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Commissions CEO to speak at Westminster Briefing13 Aug 2008

Richard Corden, Chief Executive of the Commission for the Compact will join a selection of guest speakers at the annual Westminster Briefing Third Sector Conference on Thursday 20 November 2008.

Free Seminar: What makes a successful Local Compact?12 Aug 2008

Research identifying the key factors behind successful Local Compacts and positive local partnership relationships will be explored at five regional seminars this September and October 2008.

Commission issues discussion paper on the future of the Compact7 Aug 2008

A three month dialogue to discuss the future of the Compact and the role of the Commission for the Compact is now underway. Today, the Commission for the Compact issued a discussion document containing questions to stimulate the debate.

Invitation to Tender - Now Open28 Jul 2008

The Commission for the Compact wishes to commission an investigation into the costs and benefits of engaging volunteers from under-represented groups.

Compact Debate Gets Underway15 Jul 2008

A one-day conference to discuss the future of the Compact and the Commission for the Compact is being held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham on Tuesday 9 September 2008.

Review of Compact's BME Code Now Underway2 Jul 2008

The Commission for the Compact has appointed the prominent human rights barrister, Karon Monaghan QC, to undertake an independent legal analysis and review of the Compact’s BME Code.

Commission's independence study looks at central government departments30 Jun 2008

How central government departments are observing their commitments to respect the right of third sector organisations to campaign and exercise their independence is the subject of a research study being undertaken by the Commission for the Compact.

Press Release: Response to Baroness Neuberger's manifesto report28 Jan 2008

Commission for the Compact's response to Baroness Neuberger's manifesto report from the Commission on the Future of Volunteering.

Commission's response to DWP commissioning strategy21 Jan 2008

Read the Commission for the Compact's full response to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) commissioning strategy.

Joint Compact Action Plan 2008/919 Dec 2007

The new Joint Compact Action Plan for 2008/9 was accepted at the 8th Annual Meeting - Find out more and read it here