Introduction to the Voluntary Sector

by Rodney Hedley (Editor), Colin Rochester (Editor), Justin Davis Smith (Editor)

Overview

In the 1990s the voluntary and charity sector is being forced to become an increasingly important provider of health and social welfare in Britain. How can it respond to this pressure, who is running it and how should it be managed? As well as offering a full overview of the voluntary sector the editors and contributors:

examine its history and importance within welfare provision
explore its current position and responsibilities
offer practical guidance for and analysis of the issues facing the voluntary sector today including its legal framework in the UK and EU, fundraising management and accountability.
An Introduction to the Voluntary Sector will be invaluable reading to all students and lecturers of social policy and organisational studies as well as to professional policy-makers and voluntary sector personnel.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415099219
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/08/1994
Pages:	270
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Rodney Hedley, Colin Rochester, Justin Davis Smith

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. The voluntary tradition: Philanthropy and self-help in Britain 1500-1945 2. The perils of partnership: The voluntary sector and the state 1945-92 3. A loose and baggy monster: Boundaries, definitions and typologies 4. Inside the voluntary sector 5. Volunteers 6. The voluntary and non-profit sector in continental Europe 7. Resources and funding 8. Voluntary agencies and accountability 9. Trustees, committees and boards 10. Management and organisation Select bibliography Index