4 years ago

onHand Raises £1 Million to Make Volunteering as Easy as Getting an Uber

  • onHand, a London-based startup, has raised £1 million in a funding round led by Northstar Ventures

  • The company, dubbed as 'Uber for Volunteering', offers a platform that connects employees with volunteering opportunities

  • The funding will be used to further develop the platform, expand its reach across the UK, and introduce new volunteering opportunities

  • onHand has also partnered with Trainline, a leading rail and coach travel platform, to promote volunteering among its employees.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "making volunteering as easy as ordering a takeaway for employees"

      Solution

      "onHand is a mobile app that connects employees with volunteering opportunities in their local area. The app uses geolocation, security checks, and machine learning to match volunteers with the right opportunities. It also provides employers with tools to track employee volunteering and measure its impact."

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