The Compact is a longstanding agreement that sets out shared principles and guidelines for effective partnership working between government and the third sector in England.
It underpins the relationship all third sector organisations have with public bodies and is an important reference for all Trustees leading our local third sector organisations.
A key aim for the Thrive Trustee Network is to ensure that every Trustee in North East Lincolnshire is familiar with the Compact, our local versions and how it can be used to empower the relationship between their organisation and any public bodies.
Sources of information
www.thecompact.org.uk – for national information about the Compact
www.compactvoice.org.uk – practical support on making the Compact work
www.vanel.org.uk/compact – local North East Lincolnshire Compact as supported by VANEL
Downloads
“An introduction to the Compact” – national version
“The Compact” – national version
Visit www.vanel.org.uk/compact to download local versions of each part of the Compact.
the Future
The Coalition has re-affirmed its committment to the Compact, but after a refresh nationally in 2009, future development of our local version of the Compact has temporarily been put on hold. This will enable us to guage committment & development of the Compact nationally first. Watch this space (or rather, watch www.vanel.org.uk/compact).
Public Law
The Compact is underpinned by the priniciples of Public Law.
Information about Public Law on www.publiclawproject.org.uk, the website of the Public Law Project.
Direct support for the third sector is available on public law via the Empowering the Voluntary Sector project.
Visit te website of this NAVCA supported project here. Lots of information, newsletters and details of training.
Training
VANEL promotes both the Compact and an understanding of Public Law.
We run occassional free briefings on Public Law, & the next is scheduled for 23rd Sept 2010. (contact VANEL on 01472 231123 for more details).
If you and your board of Trustees would like to find out more about the Compact, please contact us to discuss how we can supply you with materials or even come and talk to your group.