State and civil society have had a complicated and inter-twined relationship for many years
and this has arguably never been more evident than during the COVID 19 pandemic. This …

We praise those people who do things for others. But the symbolic power of giving means
individuals can take advantage of the glow of'goodness' that charity provides. This book …

In August 2018, the UK government published its Civil society strategy for England, aiming
to establish a policy agenda for creating social value. This paper reviews the strategy …

This article presents empirical findings about the distinctiveness of smaller voluntary sector
organisations (VSOs) involved in welfare service provision, based on in-depth, qualitative …

Responding directly to the themes of the Special Issue, this paper addresses a surprising
absence to date of the voluntary sector's important role in the constitution of place …

Through four qualitative case studies, we explore how smaller nonprofit human service
organizations (SNHSOs) in England and Wales responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and …

This research note focuses on one type of third sector organisation–community-based
organisations (CBOs)–and notes how such organisations often struggle with implementing …

Small and medium-sized charities (SMCs) in the UK are recognised for their distinct
approach to community work which values relationships, provides more personalised care …

Critics of modern charitable giving allege that much of this activity fails to produce any
positive impact for the beneficiaries of this aid or in making progress towards enacting …

Organisations that specialise in supporting women and girls are a vital part of the Voluntary,
Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in the UK. They often operate in a …