Hospitality and Gifts Form
The University’s requirements with respect to hospitality and gifts (whether given or received) are set out in the University's Anti-Bribery Policy.
All offers of hospitality and gifts (given, received or offered, even if declined) with a value of over £100 must be recorded in the Hospitality Register, maintained by the central Governance Team. Records should be kept updated by each Faculty or Professional Services Division for annual collation by the Governance Office using the Hospitality and Gifts Register Form.
In addition, for any hospitality or gift (given or received) with a value over £100 (per person or event), written permission must be obtained in advance as below:
- In the case of all staff, from an Executive Dean or Professional Services Director.
- In the case of an Executive Dean and Professional Services Director, written permission must be obtained from the Chief Operating Officer.
- In the case of the University's Executive Team, written permission is required from the Vice-Chancellor, except in the case of the Chief Operating Officer (who should seek written permission from the Director of Human Resources) and the Vice-Chancellor (who should seek written permission from the Chair of Council)
University point of contact:
Louise Spenceley, Governance and Compliance Senior Manager - L.spenceley@sussex.ac.uk
Support available: Advice and guidance.
Each Faculty or PS Division should:
- Familiarise themselves with the University’s Anti-Bribery Policy.
Relevant webpage(s):
Compliance indicators:
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Your Faculty or PS Division maintains a record of any hospitality and gifts for inclusion in the central register. |
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Your Faculty or PS Division has a dedicated manager for the process. |
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You send out an annual reminder to all staff your Faculty or PS Division to highlight the process and requirements in relation to hospitality and gifts. |