608,000 paid workers in the charity sector 166,892 charities registered on the Charity Commission's register The voluntary sector contributed £20billion to the economy in 2020 (0.9% of total GDP) The voluntary sector's paid workforce has grown 20% since 2010 - the greatest growth experienced in any business sector in the UK Charity check Top 10 Charity sector roles 1. Advice and counselling 2. Business development and project management 3. Campaigning, lobbying and fundraising 4. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) 5. Research and policy 6. Retail 7. Social care 8. Support services 9. Teaching, education and training 10. Volunteer management and co-ordination The number of people working for charities with fewer than 25 employees has grown by 2% 400,000 people are employed by charities with fewer than 25 staff The number of people working for a charity with between 25 to 50 employees has increased by 5% The average salary of a charity worker is £27,500