Voluntary organisations have access to expertise, trained staff and dedicated volunteers. They are a breeding ground for innovation. They can reach grassroots communities and special groups in ways that mainstream statutory services have trouble doing. Historically, services developed in the voluntary sector have made their way into the mainstream. This is the case with many things now taken for granted as part of the NHS.
The Government wants the voluntary sector to play a bigger role, especially in its current project to reform public services. It has made 125m available to help the sector "build capacity" in order for it to play the kind of role the Government would like to see it playing in the strengthening of civil society. It has also initiated reforms of charity law and regulation.
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