This website explores the Compact and the five Codes of Practice which underpin it.
Established in 1998, the Compact is an agreement between Government and the voluntary and community sector in England. It recognises shared values, principles and commitments and sets out guidelines for how both parties should work together.
Here, you can find out about the work of the key organisations associated with the Compact, read about current policy and research work and the latest news, download useful documents and guidance, and share examples of good practice taking place in Local Compacts in England.
Events
- BME and Equalities Workshop - Manchester
24 Nov 2008
10am - 3:45pm - BME and Equalities Workshop - London
28 Nov 2008
10am - 3.45pm - Compact Annual Review Meeting 2008
2 Dec 2008
Compact Features
The Compact Blogs
Get a real-life account of what it's like to work within the Compact from front line line staff
News
Compact Voice identifies key commitments needed for the Compact14 Nov 2008
- Compact Voice found that 82% of respondents were in favour of a core set of key commitments that would make the agreement easy to communicate and memorable for all parties.
Invitation to Tender7 Nov 2008
- The Commission for the Compact wishes to conduct a series of case studies to explore the points at which the Compact is overridden by rules derived from the European Union, in the administration of European structural funding.
2008 North East Award Winners Revealed7 Nov 2008
- Paralympics hero Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson honoured the region's Voluntary and Community Sector stars at the inaugural North East VCS Awards.
Annual
Meeting
Find out about this year's Compact Annual Meeting
Compact
Debate
Discuss & debate the status and future of the Compact
Compact
Awards
Find out who the winners and finalists are of the Compact Awards 2008
Compact
Week
Let us know how well your Compact Week 2008 event/activity went
Compact in
Action
Make the Compact work better for you and meet the team