Compact Voice is the voice of the voluntary sector in England, in matters relating to the Compact between the government and voluntary sector to ensure better working. We offer practical help and guidance on how to get the Compact working for your organisation and in your local area. We also give voice to your views on the Compact to both local and national government
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Latest News
New Compact Voice briefing on imminent public service cuts
1 Mar 2010
With cuts to public services in England on the horizon, Compact Voice has released guidance on how the Compact can help partners weather the "perfect storm".
Marmot Review on Health Inequalities published
26 Feb 2010
The long-awaited review on Health Inequalities, chaired by Sir Michael Marmot, was recently published. It establishes a number of new initiatives to tackle the problem of health inequalities in England, and argues that central to the delivery these objectives will be action taken by “central and local government, the NHS, the third and private sectors and community groups.”
New research into how Compact is used to resolve disputes
26 Feb 2010
Compact Voice have commissioned research into Compact Advocacy case studies to identify trends in the resolution of Compact cases.
New financial year guidance
10 Feb 2010
Compact Voice has released a new fact-sheet, containing Compact guidance for voluntary groups preparing for the next financial year.
Compact Voice release Impact Report
2 Feb 2010
Compact Voice have released a brief report into their key activities during 2009, in what is set to be an annual series.
Compact Advocacy wins longest running case
15 Jan 2010
One of the Compact Advocacy Programme's longest running cases has been successfully resolved in early 2010.
Compact Voice launches champions programme
11 Jan 2010
Compact Voice is leading a new programme of recruitment and support for Compact champions in 2010, including online resources and tailored advice.
Refresh Q&A now available
5 Jan 2010
Compact Voice has developed a short question and answer resource, in light of the launch of the refreshed Compact.
Refreshed Compact launches today
16 Dec 2009
On 16 December 2009, the refreshed national Compact document was launched. Developed following months of consultation, the new Compact is leaner, more focussed and reflects the changing operating environment for the partnership between government and the voluntary sector.
Minister promises greater Compact scrutiny at critical time for Compact
10 Dec 2009
Angela Smith yesterday appeared before Parliament, apologising for breaching the Compact in her recent decision to divert funding from the Campaign Research Programme. She stated that this was an "isolated breach" of Compact Principles.
Angela Smith Apologises for Compact Breach
9 Dec 2009
Angela Smith today called her decision to divert money away from the Campaigning Research Programme and into the Hardship Fund an "isolated breach of the Compact"
Compact Voice disturbed by Minister’s continued silence
1 Dec 2009
Over two weeks have passed since Angela Smith MP (Labour’s Minister for the Third Sector) made the controversial decision to cut funding to the Campaign Research Programme - in breach of the Compact. Since then, despite continued and widespread efforts to try and seek assurances from the Minister that she remains committed to the principles of the Compact, no official statement has been made by her.