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Acknowledgements

While this text is a single authored monograph, largely based upon an updated version of my own PhD study which I submitted in 2016, there must be clear recognition that few academic texts are produced in isolation, and this book is no different. First and foremost, my thanks must go to all the practitioners, professionals, teachers and volunteers who shared their views and experiences, without which this book would not exist.

I am fortunate to work within a small team of inspirational colleagues in the Centre for Philanthropy at the University of Kent. Beth Breeze and Lesley Alborough have been constant sources of encouragement, reflection and motivation in writing this book.

I further am indebted to my wonderful supervisors, Jeremy Kendall, Kate Bradley and Derek Kirton who carefully guided me through the original study and encouraged me to continue that research and write this book. This book also represents my research journey following the completion of my PhD and draws upon further projects, such as the role of voluntary action in education (Chapter 4), which I have been proud to complete with Eddy Hogg.

This book would also not have come into fruition without many long debates with my colleague, Maria Lehane, who actively advised and supported me on structure, narrative and positioning this debate within policy rhetoric. Without her input, especially within the formative ideas of this book, I doubt it would have been written.

Finally, my love and thanks go to my husband, Tom, in recognition of his never-ending love and support, and our two wonderful sons, Iden and Quinlan. They keep me grounded in a challenging world, and for that I am deeply grateful!