The role of the voluntary sector in public service delivery
There are over half a million voluntary and community groups in the UK, ranging from small community groups to large national or international organisations. An increasing number of public services are delivered by voluntary and community organisations on behalf of the Government. In 2001, income from government was £3.5bn – almost one-third of the sector’s total income.
The Government is committed to delivering world-class public services in partnership with the voluntary and community sector. It recognises the need to create a framework in which the voluntary and community sector can flourish, and be strong and independent.
John Healey, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, has responsibility
for voluntary and community sector issues within the Treasury.
Publications and speeches
- Extracts from the Chancellor´s 2002 Spending Review Speech
- Chancellor´s 2004 Spending Review statement
- Guidance to Funders
- 2002 Spending Review, Chapter 30: The Role of the Voluntary Sector in Public Service
- 2004 Spending Review, Chapter 5: A Fairer Society, with Stronger Communities (pdf file)
- 2004 Spending Review, Chapter 12: The Home Office, Constitutional Affairs and Law Officers' Depertments (pdf file)
- A guide to tax incentives for corporate giving