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LOCAL COMPACT - Working in Partnership

WHAT IS A LOCAL COMPACT

  • A written understanding between the local statutory bodies & the voluntary & community sector
  • A framework for a new approach to partnership & to help improve relationships
  • Helps us to understand & value the roles, nature & contribution of different kinds of organisations
  • Has undertakings on both sides & mechanisms to make sure it works
  • Sets standards for communications, consultation & support
  • Provides a practical tool to help us work together

Go to the Braintree District Local Compact webpage for:-

  • For the latest Braintree District Local Compact news
  • To view the Braintree District Local Compact document
  • and latest codes of practice
  • How to sign up and be a part of the Braintree District Local Compact


ESSEX COMPACT

Does your organisation work at county level or with county statutory organisations such as Essex County Council. If the answer is yes then check out the Essex Compact at www.essexpartnership.org
The Essex Compact covers statutory-voluntary relationships at the county level and may also be used where two or more districts are involved; district compacts cover issues within districts. If you are involved in county wide processes, or have a grant from the County Council for example, it may be useful to sign up to the County Compact as well as the district one. THEY DO NOT CONFLICT.

If you are already signed up to the Braintree District Local Compact (BDLC) and work only in the Braintree District then the BDLC may be sufficient for your group. If you think that your organisation may benefit by signing up to both and would like more information please contact Judy Cuddeford, BDVSA email judy@bdvsa.org or Yvette Wetton, Essex County Council. e.mail yvette.wetton@essex.gov.uk

NATIONAL COMPACT

This is an agreement between the government and third sector (independant voluntary organisations, charities, community groups, etc) to ensure better working together.

The Coalition Government are committed to the Compact and at the end of 2010 they published a revised National Compact. If you wish to find out more about the National Compact check it out  at www.compactvoice.org.uk.

Compact Voice are the national compact voice for the voluntary and community sector.