Hi Lucy,
Is there an analysis somewhere for the new outcomes in the strategy and the Objects (M3) in the Articles of Association showing how well it meets that core?
Increasing access to "UK cultural heritage" seems to be something in addition to the Objects, as well as the one about "learners". These are good areas with past projects banked, but by prioritizing these as measurable outcomes, proposals for projects that might be focused on say, engaging the elderly rather than educating them, or projects where the domain of knowledge lies mainly in non-UK cultural heritage material, such as international politics or international artworks, would be of a lesser priority.
If the charity is spending its budget on projects in a way that looks increasingly different to the current Articles of Association, it may be sensible to consider amending them for a members resolution at the forthcoming AGM rather than deferring for another year.
Thanks, Fae
On 11 May 2016 at 14:05, Lucy Crompton-Reid lucy.crompton-reid@wikimedia.org.uk wrote:
Dear all
Over the past few months I have been leading the process of reviewing and refreshing Wikimedia UK's strategic framework, and developing a new business plan for 2016 - 19. The draft strategic framework sets out a new vision for the charity and I would love to hear from volunteers, members and other stakeholders about whether you support the proposed direction of travel. The process so far has involved a board away day in December, a planning session with the staff team, and a review of the draft documents at the board meeting in March. Community consultation on the strategic framework forms an important part of this process and will run until the end of this month.
https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/2016_Strategy_Consultation
The planned outputs from the strategic planning process will be a clear, concise strategic framework for the period 2016 to 2019, which outlines our vision, mission, values, planned outcomes, strategic goals and objectives and major programme strands, plus a three year business plan which puts the strategy in context, articulating the external context and drivers, planned priorities and programmes for the three year period and internal resources including staffing and funding.
When considering the draft strategic framework, I would be particularly keen for you to bear these questions in mind - although please don't feel that you have to answer all (or indeed any) of them:
- Do you agree with the overall strategic framework proposed? If not,
why/what changes would you like to suggest? 2. Is there anything missing? 3. How should WMUK prioritise activities? 4. How can we work with you on delivering the strategy?
You can respond to this consultation by Monday 30th May 2016 by adding your thoughts to the talk page or by sending an email to me on lucy.crompton-reid@wikimedia.org.uk.
With best wishes and many thanks Lucy
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Lucy Crompton-Reid
Chief Executive
Wikimedia UK
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