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

Campbell felt she was left with no choice but to give up her job and she moved to her father's home island of Lewis where she worked in the voluntary sector.

From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026

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

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

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