Guide for funders in assessing capacity of grant recipients
Howard Lake | 25 September 2007 | News
The Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) together with The UK Workforce Hub and Governance Hub have produced a new publication to help funders assess the organisational capacity of charities and voluntary groups.
“Is it seaworthy? Assessing and funding the capacity of voluntary and community organisations” details some “quick and easy steps” that funders can take to make sure that their grants are invested wisely in organisations that can use them effectively in delivering services or projects.
The guide also emphasises the importance of funding governance, planning and human resources. Without adequate funding, these areas of charity management could hinder or restrict the effectiveness of the grant.
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The report can be downloaded at no charge from the Workforce Hub, or purchased from NCVO for £5.
About Howard Lake
Howard Lake is consultant editor of UK Fundraising. He founded the site in 1994 and successfully sold it in 2022. As director of Giving X Ltd he is exploring growing giving on a massive scale.
He is the founder of Fundraising Camp and co-founder of GoodJobs.