The new version of the Code of Practice for Funding the Third Sector is a set of principles to ensure good practice when funding voluntary organisations.
Last week, Welsh Government published an updated Code of Practice for Funding the Third Sector. The Code is a set of principles that, when applied well, ensure good practice in funding voluntary organisations.
The document is for use by Welsh Government grant managers in support of the development and delivery of voluntary sector funding, and for the voluntary sector to understand how they can expect to be funded.
The Code applies to Welsh Government funding, and Welsh Government funding delivered by other public sector organisations, such as local authorities and health boards.
WHAT’S NEW?
The refreshed Code has been simplified down to five principles, which when applied together encourage quality grant making:
- Early and continuous dialogue
- Valuing and outcomes
- Appropriate funding mechanism
- Equity, and
- Flexibility
MAKING THE CODE ACCESSIBLE
As part of the refresh, the Code has been made more accessible, both in terms of language within the document and how the document (and some of the information it provides) can be accessed. The new Code is a document in its own right and can be found on the Welsh Government’s website. There are now also live links to enable easier navigation to supporting documents and contact details.
RAISING ISSUES
If you believe the Code is not being applied you can raise issues with Welsh Government funding schemes to the Funding and Compliance Sub-committee via:-
thirdsectorenquiries@gov.wales or funding@wcva.cymru
