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Communications Officer | Catherine Byerley | Tel: 0121 237 5905 | email Catherine here

Commission develops user-friendly Compact Guide3 Nov 2008

To mark the start of this year’s Compact Week (1 to 8 November 2008), the Commission for the Compact has published a Concise Compact Guide, designed to act as a reference tool and checklist to help public sector and third sector organisations.

Compact Week marks 10 years of the Compact30 Oct 2008

This year’s Compact Week takes place from 1 to 8 November 2008 and marks the 10th anniversary of the Compact, the agreement which sets out shared commitments and guidelines for working between government and the voluntary and community sector.

Research study examines the relationship between hopsices & PCT's20 Oct 2008

The Commission for the Compact in partnership with Help the Hospices has published new research looking at the vital relationship between charitable hospices and NHS Primary Care Trusts and focusing on how well the Compact is being implemented in relation to supportive and palliative care.

Legal Analysis of BME Code Opens Up Debate9 Oct 2008

The Commission for the Compact is carrying out a consultation to review the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Code and look at how equalities and race relations issues are woven into future Compact documentation.

Conference debates the Compact9 Oct 2008

Discussion into the future of the Compact was held on 9 September 2008 at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham.

Compact website gets a new look & forum7 Oct 2008

A brand new look and facilities such as an interactive forum and improved accessibility are just two of the new features on the Compact website.

Independence Research Study Findings24 Sep 2008

The Commission for the Compact has published the findings of a recent research study (The State of Independence), which looks into the undersdtanding and commitment to the Compact and safeguarding the independence of the third sector.

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.

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.