Westminster Foundation for Democracy

WFD’s vision is of a world in which freedom and democracy thrive, and where inclusive and accountable governments serve people fairly and effectively.
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The Westminster Foundation for Democracy Limited (WFD) is the UK’s democracy support organisation. It helps solve problems of democracy by mobilising British and international expertise so that democracies can address challenges that people face around the world – from climate change to corruption.

Its programmes work to promote open, inclusive, representative, accountable, and responsive multi-party political systems that deliver meaningful outcomes for societies. WFD’s values are accountability and integrity, excellence, people-focussed, and being mission-oriented in everything it does.

Moreover, its people don’t just implement its programmes, they are its programmes. They build and maintain long-term, trusted relationships that are sensitive to local politics. This is critical to effective democracy support programming.

It is this cultural diversity that also makes WFD stronger, and a great place to work, and underlines its commitment to equity and inclusion. While WFD staff are bound by a collective commitment and passion to see democracy thrive around the world, this is also reflected in their respect and support for each other.

The organisation is committed to ensuring high levels of wellbeing by addressing the internal and external challenges that it and other organisations working in this sector, face.

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Wellbeing

77% of staff agreed

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

At WFD, wellbeing is not extra. All staff are committed to their work because the company wants to make a positive difference. Its flexible working policies are a key initiative to support the positive wellbeing of its staff. These policies aim to improve work-life balance, reduce commuting costs, and relieve staff of some workplace pressures.

My Team

85% of staff agreed

My team is fun to work with

The company organises an annual “Reading Week” in which it pauses its usual work to discuss what's working well in the business and where change is needed. For 2023, the theme was ‘innovation’, gathering colleagues from across the business for over four days to hear about the application and challenges of delivering results and impact.

My Manager

79% of staff agreed

My manager cares about how satisfied I am in my job

All of WFD’s line managers are dedicated to their managerial development through an externally sourced programme. The four-module programme covers 1 - Goal Setting and Engagement, 2 - Workload Management, Prioritisation, and Delegation, 3 - Managing for Performance, including Effective Feedback, and 4 - Coaching and Development Conversations.

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77% of staff agreed

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

At WFD, wellbeing is not extra. All staff are committed to their work because the company wants to make a positive difference. Its flexible working policies are a key initiative to support the positive wellbeing of its staff. These policies aim to improve work-life balance, reduce commuting costs, and relieve staff of some workplace pressures.

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85% of staff agreed

My team is fun to work with

The company organises an annual “Reading Week” in which it pauses its usual work to discuss what's working well in the business and where change is needed. For 2023, the theme was ‘innovation’, gathering colleagues from across the business for over four days to hear about the application and challenges of delivering results and impact.

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77% of staff agreed

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

At WFD, wellbeing is not extra. All staff are committed to their work because the company wants to make a positive difference. Its flexible working policies are a key initiative to support the positive wellbeing of its staff. These policies aim to improve work-life balance, reduce commuting costs, and relieve staff of some workplace pressures.

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Being people-focused is a core WFD value. This applies to our relationships with our stakeholders but starts with our own staff. Our collective commitment to our mission has to be a reflection of our respect and support for each other. We know that we have to renew this commitment and address issues which we and other organisations face both internally and externally. That’s why we value the insights that we get from Best Companies.

Anthony Smith, Chief Executive

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