What are new in UK Charities and Non-Profits?

Tavistock charity driving appeal for new bus - Tavistock Times Gazette Added by Circle Acts Editorial Team on February 24, 2026 Southampton business raises more than £27,000 for cancer charity - Yahoo News UK Added by Circle Acts Editorial Team on February 24, 2026 ‘Largest philanthropy campaign by UK charity’ reaches £250m mark - Third Sector Added by Circle Acts Editorial Team on February 23, 2026 <a href='https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPZjJkT3lqMXgtYXRmaW1WOFJidWV4Yzg0OEJheXVZZW9Pc2lYSGI2Qkk3NWZsN1MtX3Y3QUlqRnJyajU5LUt1aU1rdmRzU20xMG1aZmlEQmxJNjJqLVZvYlJqbldBSHpJQWJUV0o1SGs2aU5kSUx5UnZvQXpuQ0w0Q2FLYmtqbktSdkt0YV85bjBuV3hkTlHSAZsBQVVfeXFMTXd0aTZPdjhzNWFoWV83S2RGcng5ZGo4U0h2M1hpQm41NkVXWk1NYl9hOUNIWGNaQldwSGRxZENwUU0zWFd3TGRhYUdybkMtaGV6T2R6TDZLaFc0cU5keG83Z04wNG9wLWt3WERKdWRVS1VWaGRaMFFVUjFhVVEtVU9JTExYZFpYcTdwWkt6d2R4bk1yTEZoVEdYb0E?oc=5'>Co-founder of HIV charity Terrence Higgins Trust dies - Metro.co.uk Added by Circle Acts Editorial Team on February 23, 2026 Persimmon Homes Donates £3,000 to Plymouth Hospitals Charity - Tavistock Times Gazette Added by Circle Acts Editorial Team on February 23, 2026 More news at Circle Acts High Impact Donation News

How many people work in the non-profit sector in New Zealand?

There are about 300,000 people working in the nonprofit sector in New Zealand in 2015. The number includes Full time, Part Time, and Volunteer data.

How many people work in the non-profit sector in Australia?

Not-for-profit organisations employed more than 1 million people in 2013-2014, representing 9.7% of the Australian workforce.

How many people work in the non-profit sector in the United Kingdom?

According to the UK Civil Society Almanac 2019 the voluntary sector contributed approximately £17.1billion to the UK economy in 2016/17 and employs roughly 870,000 paid workers. There are 168,000 charities in England and Wales but the majority of UK charities are based in England.

How many people work in the non-profit sector in the United States?

Research and government data shows that there are at least 15 millions people working in the charity and non profit sector in the United States.

How many people work in the non-profit sector in Canada?

Over 2 million Canadians are employed in the non-profit sector, including charities. That is almost 5% of the Canadian population. The same sector contributes over 8% to Canada’s GDP. Over 13 million people volunteer for non-profits and charities, this is a sector worth evaluating when you are looking for a meaningful career, especially if you are passionate about giving back in ways that are beyond a job.

How to evaluate a nonprofit job?

What are you passionate about? Can you make money from your passion? What is the market like? Are you qualified for a position that you are passionate about? The organization, read the reviews. Consider multiple sources for the information. Reach out to a few ex-employees that might be in your network. There are lots of sources for information, do your homework. You will spend 25% of your time each week in the office, better make sure it’s a fit. Job title, position and salary. These are all personal choices based on your career path. Remember you need to be in control of your career. Make a plan, adjust it when necessary and stick to it. It won’t all come together at once but it will slowly unfold as you make strategic choices for your career path. Opportunities are really important. What is your potential for growth, is it clearly articulated during the interview process? Can you see yourself in this role for a few years, will you continue to learn and grow while you work?