PQASSO
PQASSO is the leading quality standard developed for the sector, by the sector. PQASSO’s flexibility means it can be used by all types of third sector organisations, including charities, social enterprises, community interest companies and community groups. It is appropriate for organisations of all sizes, from those with a handful of employees, to organisations with over 2,000 employees. Over 14,000 organisations have made PQASSO their standard of choice.
Organisations can apply for the PQASSO Quality Mark, a nationally recognised award that offers users as well as commissioners and funders external verification of the quality and credibility of an organisation.
We have produced a free brochure which will give you an overview of PQASSO, including an example from the PQASSO workpack. It will also tell you about the PQASSO CD-ROM and our publications on quality, and explain how you can apply for the PQASSO Quality Mark. If you would like a hard copy of this guide please email us at PQASSO@ces-vol.org.uk
CES can help you to implement PQASSO through training, PQASSO mentors, consultancy, seminars and conferences. If you are interested in developing your own quality standards, adapting PQASSO may be the way forward. We have also produced a series of podcasts on PQASSO. The 11 bite sized chunks provide answers to our most popular FAQ’s including: What is PQASSO? What areas of organisational life does PQASSO cover? and Who is PQASSO for?
If you would like more information about PQASSO, please contact us at 020 7713 5722 or email PQASSO@ces-vol.org.uk.
