Publications

Here you will find a selection of useful Compact publications that are free to download. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open these files. Follow the link at the bottom of the page for this if it's not already installed on your computer.

Note: If you would like to order hard copies please use the publications order form.
If you are having problems downloading the publications, please e-mail the Administrator.

NEW!

A refreshed national Compact is now available.  As well as retaining all the key points of the original, this agreement takes into account recent developments in law, policy and practice.  It is divided into three key areas covering 'involvement in policy development', 'allocating resources' and 'advancing equality'.

 

The refreshed Compact replaces the 1998 Compact agreement and five codes of practice.  It is accompanied by a publication entitled 'An introduction to the Compact'.  This contains general information about the Compact, explaining who it applies to, how to implement the Compact and resolve differences.

 

The Compact

 

The Compact (December 2009)
The Compact - Larger text  

The Compact on relations between Government and the Third Sector in England.

[PDF 395KB, 25 pages]

 

 

 

 

An introduction to the Compact (December 2009)
An Introduction to the Compact - Larger text

Contains general information about the Compact, explaining who it applies to, how to implement the Compact and resolve differences.

[PDF 301KB, 14 pages]

 

 

Hard copies of the Compact may be ordered from the Commission for the Compact by telephoning 0121 237 5905 or online: www.thecompact.org.uk/form/140467/orderhardcopies/

 

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