voluntary sector

noun

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

Example Sentences

These are funded largely by the voluntary sector with a small amount of state funding.

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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".

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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.

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

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

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