Voluntary sector workforce

At NCVO one of our key research areas is measuring the size and scope of the voluntary sector's paid workforce. The paid workforce of the voluntary sector has experienced significant growth over the last ten years. Such growth has fuelled interest in the sector’s role as an employer. During this time, NCVO has been researching and analysing the main traits of voluntary sector employment, exploring its size and characteristics, the nature of working conditions within the sector, and the levels of skills and training across the sector.

Since 2009, NCVO, in partnership with Skills – Third Sector and the Third Sector Research Centre (TSRC) have been undertaking a comprehensive programme of workforce research. Further information on our work can be found below.

Find out more about the voluntary sector workforce

• What the research tells us
• Practical support

Related themes

• Participation
• What is the voluntary sector

Find out more about Skills – Third Sector and the Third Sector Research Centre (TSRC).