A three month dialogue to discuss the future of the Compact and
the role of the Commission for the Compact is now underway. The
Commission for the Compact has issued a discussion document
containing questions to stimulate the debate.
Press Release - Compact Debate Discussion Paper (Word)
Press Release - Compact Debate Discussion Paper (PDF)
Compact Debate Discussion Paper (Word)
Compact Debate Discussion Paper (PDF)
The three key questions in the discussion document are:
- What sort of agreement should the Compact be in the
future?
- How could the form and content of the Compact be enhanced to
make it fit for the future?
- How could the Commission for the Compact change to ensure
better implementation of the Compact?
Sir Bert Massie CBE, Commissioner for the Compact, said:
"Earlier this month, I was asked by Phil Hope MP, Minister for
the Third Sector, to start a debate on the future of the Compact in
this its tenth year. The paper we have issued today is not a formal
consultation document but is intended to be used as a prompt for
wider debate. When the debate reaches its end, and there is some
consensus on a way forward, the Government will carry out a formal
impact assessment of the proposals and undertake a full public
consultation.
"If it works as well as it could, the Compact has the potential
to improve the way in which governmental and voluntary and
community organisations work with each other and that would benefit
everyone. I would urge everyone with and interest and a point of
view to contribute to this debate".
A dedicated email address -
debate@thecompact.org.uk
- has been set up to receive comments and will be open until Monday
10 November 2008. The Commission will then analyse the views and
evidence, and forward proposals to the Minister of the Third
Sector.
Views can be submitted until Monday 10 November 2008 by writing
to:
The Compact Debate
Commission for the Compact
77 Paradise Circus Queensway
Birmingham
B1 2DT
or by emailing
debate@thecompact.org.uk