03/11/09
By Andrew Holt
Officials in central government departments and non-departmental public bodies are taking part in a new national survey to measure the levels of awareness, knowledge, use and understanding of the Compact.
This national survey, which is currently taking place across England, is the first comprehensive assessment of the Compact at government and non-departmental public body level.
Initiated by the Commission for the Compact, the results will set a series of baseline figures and subsequent annual surveys will measure performance and set an agenda for the Commission's future work with government and non-departmental public bodies.
Sir Bert Massie CBE, Commissioner for the Compact, said: "As a piece of government policy, it is vitally important we are aware of the extent of understanding and use of the Compact in government.
"Participating in this baseline survey will help show us how far the Compact is embedded across government and non-departmental public bodies in England as well as identify areas where gaps are occurring.
"We would like to recruit as many participants as possible to gain as full a picture as we can. We are therefore interested in hearing from people whose role within government or non-departmental public bodies means they have a working relationship with third sector organisations. I would urge those people to take part in the survey by contacting the Commission for further information."
The online baseline survey closes on Monday November 16 2009. Findings from the survey will be available in Spring 2010.
The Commission for the Compact has commissioned NfpSynergy, a social research consultancy, to undertake the first year of the research study, working in collaboration with Digital Public.
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