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Introducing the voluntary sector
Introducing the voluntary sector

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Gatekeepers

Control access to people, information or organisations.


Governance

In terms of organisations, this refers to all aspects of controlling, managing and leading organisations. It can also be applied to the national level and includes government and other institutions and authorities that run the country.


Grant

A type of subsidy given to a voluntary organisation by funders such as government, other voluntary organisations or private sector organisations. Organisations usually apply for grants through an application process and it is usually for specified activities.


Gross Value Added (GVA)

A measure of economic output for individual parts of a national economy.