Local Compact Champions Pack is released
Compact Voice and the Commission for the Compact have developed a new resource pack to support Compact champions from the voluntary sector.
We are the voice of the voluntary sector on the Compact — an agreement between the sector and the Government to ensure better working together. We provide training and resources, and represent the sector's concerns to the government.
Thurrock – no cuts to local groups despite difficult times
Thurrock Council has this week committed to protect its local voluntary sector, despite a £4 million reduction in its 2010/2011 budget. It has ring-fenced funding for local groups, who provide valuable services such as training for jobless young people, support and advice for BME communities and residential care for elderly people.
Fawcett Society challenges Government's emergency budget under discrimination law
Daniel Fluskey (Compact Advocacy Programme) 9 August 2010
Some people may have seen in the news last week that the Fawcett Society has launched a legal challenge to the Government’s recent emergency budget.
Dept of Health demonstrates its Compact commitment
The Department of Health (DH) this week invited voluntary and community sector organisations to apply for the Innovation Excellence and Service Development Fund, an investment programme which supports health and social care projects.
Merton is managing cuts together - so can you
Merton Council and CVS, representing the local voluntary sector, have lead the way in how to manage cuts to council budgets while maintaining services to the local community - and ensuring sustainability for those who provide them.
New policing guide emphasises Compact working
The National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA) has released a new guide to local policing, which details the role of the National and Local Compacts in local policing and good community relationships.
News round-up 15 July 2010 - Government recognises Compact is critical to its agenda
As the reality of public service expenditure cuts starts to hit home, the importance of the Compact in ensuring key services and community groups are protected, looms larger than ever.
Apply now for our new Priority Areas Programme
Following a successful pilot scheme in 2009, Compact Voice has launched a new national Priority Areas Programme. This programme provides free tailored support over a six-month period from Compact Voice staff, to help you implement your Local Compact.
The solution to easing the pain of cuts is to manage them together
Dugald McNaughtan 24 July 2010
We‘re now well and truly into the “age of austerity”, with the effects of cuts being felt across the country. We’re getting reports from delegates at our regional events, through our website and through our helpline of a diverse picture – in some areas cuts have been applied retrospectively from the end of last financial year, some groups have been informed of cuts to come, while others are still unaware of whether they will have any funding in the future.
Government departments pledge commitment to the Compact during difficult financial times
As the roll-out of recent spending cuts to public services continues, Compact Voice is pleased to learn that The Department of Health (DH) and the Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG) have both announced new initiatives to promote their commitment to the Compact.
Latest resources
West Sussex: Influence and Engagement Evaluation Toolkit
The National Compact
Wirral Compact Champions Powerpoint
East Sussex Champions
Local Compact map
View our map of Local Compact performance around England, highlighting high-performing areas with green flags
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