The new structure, which has brought the two sector representatives together to provide a single service, aims to help organisations access support when negotiating their relationships with government. The grouping took place on 30 April.

NCVO’s Compact manager Saskia Daggett said there would now be a “one stop shop” for the voluntary sector for all enquiries about the Compact.

“The new Compact structure will enable the provision of a more closely coordinated support of individual organisations in their relationships with government,” she said. “This will also give the two teams better links and synergy, giving voice a solid evidence base and focus, based on the patterns and themes from the Advocacy cases”.

For more information visit www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/compactadvocacy