the third sector
noun /ðə ˌθɜːd ˈsektə(r)/
/ðə ˌθɜːrd ˈsektər/
[singular] (economics)- the part of an economy or a society that includes organizations that do not belong to the government and do not make a profit
- The forum was aimed at key business leaders from across the private, public and third sectors in the region.