The Empowering the Voluntary Sector project brings
together the expertise of Compact Advocacy, based at NCVO, NAVCA
and the Public Law Project. The partners will deliver this
innovative project consisting of advice on managing disputes and
training in using the principles of public law and Compact to
prevent and manage disputes with public bodies until September
2011.
The project will also continue to publish regular newsletters
with updates, case studies, and hints and tips to manage and
prevent breaches of public law and non-compliance with the
Compact.
The overall aim of the project remains unchanged; to strengthen the
relationship between third sector organisations and public bodies
and significantly increase opportunities to influence funding and
other decisions made by public bodies.
Kevin Curley, chief executive of NAVCA says:
"The public law training courses have helped to transform the
negotiating skills of local third sector representatives across
England since 2006. Equipped with an understanding of the
principles of public law infrastructure organisations and frontline
groups are able to challenge local authorities and Primary Care
Trusts which fail to consult the local third sector or commit
serious Compact breaches.
Neither local charities nor local authorities want to end up in the
High Court as a result of judicial reviews.
These public law courses enable local organisations to argue and
negotiate from a position of strength. Through this new partnership
we will be able to give local organisations even more help."
