Third sector

refers to organisations are those that operate independently on a not-for-profitGlossary: refers to organisations or initiatives which invest their profits back into their charitable activities basis, usually defined as voluntary and community organisations, charities, social enterprisesGlossary: Social enterprises are profit-making businesses set up to tackle a social or environmental need, mutuals or co-operatives. They are distinct from both governmental organisations, such as the National Health Service and from privately run profit making businesses.