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SUPPORT SCHEME PRAISED AS "GROUNDBREAKING" IN REVIEW |
14/04/04 |
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leading representative group of the Welsh voluntary sector has welcomed
an Independent Commission’s review of how it is supported by the National
Assembly.
Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA), the umbrella organisation for
the country’s 30,000 voluntary groups, says it is pleased that the Commission
set up to review the country's Voluntary Sector Scheme has backed the idea.
The Voluntary Sector Scheme was launched three years ago and the Commission
examined whether it was having a beneficial impact on voluntary organisations
and been successful in helping groups to access funds.
It sets out how the Assembly provides assistance to charities (whether by
grants, loans, guarantees or by other means), how the Assembly will monitor
the use made of any assistance provided, and how the Assembly consults relevant
groups about its plans for the charity sector.
WCVA chief executive Graham Benfield commended the Commission on the speed
and thoroughness of its work, saying: "I particularly welcome its overall
findings that the scheme is a groundbreaking innovation which remains highly
valued by the voluntary sector and the Assembly Government.
"This reflects the views that we hear from voluntary groups across
Wales. WCVA also welcomes its conclusion that the Scheme remains fit for
purpose and efforts should now concentrate on further progress on implementation."
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