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voluntary sector

British

noun

the part of the economy that consists of non-profit-making organizations, as opposed to the public and private sectors

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In a joint statement, the director of Naccom and the chief executive of the charity Homeless Link, said the reduced time "will put even more pressure on overstretched local authorities and voluntary sector services".

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

"I know that a lot of charities and the community and voluntary sector in the city are struggling just to do what they are doing right now," she said.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2024

The work involved the wider NHS, local authorities, housing providers and the voluntary sector, she added.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2024

The Health Foundation's report this week said it would require a cross-government approach to address the underlying causes of ill-health, as well as extra investment in the NHS, councils and voluntary sector.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2024

That stood at 74% in the voluntary sector and 66% in the private sector.

From Reuters • Nov. 14, 2022

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