There doesn't seem to be any understanding of charities in the present government. Up until 2012 there was the public sector (government), the private sector (businesses) and the charity or voluntary sector.
The charity sector is funded by the public sector. When the government discovered its deficit, it looked around to cut costs. It looks like it has cut out the voluntary sector. Presumably the idea was to replace it with volunteers. If you want to promote the 'Big Society' you first have to talk to your volunteers because they need to be treated with respect and kindness.