1. Trade associations, such as Sanming Catering Association and Tourism Association, which are usually composed of practitioners or enterprises in related industries to promote the development and standardization of this industry.
2. Non-profit organizations: such as Sanming Volunteer Association, Charity Federation, etc. These organizations are committed to social welfare undertakings and provide help and support to the disadvantaged groups.
3. Academic research institutions: such as Sanming Academy of Social Sciences and College of Education, which are mainly engaged in academic research, knowledge dissemination and personnel training.
4. Folk cultural groups: such as Sanming Calligraphers' Association and Artists' Association, which are committed to inheriting and promoting local excellent traditional culture and promoting cultural exchange and development.