ambition in phenomenal style.

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Don’t forget that we’re here for you too. No one should face cancer alone. For support and information, call us free on 0808 808 00 00 (Monday to Friday, 9am–8pm) or visit macmillan.org.uk

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‘I was diagnosed with a brain tumour in October 2008. I thought my life was over but I had a team of Macmillan nurses who allayed my fears from the offset,’ she says. ‘I want to make sure that anyone else going through a cancer diagnosis receives the same treatment and support that I did, and that’s why I started fundraising for Macmillan.’

Fiona founded a local fundraising group called The Merry Macs of Lincoln in 2013. Under her inspirational leadership the group has hosted all kinds of events from supermarket collections and quiz nights to glitzy

balls. Fiona also took part in our campaign to encourage people to leave a gift in their will to Macmillan.

‘It was emotional and made me think about the legacy I wanted to leave. Winning a Macmillan Volunteer Award this year has been great in that sense – it’s something to show my son what I’ve achieved.’

We’re so grateful to all of our volunteers for their incredible ongoing efforts. With 2.5 million people now living with cancer, every minute that every volunteer gives really matters.

Aberdeen Move More Aberdeen, a free Macmillan physical activity service, is helping people affected by cancer to get active and feel good with walking groups, gardening sessions and more. Outcomes have included improved quality of life and greater long-term independence.

LondonEvery year, hundreds of volunteers help support over 1,000 of our runners at the London Marathon. This is just one example of the many times volunteers help support more than 40,000 of our challenge events participants each year.

WalesWe established an Election Task & Finish Group made up of people affected by cancer to help develop and refine the calls in our election manifesto for the Welsh Assembly Elections in May 2016.

Across Northern Ireland Volunteer oral history interviewers are giving people at the end of their lives the chance to record their memories onto an audio CD for family and friends. Each volunteer is trained and supported in their role’s practical, emotional and ethical complexities.

Nottingham The Boots Macmillan Direct Volunteering Service is improving the lives of people with cancer by helping with day-to-day tasks such as cleaning, ironing, gardening or dog walking. Volunteers also provide a listening ear and signpost people to other local services.

BristolThe National Garden Scheme Macmillan Wellbeing Centre aims to empower people affected by cancer to live well, and trained volunteers are at its heart. They provide complementary therapies, greet people, and provide information about diet, exercise and community support groups.

ManchesterAs well as offering practical support to people affected by cancer, Macmillan Solutions volunteers are signposting them towards other essential services. This is making it easier for people to help themselves and is also preventing low-level needs from escalating.

Ipswich The Woolverstone Macmillan Centre appeal is well underway, aiming to fund a new cancer treatment centre at Ipswich Hospital and transform cancer care for its patients. Volunteers have been busy holding quiz nights, auctions, coffee mornings and much more besides.

York Macmillan’s biggest single fundraising event, York Raceday, has raised an astounding £6.5 million to date. This is all thanks to the tireless dedication of an amazing team of volunteers, the generosity of our corporate partners and York Racecourse.