This week is Volunteers’ Week, which runs across the UK from 1 to 7 June 2026, and it gives us a welcome chance to say something we can’t say often enough: thank you to our MRIKPA volunteers. The charity is run by volunteers, and everything we do for kidney patients across Greater Manchester rests on their time and their kindness.
When people picture a charity, they often think of the committee, and we are very proud of ours. But our MRIKPA volunteers reach beyond that small group.
Most of our volunteers are kidney patients, former patients, or the families who care for them. That is what makes the support feel different. It is not a service handed down from a distance, it is people helping others, who understand the kidney journey from their own experiences.
Our volunteers give their time quietly and ask for nothing in return, and the honest truth is that there would be no MRIKPA without them. To everyone who has helped this year, in ways big and small, thank you. You make a real difference to people who need it.
David Coyle, Vice-Chair of MRIKPA
If reading this has made you wonder whether you could help too, we would love to hear from you.
There is no minimum commitment and no special experience needed, just a willingness to be there for others. You can find out more on our volunteer page or by becoming a member, and you are always welcome to email us at volunteer@mrikpa.org.uk or call 07745 242 684.
To all our MRIKPA volunteers, this Volunteers’ Week and every week, thank you.
This article is provided for general information and awareness purposes only and was believed to be accurate at the time of publishing. It is not intended as medical advice. Please always consult your doctor or renal team for guidance on your individual circumstances. Images used are for illustration purposes only and may not be medically or editorially accurate. While we take every care, errors can occur. If you spot an inaccuracy, please let us know at support@mrikpa.org.uk.
