A gift is an item of personal value, given by a third party e.g. a service user/patient or a supplier. The definition includes prizes in draws and raffles at sponsored events/conferences.
Hospitality is where there is an offer of food, drink, accommodation, entertainment or entry into an event or function by a third party, regardless of whether provided during or outside normal working hours e.g. attendance at an awards ceremony, cheque presentations in respect of fundraising events.
Sponsorship is an offer of support (funding in general) to an individual, team or to the health board from an external source, whether in cash, goods, services or benefits, and usually involves a reciprocal benefit.