Responding to consultations effectively: Tips for voluntary organisations

This short guidance has been developed following discussions with representatives from a range of government departments.  

These short tips aim to help voluntary organisations to respond effectively and efficiently to any departmental consultation, ensuring that their voices – and those of their service users – are heard and listened to.

Compact Voice has also produced accompanying guidance for Government departments to ensure they engage meaningfully with the voluntary sector when consulting, especially if timeframes are shorter. This guidance can be downloaded here.