A Compact is a written agreement between local statutory agencies and the voluntary and community sector, with a commitment to work together to achieve common aims.  

For community and voluntary organisations A COMPACT should offer: Clearer and fairer relationships with local funders, Greater opportunities to help shape local policy, and More opportunities to meet and develop partnerships. 

For statutory agencies A COMPACT should offer: Deeper, more meaningful relationships with the groups they fund, Chances to learn from community and voluntary organisations, and Opportunities to consult with a wide and diverse range of communities. 

Click here to download more information about the Staffordshire Compact in Tamworth

Making the Staffordshire Compact a Reality - new codes of practice and resolution procedure - click here for more information

New National Compact

The coalition government has revised and shortened the national Compact and has produced an Accountability and Transparency Guide.  

Compact Voice has published a new collection of case studies that highlight some recent examples of effective Compact working.  The document can be downloaded at: http://www.compactvoice.org.uk/sites/default/files/local_compacts_at_work.pdf