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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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voluntary sector

Hanan went on to work in the voluntary sector, expecting a life-long career in social services.

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2025

"This is why the voluntary sector is so important and incredibly helpful."

From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2025

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

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2024

She argues people that sleep in tents think they have no other option "because public services or the voluntary sector have failed them".

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2023

It provides funding of between £5,000 and £200,000 to 62 organisations in the community and voluntary sector which deliver frontline services in health.

From BBC ● May 24, 2023

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