The Compact
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What is the Compact?
The Compact is an agreement between the Government and the voluntary and community sector. It describes how the two sectors should work together for the benefit of wider society.
Compact Advocacy Programme
The Compact Advocacy Programme can help your organisation use the Compact and get better relationships with statutory bodies. May 2008
Compact Voice
Compact Voice represents the views of the voluntary and community sector on all matters relating to the Compact.
May 2008
Sector Independence Day - 4th July
A free 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. July 2008
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It is used to highlight and share the principles of the Compact's overarching undertakings as agreed by Government and voluntary and community sector.
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Cases covered
- Funding
- Consultation and policy Appraisal
- Volunteering
- Black and minority ethnic organisations
- Community organisations






