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.
 

NCVO's Counting the Cuts Report: Revealing the scale of voluntary sector funding cuts

Submitted on 14th May 2013 at 18:00
NCVO logo

NCVO have today published an update to their 2011 Counting the Cuts report, which examines the scale of funding cuts to the voluntary sector so far, as well as those to come.

The Report uses Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts of public spending, along with NCVO Civil Society Almanac data on charities' income sources, to estimate the impact of reductions in public spending on charities.

Guidance on JSNAs published by Department of Health

Submitted on 8th April 2013 at 11:23
department of health

The Department of Health have now issued statutory guidance on Joint Strategic Needs Assessments (JSNAs).

The Statutory Guidance has been issued following consultation on draft guidance, which Compact Voice responded to.

Parliamentary Question raised on government approach to consultation and the Compact

Submitted on 4th March 2013 at 16:01
House of lords

Lord Lester of Herne Hill, a long-time human rights advocate, has raised a parliamentary question concerning the government's adherence to Compact principles during consultations - the question and answer from Lord Wallace of Saltaire is can be read in full here.

Blogs

The End

So, this is the end. Not for the Compact (online critics relax), but for my time at Compact Voice.

A couple of months ago, I blogged about how the Compact isn’t quite dead yet and I’m pleased to report that it’s still here and alive and well.

  

  

    

  
      
Harnessing the power of complaints? 

  
  
  

	
Opinions about complaining are often divided but when we are living in a service-oriented society what do we do when services are poor and cause us distress?