Consultations

As the voice of the third sector in Cardiff, C3SC is frequently approached by bodies such as the Welsh Assembly Government, Cardiff Council and NHS to respond to consultations which require third sector opinion on proposed areas of their work.

We believe consultation with the sector should be all inclusive, recognising the broad spectrum of interests, such as youth groups, disabled groups, age groups, religious and faith groups. That's why we give you the opportunity to feed in to responses.

We respond to consultations by:

•    Submitting an organisational response via relevant staff members
•    Inviting members to contribute their views via email, post or telephone
•    Inviting members to contribute their views via 'Viewpoints' discussion sessions

Current consultations

You will find the full list of open consultations on the Welsh Assembly Government website at www.wales.gov.uk/consultations

The WCVA produces a weekly Consultation Bulletin, which you can download from their website - click on the 'More information (Downloads)' box on the right hand side of their web page.

Other consultations which may be of interest:

• Development of a national standards and outcomes framework for Children and Young People's advocacy services in Wales - closes 22 May 2013.
• Inquiry into participation levels in sport in Wales - closes 31 May 2013.
• Have your say about Splott Community Leisure Hub - consultation events take place from 14 May to 5 June.
• Building Communities: a new approach to locality working - closes 7 June 2013.
• Consultation on proposed new Big Lottery Fund policy directions for Wales - closes 17 June 2013. WCVA will be submitting a response to this consultation. If you have any comments that you would like them to include in their response, please email them to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

• Business rates relief for charities and social enterprises - closes 19 June 2013.

• Food Hygiene Rating (Wales) Regulations 2013 - closes 21 June 2013.

• Continuity and Change: refreshing the relationship between Welsh Government and the Third Sector in Wales - closes 8 August 2013.

Other useful information

In Wales, the third sector has a unique opportunity to engage with, and put its views to, the Welsh Government. WCVA's ground-breaking third sector scheme sets out how Government and the sector will work together and communicate with one another. This document provides details for third sector groups that would like to know more about this relationship and the sector’s meetings with Welsh Government Ministers.

You can download the document - Third Sector Scheme: A Guide to Ministerial meetings - on the WCVA website.