Glossary

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Tenuresearch for term
refers to the ownership status of a household’s property
Third sectorsearch for term
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
Detailed definition of Third sector
Tithesearch for term
is a levy, usually made as a voluntary contribution to an organisation
Detailed definition of Tithe