A Welsh Government sponsored body (WGSB) ( cy, Corff (plural: Cyrff) a Noddir gan Lywodraeth Cymru, CNLC) is a

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directly funded by the

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. Under the

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the bodies were sponsored by the

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and were known as an ''Assembly sponsored public body'', and this was changed by the Schedule 3 of the

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which amended the

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. Welsh Government sponsored bodies undertake various functions on behalf of the Welsh Ministers, but operate independently of the Welsh Government. Corporate governance is performed by a chair and board for each sponsored body, who are appointed by Welsh ministers, in accordance with governance code established by the

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. The role and governance of sponsored bodies was stated by Ken Skates (Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure), in a written statement to the National Assembly, Sponsored bodies are subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000, under Section 83, and have been given guidance by the

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on how they should exercise this responsibility.

List of public bodies

Executive WGSBs

* Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales * Arts Council of Wales *Social Care Wales *

Natural Resources Wales Natural Resources Wales ( cy, Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru) is a Welsh Government sponsored body, which became operational from 1 April 2013, when it took over the management of the natural resources of Wales. It was formed from a merger of the Coun ...

Higher Education Funding Council for Wales The Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) is the Welsh Government Sponsored Body responsible for funding the higher education sector. Functions HEFCW distributes funds for education, research and related activities at Wales's hi ...

* National Library of Wales *

Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales (RCAHMW; cy, Comisiwn Brenhinol Henebion Cymru; ), established in 1908, is a Welsh Government sponsored body concerned with some aspects of the archaeological, architectur ...

* Sport Wales *

Qualifications Wales Qualifications Wales ( cy, Cymwysterau Cymru) is a Welsh Government sponsored body, responsible for the recognition of awarding bodies and the review and approval of non-degree qualifications in Wales. It was established by the Qualifications ...

Former executive WGSBs

These organisations have now been integrated into their respective departments. *

ELWa ELWa was an Assembly Sponsored Public Body responsible for post-16 learning in Wales, active from 2000 to 2006. ELWa's functions are now exercised by the Assembly Government's Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills. For ...

– The National Council for Education and Training for Wales * Health Professions Wales *

Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales ACCAC (the acronym of Awdurdod Cymwysterau, Cwricwlwm ac Asesu Cymru) was the Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales. On 1 April 2006, it merged with the Welsh Assembly Government's new Department for Children, Education, L ...

Wales Tourist Board Visit Wales ( cy, Croeso Cymru) is the Welsh Government's tourism organisation. Its aim is to promote Welsh tourism and assist the tourism industry. History The Wales Tourist Board was established in 1969 as a result of the Development of T ...

Welsh Development Agency Welsh Development Agency (WDA; cy, Awdurdod Datblygu Cymru) was an executive agency (or QUANGO) and later designated an Assembly Sponsored Public Body (ASPB). Established in 1976, it was tasked with rescuing the ailing Welsh economy by encour ...

Welsh Language Board The Welsh Language Board ( cy, Bwrdd yr Iaith Gymraeg) was a statutory body set up by Her Majesty's Government under the Welsh Language Act 1993. It was an Assembly Sponsored Public Body. It began its life under John Walter Jones, and its last ...

Advisory WGSBs

* Agricultural Dwelling House Advisory Committee * All Wales Medicines Strategy Group * Ancient Monuments Board for Wales *

Historic Buildings Council for Wales Three separate historic buildings councils were created by the Historic Buildings and Ancient Monuments Act 1953, one for each of England, Scotland, and Wales. Each Historic Buildings Council advised the relevant government minister on the exercise ...

Local Government Boundary Commission for Wales The Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales ( cy, Comisiwn Ffiniau a Democratiaeth Leol Cymru) is a Welsh Government sponsored body, responsible for defining borders for local elections and government in Wales. The name of the commission ...

* Social Services Inspectorate for Wales Advisory Group * Welsh Centre for Post-Graduate Pharmaceutical Education * Welsh Dental Committee * Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board * Welsh Medical Committee * Welsh Nursing and Midwifery Committee * Welsh Optometric Committee * Welsh Pharmaceutical Committee * Welsh Scientific Advisory Committee

Tribunals

* Adjudication Panel Wales * Agricultural Land Tribunal *

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* Registered Inspectors of Schools Appeals Tribunal for Wales *Registered Nursery Education Inspectors Appeal Tribunal *Residential Property Tribunal Wales * Rent Assessment Panel for Wales * Special Educational Needs Tribunal * Valuation Tribunals (Wales) * Welsh Language Tribunal

References

External links

Current list of Welsh Government sponsored bodies
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