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

Rob Parkinson, chief executive of the Family Holiday Charity, said that the government, industry and voluntary sector needed to "work together to identify and implement an enduring solution" for families.

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026

The hubs, which are tricky to set up and so are unlikely to be able to be scaled up drastically, unite the voluntary sector and the NHS.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2025

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

From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2025

The Home Office said it was particularly seeking views from those responsible for smaller premises, especially those in the community and voluntary sector.

From BBC ● Feb. 5, 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

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