Unite recommendations for funding in the sector
Unite is calling
for longer funding cycles, less bureaucracy and full cost
recovery.
Recommendations
- There is a profound need for a move
to longer funding cycles within the sector. Amicus recommends
between 5-10 year funding cycles.
- The bidding process needs to be
simplified, made less complex and less bureaucratic.
- There should be a web based ‘one stop
shop’ implemented for all aspects of applying for funding and
procurement. This should be provided by central Government.
- A greater trust between Government
agencies and the sector should be supported and encouraged. This
would enable a partnership approach to develop and flourish.
- Government needs to develop a
template or tool kit for funding, procurement and other types of
funding provision which is simple and effective.
- Government should be encouraged to
involve the sector in the planning as well as the delivery of
services.
- A change should happen in the way
funds are administered. A ‘trigger-process’ should be developed
whereby extension funds are held in abeyance for when they are
needed and can be ‘drawn down’ by the organisation once the
project/organisation/worker is deemed successful and the service is
still required.
- All funding applications should
include moneys for recruitment, training and development of staff,
and provision for CPD throughout an employee’s working life should
be developed.
- At all times the impact of funding on
employees must be taken into consideration.
