WIG is a charity, independent and neutral. Established in 1984, our charitable purpose is to build understanding and co-operation between the sectors for the greater public good – a nation better governed, business better informed and society better served. We provide an unrivalled range of opportunities to bring business, government and the not-for-profit sector closer together.
WIG is also a membership body with over 230 member organisations (central and local government, FTSE companies, regulators, charities, universities and institutes). We help our members connect and understand how other organisations think, while broadening their networks through our programme of events. We develop leaders in a cross-sector environment with our seminars and leadership development programmes. We were set up in 1984 up as a secondment scheme (a Cabinet Office initiative) to give civil servants real insight into industry and we continue to provide opportunities to taste life in another sector today, with secondments, Trustee and NED placements, mentoring and coaching.
For more information see 'About Us'.
A secondment programme established by the Prince’s Charities Foundation as an initiative to improve understanding between government and the not-for-profit sector through secondments. Run by The Whitehall & Industry Group (WIG) since 2010, Charity Next secondments give future leaders in government the opportunity to taste life in a charity, social enterprise or wider non-profit organisation by delivering challenging, objectives-driven projects with strategic impact for a host.
A work placement in another organisation for a fixed amount of time (usually 6-18 months) during which you remain employed by your own organisation. WIG specialises in secondments across sectors that are designed to deliver your specific development objectives and provide exposure to new ways of working.
For more information see 'Gaining experience in another sector'.
One-day seminars (courses) to enhance management and leadership capability, showcasing leading-edge thinking and providing practical tools and solutions.
A short work placement (usually 3-5 days) allowing individuals to explore how organisations in other sectors tackle specific organisational issues (i.e. diversity, knowledge management, corporate governance etc.). We also offer organisational raids, which serve a similar purpose but are designed for groups of people rather than individuals.
For more information see 'Gaining experience in another sector'.
If you have ideas on topics, speakers or any other thoughts please email the events team or call the office at 020 7222 1166.
Find out more about our programme of events and the themes we currently organise our events on.