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Job Vacancy: Information & Database Officer17 Jul 2008

The Commission for the Compact is currently recruiting for an Information and Database Officer to join their team. The position is based in Birmingham, with a salary of up to £25,000.

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.

Compact Commissioner calls for debate on the future of the Compact and Commission7 Jul 2008

Sir Bert Massie CBE, Commissioner for the Compact, today called for a debate on the future of the Compact and the role of the Commission for the Compact at a seminar, organised by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO). The event was attended by Phil Hope MP, Minister for the Third Sector, and the audience consisted of representatives from the Third Sector.

Findings from Independence Research4 Jul 2008

Perspectives from central government departments on the Compact and the independence of the third sector.

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.

Research into Hospice Care Starts16 Jun 2008

A research study examining how well Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) and hospices work together is being undertaken by the Commission for the Compact in partnership with Help the Hospices.

Sector Independence Day 4th July 20085 Jun 2008

A FREE interactive event for the sector and public bodies to explore the role of the Compact in helping to protect and promote the independence of the sector.

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.