PQASSO Quality Mark receives Charity Commission stamp of approval
The Charity Commission has announced its endorsement of the PQASSO Quality Mark - the new ‘kite-mark’ for the third sector.
Dame Suzi Leather, Chair of the Charity Commission, was “delighted to welcome the PQASSO Quality Mark to our growing family of endorsed quality standards”. Organisations that achieve the PQASSO Quality Mark at Levels 2 and 3 of PQASSO 3rd edition will be able to use the Charity Commission’s Charity Quality Standards stamp confirming that they are accredited by standards that meet the Hallmarks of an Effective Charity.
PQASSO, developed by Charities Evaluation Services (CES), is widely recognised as one of the leading quality systems in the third sector. This announcement gives the assurance that the standards comply with those of the regulator, at a time when the role of accredited quality standards is growing in importance for the sector.
Dame Suzi stated “Without evidence of both beneficiary need and a charity’s ability to meet that need in terms of quality and fitness-for-purpose, there is no compelling reason for a funder to hand over cash or a commissioning authority to award the contract”.
CES is confident that the PQASSO Quality Mark together with the new endorsement will play a lead role in enhancing the credibility and sustainability of the sector.
Date issued 28 July 2009
