FINE

Association for Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations

Description of the changes a project plans to achieve, or the difference it is intending to make

A method used by organisations for comparing themselves (in terms of efficiency, effectiveness etc) to other organisations

 

Funding application or an application to provide a service

States what the organisation intends to do over the next 2 – 5 years and how; includes a forecast of income and expenditure

 

Sits at the centre of government, with an overarching purpose of making government work better, including leading work to support the voluntary and community sector / civil society
 

An agreement with one or more suppliers (for example a framework agreement) for a defined range of goods / services with terms and conditions (including pricing) which the buyers “call off” to meet their requirements as and when they need to

 

Increasing the ability of an organisation to perform through the development of knowledge, productivity, skills and other capabilities

 

Money spent on the purchase or improvement of fixed assets such as buildings, landscaping and equipment

 

Purposes that comply with Charities Act 2006 - these have been defined via case law and by the Charity Commission and include the relief of financial hardship, advancement of education, advancement of religion and other purposes for the benefit of the community

 

Organisational structure – a legal form for endowed, grant-giving charities for charitable fundraising bodies. Operates under a Deed of Trust rather than membership. Must have charitable aims and register with Charity Commission. Established to manage money or property for clearly defined purposes between 3 parties - the donors, the beneficiaries and the Trustees

 

Organisational structure - a limited liability company with the specific aim of providing benefit to a community. Can be established as a private limited company (by shares or by guarantee) or a public limited company. Must conform to the Companies Act.

 

A term used to describe a range of voluntary, civic or social organisations that contribute to society. Distinct from government and public administrations, the family or the market. Can include registered charities, development non-governmental organisations, community groups, trade unions, self-help groups, social movements, business associations, coalitions etc

 

Where a number of organisations work together, often in the form of a consortium

 

The process wherein an organisation assesses a need, designs a service to meet this need and then secures an appropriate provider by inviting potential providers to submit a bid to tender

 

A group of people as defined by geographical location or by attribute (for example, ethnicity, age, ability, etc)

 

Building strong links within a community, promoting understanding and tolerance

 

Enabling individuals within communities to have a voice and take part in local decision making processes

 

Local grant-giving organisation managing several funds and individual philanthropic donations and distributing them to the voluntary and community sector in that area

 

A written agreement between the voluntary and public sectors stating how they will work together for mutual benefit

 

Company Limited by Guarantee with Charitable Status Organisational structure – often preferred by charities; an organisation established for charitable purposes but with limited liability for trustees similar to that of a Company Limited by Shares. Does not usually have a share capital or shareholders, but instead has members who act as guarantors. The guarantors commit to contribute a nominal amount in the event of the company closing

 

Organisational structure - each member of the company is liable only for the fully paid value of the shares they own. Similar to Company Limited by Guarantee. Has shareholders with limited liability and its shares may not be offered to the general public, unlike those of public limited companies

 

One of the four procurement procedures used by the European Union – after the selection process the buyer enters into dialogue with potential bidders to develop solutions and choose who will be invited to tender

 

An arrangement whereby a group of organisations or individuals, pool resources to undertake a large project that benefits all

 

A legal document outlining an organisation or group's aims / objectives and rules of procedure. Many funders will only consider making grants to a constituted organisation

 

A legally binding agreement made between two or more parties

 

Organisational structure - designed to increase workers’ rights and interests through a democratic process by all its members

 

Central / running costs that occur continuously within an organisation, before and after any specific project or activity; for example, management, research and support / admin services. Similar (and often used interchangeably with) revenue costs

 

Council for Voluntary Services – an infrastructure organisation which promotes and supports the voluntary and community sector in a particular area. Often used interchangeably with local support and development organisation (LSDO)

Areas typically characterised by high levels of unemployment, poor housing and high crime

The use of electronic methods – such as an online portal for submitting tenders - in the procurement process

 

Expression of Interest - formally expressing interest in a tendering or funding opportunity, often through a short questionnaire or enquiry

 

European Social Fund – funding source from the European Union

 

European Regional Development Fund - funding source from the European Union

 

European Union - an economic and political union of member stateslocated primarily in Europe

 

An assessment, after a project or programme has started, of the extent to which objectives have been achieved, how efficiently they have been achieved, and whether there are any lessons to be learned

 

Organisational structure - determined by regulation or does not meet the minimum requirements for registration (for example, Scout Association, voluntary schools). Can register for charitable status voluntarily if they can show substantial funds will be lost if the organisation is not registered

 

Organisational structure – does not have to comply with many provisions of the Charities Act because they are considered to be adequately supervised by, or accountable to, some other body or authority (for example university, museum, library). Although not subject to Charity Commission jurisdiction, an exempt charity is still subject to legal rules

 

A plan detailing how an organisation is going to end or re-finance a project at the end of funding