Introduction to the Voluntary Sector

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 fac...