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The Compact partnership

The Commission for the Compact officially launched its policy work programme and business plan in April 2007. The Commissioner and their team are taking this work forward in consultation with the voluntary and community sector and the Government.

Sir Bert Massie was appointed as Commissioner for the Compact with effect from April 2008.

The Commission’s aim is to strengthen partnership working between public sector bodies and voluntary and community or third sector organisations through the operation of the Compact.  In summary the Commission's role is to:

• Increase awareness and understanding of the Compact in both public and third sector bodies
• Promote greater use of the Compact
• Collect and publish evidence of the benefits of the Compact
• Identify examples of good and bad practice in Compact working
• Ensure that the Compact keeps up to date with relevant changes in legislation and policy

The Office of the Third Sector is the sponsorship manager of the Commission for the Compact, ensuring that the Commission and government work closely together on Compact issues. Together, the Office of the Third Sector, the Commission for the Compact and Compact Voice (representing the sector) oversee the Compact at the centre and have complementary roles. 

For more information visit the Commission for the Compact website [external website].

Compact Voice

Compact Voice is the voice of the voluntary sector in England, in matters relating to the Compact between the government and voluntary sector to ensure better working. Funded by the Office of the Third Sector, they offer practical help and guidance on how to get the Compact working for third sectors organisations. They also give voice to views on the Compact to both local and national government.

 

For more information visit the link below:

• Compact Voice [external website]