Annual Review 2004 - The Prince of Wales

Future Developments
The Prince of Wales
During the current year, His Royal Highness will
continue to work on a number of key issues,
focusing particularly on education, health,
protecting the national heritage, and supporting
agriculture and the rural economy. He will also
continue to use The Prince‘s Trust to reach out
to young people who feel alienated from society,
especially those from the Muslim community.
Management
The Household’s strengthened management
team is now largely in place, although there will
probably be one or two further appointments
during the current financial year to complete
the team. Initiatives are under way to develop
further the budgeting procedures and
management information systems in order to
optimise value for money. There will be further
investment in information technology to enable
remote access, and work will continue with
developing an electronic record management
system capable of controlling and recording
the huge paper-flow more consistently and
effectively. In addition, the final reorganisation
of the office accommodation, following The
Prince of Wales’s move to Clarence House,
will be completed. There will also be increased
emphasis on staff training and development.
Communications
The Press Office team will be further
strengthened with the appointment of a third
Press Officer, and a number of plans taken
forward, including the publication of this first
Annual Review, regular media briefings at
regional level, and further enhancements to the
official website, www.princeofwales.gov.uk.
Charities
In view of the wide and increasing range of
The Prince of Wales’s work for charity, a small
central charities team was established during
the course of last year, led by the new Director
of Charities, Sir Tom Shebbeare. The charities
team will develop its role during the current
year and provide support and advice to His
Royal Highness’s charities, in particular the
core 17 charities, on matters such as corporate
governance, donations policies and fundraising,
planning, and communications. The new team
will also facilitate liaison and synergy between
the charities, and help with the appointment of
chairmen and trustees.
Far Left.
The Prince meets Big Bruvaz at
Party in the Park.
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