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.
 

Civil Exchange report into the Big Society: 'More needs to be done to engage voluntary sector'

Submitted on 8th May 2012 at 16:14
David Cameron at the launch of the Big Society (2010)

The think tank Civil Exchange has recently published a report following their audit into the Big Society.

The findings make an interesting contribution to the debate about the government’s often divisive flagship policy.

Annual survey of local Compacts: One week left!

Submitted on 23rd April 2012 at 15:56
Compact Voice annual survey

The Compact Voice annual survey of local Compacts is now open.

Compact Voice are encouraging voluntary and community organisations to take 10 minutes to fill in the survey – and are offering everyone who completes the survey the chance to win an Amazon Kindle.

The survey closes on Friday, 11th May 2012 - complete it now for your chance to win. 

Civil Society Minister emphasises importance of Compact compliance across government

Submitted on 14th March 2012 at 16:40
Nick Hurd MP
Today, the Minister for Civil Society, Nick Hurd MP, has written to all government departments emphasising the importance of Compact-compliant consultations, sending them our ‘Meaningful Engagement’ briefing. This sets out how consultations should be delivered to ensure that engagement has the most positive impact and contribution to the design and development of policies and services.  Compact Voice drafted this guidance following engagement with the voluntary and community sector.

NCVO release latest figures on UK voluntary sector

Submitted on 6th March 2012 at 17:50
Civil Society Almanac

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) launched the UK Civil Society Almanac 2012 yesterday.
 
The Almanac, which is released every two years, provides a definitive overview of the voluntary sector’s scope and characteristics, alongside analysis of long-term trends.

New guidance on using the Parliamentary and Health Services Ombudsman

Submitted on 8th February 2012 at 17:49
image of person reading

Compact Voice have today published new guidance on using the services of the Parliamentary and Health Services Ombudsman (PHSO). 

The PHSO is referred to in the Compact Accountability and Transparency Guide as a resource to use ‘when things go wrong’. This briefing note explains when the PHSO can and cannot help, how you can use their services and how to contact them. It also addresses the implications for voluntary organisations, local Compact groups and partnerships.

Download the briefing in our resources section.

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Blogs

A year in the life of an Engagement Development Officer

I have been in my post now for twelve months. The time has gone very quickly as I have been extremely busy.

  

  

    

  
      
Introducing the East of England Compact Network

  
  
  

	
Our research suggested that regional Compact networks add real value to local Compacts. Now we are putting that idea to the test by establishing the East of England Compact Network