The Compact

 

The Renewed Compact is an agreement between the Coalition Government, and their associated Non-Departmental Public Bodies, Arms Length Bodies and Executive Agencies, and civil society organisations (CSOs) in England. The agreement aims to ensure that the Government and CSOs work effectively in partnership to achieve common goals and outcomes for the benefit of communities and citizens in England.

 

To download a copy of the Renewed Compact Click Here.

 

For the purposes of the Compact, civil society organisations include charities, social enterprises and voluntary and community groups.

 

The outcomes and commitments stated in the Compact will set the foundation for a productive relationship between the Government and CSOs.

 

Local areas are encouraged to follow the principles in the document. These will play an important role in ensuring empowered and sustainable communities.

 

Alongside this document, measures have been introduced to ensure there is greater accountability and transparency around the implementation of the Compact.

 

An effective partnership between the Government and CSOs will help achieve the following outcomes:

1. A strong, diverse and independent civil society

2. Effective and transparent design and development of policies, programmes and public services

3. Responsive and high-quality programmes and services

4. Clear arrangements for managing changes to programmes and services

5. An equal and fair society

 

For more information on the Compact, including implementation guides, what to do if differences emerge and examples of best practice, contact Compact Voice.

 

Compact Voice

Regent’s Wharf

8 All Saints Street

London N1 9RL

Email: compact@compactvoice.org.uk

Telephone: 0207 520 2451

Website: www.compactvoice.org.uk

Twitter: @compactvoice