The Compact is the agreement between government and the voluntary and community sector to improve their relationship for mutual advantage and community gain.
This website is provided by the Commission for the Compact, an independent organisation for the Compact, overseeing the relationship between government and the voluntary and community sector.
We work with key partners to take the Compact forward including Compact Voice who represent the views of the sector on the Compact and the Office of the Third Sector who ensure that the Commission and government work closely together on Compact issues.
Compact in your region

The 2007 Annual Meeting subsite is now available! It also includes a picture gallery and info on the commendations
Make the Compact work better for you, improve partnership working and boost sector involvement. Find out more here
A simple introduction to the Compact and the three partner organisations working to drive it forward. Find out more here
Latest news
East Sussex Compact steering group
- 14 May 2008Signatories of the Compact in East Sussex have pledged to make all their policies Compact-compliant, and the county's record in implementing the agreement suggests that it has a good chance of succeeding.
Job Vacancy - Research Officer
- 13 May 2008The Commission for the Compact is recruiting for a Research Officer. The position is based in Birmingham and offers up to a £30,000 salary. APPLY NOW.
Human Rights Inquiry – calls for evidence
- 30 Apr 2008The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) announced on 6th March 2008 that it was proposing to launch an inquiry to find out how public authorities are responding to the Human Rights Act.
