COMPACT

COMPACT is a government initiative which is supported by National Codes of Practice on:

Community Groups
Black and Minority Ethnic Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations
Volunteering
Funding and Procurement
Consultation and Policy Appraisal

COMPACT documents set out the principles which statutory agencies (for example Local Authorities, NHS Trust, Constabulary) and other voluntary and community sector partners follow in their dealings with one another.

Information about COMPACT can be found on the COMPACT website (opens in a new window).

Why does Erewash need a COMPACT?

In Erewash there are already some excellent relationships between statutory and voluntary sectors. However this is usually based on good relationships between individuals.

If these key people leave, we need to ensure that successful engagement continues. Writing down our expectations of one another using COMPACT Codes of Practice as a framework and starting point is helpful for new people joining these partnerships.

Erewash has agreed to the Derbyshire COMPACT principles including areas like funding, consultation, policy development, volunteering and working with Black and Ethnic minority (BME) groups.

View the full Derbyshire Compact Agreement on the Derbyshire County Council Website (opens in a new window).