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Publications
Here you will find a selection of useful Compact publications.
Note: If you would like to order a hard copy or you are having problems downloading the publications, please email the Administrator here.
The Concise Compact Guide
The Concise Compact Guide
[PDF 495KB, 32 pages]
Designed to act as a reference tool and checklist to help public sector and third sector organisations.
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The Compact
National Compact [PDF 216KB, 18 pages]
The Compact on relations between government and the voluntary and
community sector
Click here for Summary [PDF 36KB, 2 pages]
Codes of Good Practice
BME Code [PDF 208KB, 24 pages]
Click here for Summary [PDF 36KB, 2 pages]
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Community Groups Code [PDF 247KB, 46 pages]
Click here for Summary [PDF 36KB, 2 pages]
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Consultation & Policy Appraisal Code [PDF 211KB, 20 pages]
Click here for Summary [PDF 32KB, 2 pages]
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Funding & Procurement Code [PDF 255KB, 36 pages]
Click here for Summary [PDF 36KB, 2pages]
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Volunteering Code [PDF 270KB, 22 pages]
Click here for Summary [PDF 60KB, 2 pages]
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Local Compacts
The Local Compact Implementation Workbook is a useful practical tool
published by Compact Voice for local areas to get the most out of Local
Compacts.
Click here for the Local Compact Implementation Plan - MiniGuide
Published Reports
Mapping Third Sector Report
(June 2009) [PDF 2.34MB, 32 pages]
Mapping Third Sector Report SUMMARY LEAFLET
[PDF 62.85KB, 2 pages]
The impact of the recession on Compact implementation
(June 2009)
[PDF 1.6MB, 12 pages]

Commissioning Guidance (February 2009) [PDF 80KB, 20 pages]
Commissioning Guidance Q & As [PDF 21KB, 2 pages]
Compact Commissioning Implementation Guidance - Presentation [PPT 319KB, 9 slides]
The Compact: Strengthening Voluntary Sector Independence
(November 2008)
[PDF 284 KB, 37 pages]
A Study into the Funding of Palliative Care
(October 2008)
[PDF 524 KB, 110 pages]

'What makes a successful Local Compact' report
(October 2008)
[PDF 957 KB, 61 pages]
Research Study into the Compact and Independence
(September 2008)
[PDF 452 KB, 59 pages]
Literature Review on the Compact and Independence
(July 2008)
[PDF 251 KB, 36 pages]
Business Plans
Joint Compact Action Plan 2008-2009
[PDF 610 KB, 27 pages]
Joint Compact Action Plan 2006-2008
[PDF 1572 KB, 31 pages]
Commission for the Compact Business Plan Summary 2007-2008
[PDF 253 KB, 16 pages]
Annual Reports
Annual Report and Accounts 2008-09
[PDF 1.79MB, 52 pages]
Insight Newsletter
Insight Newsletter (Issue 4 Spring 09)
insight Newsletter (Issue 3 Winter 08/09)
insight Newsletter (Issue 2 Autumn 08)
insight Newsletter (Issue 1 Summer 08)
The new quarterly newsletter for the Compact. Find out all the latest news and views about the Compact.
To sign up for regular copies (pdf or hard copy) or to organise a supply for your Local Compact please email info@thecompact.org.uk or fill out the online order form.
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