Compact Box 1

Submitted on 24th November 2010 at 13:26

What is the Compact?
An agreement between government and the voluntary and community sector on how to work together better. Find out more
 

Compact Box 2

Submitted on 24th November 2010 at 12:48

Who is Compact Voice?
We represent the voluntary sector on the Compact, and offer free resources, training, advocacy and tailored help. Find out more
 
 

Compact Box 3

Submitted on 24th November 2010 at 13:24

Why use the Compact?
The Compact can help build better partnerships in your area. Find out more.
 

SOVA signs up to Compact

Submitted on 10th October 2011 at 12:50
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National charity SOVA has signed up to the Compact.
 
SOVA (Supporting Others through Volunteer Action) have developed a Compact-compliant preferred provider process for new tendering opportunities and contracting. As a result, SOVA have secured Compact Voice’s Compliance Mark.

National Audit Office reviewing government’s implementation of the Compact

Submitted on 10th October 2011 at 11:18
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The National Audit Office (NAO) has commenced working on a review of central government's implementation of the Compact, and Compact Voice are encouraging voluntary organisations to contribute their experiences.

NCVO publish Best Practice Guidance for Local Authorities and VCS

Submitted on 7th October 2011 at 13:09
NCVO best practice guide

NCVO have published a new guide, which makes a series of recommendations for local authorities on the ways they can support the sector and alleviate strain by helping organisations adapt to any changes in funding.

Compact Voice response to Open Public Services White Paper

Submitted on 3rd October 2011 at 14:46
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Compact Voice have responded to the Open Public Services White Paper, and you can download our response in full here. While the white paper asks specific questions, our submission provides a response about the consultation exercise, the context in which it was launched, and makes some comments on the text itself.

Guide to Local Compacts Published

Submitted on 6th September 2011 at 10:26
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Compact Voice have published a new guide covering everything you need to know to enable your Compact to work effectively. Local Compacts: A User Guide is available as separate sections covering different areas of local Compact working, or as a single publication.

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Compact networking: A challenge worth taking on

Compact leads are a diverse group. Only a handful of areas fund a dedicated Compact officer, but most will have someone with responsibility for taking forward the Compact - even if its just one aspect of their job. 
  

  

    

  
      
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	In my new role as Engagement Development Officer with Compact Voice, I cover three regions – the South West, the West Midlands and the East Midlands. I’ve been trying to build up a picture of Compact activity in those areas and to get a better feel for what’s happening at a local area in the different regions.