He referred to published research by Pro Bono Economics, which shows across the UK in 2019, the voluntary sector workforce was paid 7 per cent less than the workforce in other fields. More recent Bank of England data shows that gap has increased by a couple of per cent.iSocial Justice and Social Security Committee, Official Report 22 September 2022, Col 22 In addition, Paul Bradley advised, “it is estimated that around 12.5 per cent of roles in the voluntary sector are paid below the real living wage.”iSocial Justice and Social Security Committee, Official Report 22 September 2022, Col 22
Scottish Women's Aid highlighted the drain of employees to the public sector.