workforce is perhaps one of the most striking characteristics for those with misconceptions about the sector. So what has stayed the same? There are characteristics of the sector's workforce though which, throughout the substantial changes that have been taking place within the voluntary sector over the last ten years, have not altered. In particular, whilst the overall numbers of men and women employed in the sector have both seen a yearly increase over the last decade, the relative proportion of each in the sector has remained relatively static with women continuing to make up the majority of the workforce (68%). Similarly, whilst the number of people working part-time in the voluntary sector has increased by 87,000 over the last ten years, the proportion of the sector's workforce who are employed part-time has only increased by 1%. We will continue to explore the characteristics of the sector's workforce in the future and will let you know the changes as they develop. For the latest information on the main traits of voluntary sector employment, including its size and characteristics, the nature of working conditions within the sector, and the levels of skills and training across the sector please download the Workforce Almanac.