HM Courts & Tribunals Service

08/06/2026

This Carers Week, we want to say thank you to all our carers across HMCTS 🤝

Whether you're caring for a parent, a partner, a child, or a friend, balancing that responsibility alongside your work is no small thing. The commitment you show both at work and at home deserves to be recognised.

As part of the Ministry of Justice, we're proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident Ambassador Employer, the highest level of recognition for organisations that genuinely support carers at work.

One of the ways we support our carers is through the carers passport, this is a document that records the flexible working arrangements and support agreed between you and your line manager. If your circumstances change, or you move to a new team or role, your passport moves with you. It's designed to make things a little easier, so you can focus on what matters most .

On Friday, we’ll share a colleague’s personal caring story, focusing on how they managed work alongside caring responsibilities using the passport.

05/06/2026

As National Volunteers’ Week comes to a close, we want to say thank you to everyone who volunteers their time to support their communities.

This week, we’ve been proud to share our colleagues stories and their experiences.

From supporting local causes and grassroots sport to serving the public and giving back to their communities, their passion and dedication have been truly inspiring.

👏 To all volunteers, thank you for the time, skills, care and commitment you give.

05/06/2026

Being part of the Civil Service can offer so much more than just your day job.

Alongside his career, Will has served as an Army Reservist, volunteered as a magistrate, and continues to take on new volunteering and fundraising challenges outside of work.

🗣️ “Volunteering adds something to what you do. You don’t lose anything, only gain experience, a sense of reward and new perspectives,” says Will.

From supporting the justice system as a magistrate, Will has seen first-hand the importance of this work. From rehabilitation opportunities for minor offences through to difficult decisions in more serious cases. Will’s experiences highlight the positive impact colleagues can make beyond their day-to-day roles.

🗣️ “There are certainly opportunities to make a real difference, I would recommend it to anyone who thinks it might be for them.”

His story is a reminder of the opportunities volunteering can provide personally, professionally and through giving back to others.

Thank you 👏

04/06/2026

🎧 This National Volunteers’ Week, hear from Carol in our latest Inside HMCTS podcast as she shares how losing most of her sight in 2012 has shaped her 22 years of service as a magistrate.

Listen here and head to our YouTube channel to watch the full conversation with Carol ⬇️

04/06/2026

📢 For 25 years, Jackie has dedicated her time to helping young people build confidence, resilience and skills for life through The Scouts .

Alongside her role at HMCTS, Jackie volunteers every week supporting young people through activities ranging from survival camps and first aid challenges to community projects and fundraising events.

Her volunteering has also strengthened skills she uses every day at work. From planning and organisation to coaching, communication and leadership.

Over the years, Jackie has helped create an inclusive environment where every young person feels supported and able to thrive.

🗣️ “Even when you’re tired after work, you come out smiling because you know you’ve helped nurture someone.”

👏 Thank you Jackie for your incredible dedication, commitment and impact on both your community and colleagues.

03/06/2026

📢 This National Volunteers' Week, we're celebrating volunteers who make a difference in their communities every day.

Carol has served as a magistrate for more than 20 years. In this video, she shares how she continued in the role after losing much of her sight, supported by her guide dog, family and colleagues.

Her story is a powerful reminder that people from all backgrounds can make a valuable contribution to justice.

📹 Watch Carol's story below. 👇

02/06/2026

🗣️ “It’s really nice to be involved in delivering opportunities that I got to benefit from myself when I was younger.”

Alongside his role at HMCTS, Ed dedicates his free time to supporting Millwall Football Club and the local community, continuing a family tradition of volunteering.

What started as being a ball boy as a child has grown into 17 years of giving back. Inspired by his sister, Ed now helps create memorable experiences for local children through matchday mascot programmes, community fun days and Christmas events.

🗣️ “It was more to kind of give back and give other kids that opportunity that I had.”

Volunteering has also helped Ed develop skills he uses throughout his career, from leadership and communication to building relationships and managing challenging situations.

⚽ The impact of volunteers like Ed goes far beyond football. By creating opportunities for local children and families, he shows thats football clubs are shaped not just by what happens on the pitch, but by the people and communities behind them.

02/06/2026

01/06/2026

📹 Our May highlights.

Featuring...

💻 new grant competition to support digital access to courts
🎙️ our podcast on Carol's journey to the magistracy
⚖️ blogs reflecting on our criminal, civil and family courts
📊 record 110,647 Crown Court sitting days last financial year

01/06/2026

📢 This National Volunteers’ Week, we're proud to celebrate our staff who volunteer. Meet Margaret, a dedicated colleague and magistrate supporting justice and her community.

Margaret’s journey into volunteering began with a simple but powerful desire to “put something back into the community I live in.” What started as wanting to help improve the environment around her and support young people has become more than two decades of service, commitment and impact.

🗣️ Reflecting on why she became a magistrate, Margaret shared:

“One big thing that belongs to me is my time and my experience and my efforts to do things. I thought it’s my way of putting something back into the community I live in, to help myself and to help those around me to make it a better place.”

Over the years, Margaret has supported countless people through the justice system alongside her role as a magistrate, she has also built a successful career within HMCTS, where she says the two roles complement each other perfectly.

“Being a magistrate sharpens your listening skills. It improves your observational skills and helps you make decisions based on the information you have. These are transferable skills whether you are in work, at home or in the community.”

She describes the skills and confidence gained through volunteering as priceless within her HMCTS role, helping her to think differently, communicate more effectively and support others with empathy and fairness.

Margaret is also passionate about encouraging others to volunteer and believes the role is open to anyone willing to give their time and experience:

“Volunteering gives you the opportunity to improve the quality of life for yourself and for those around you.”

👏 Thank you, Margaret, for your dedication, your service to justice and your continued commitment to supporting communities both inside and outside of work.