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The Commission for the Compact, the independent body responsible
for overseeing the Compact, has published its first Annual
Report and Accounts for the period ended 31 March 2009.
During the period, the Commission for the Compact led a
debate on the future of the Compact, with the aim of ensuring
that the Compact continues to improve the quality of partnerships
between the public and the third sector over the next ten
years.
Sir Bert Massie CBE, commissioner for the Compact, said
“2008 was the opportune time for an open debate about
the future of the Compact. At the invitation of the Minister
of the Third Sector, we carried this out during summer and
autumn 2008.
"Moving forward, we are focused on the refresh of
the Compact, bringing it up-to-date and ensuring its relevance
today. The report shows the range of work the Commission
has undertaken during the year to promote effective partnerships
through the Compact that lead to benefits for individuals
and communities.”
The report contains a review of the year highlighting key
events and milestones. These include:
• The appointment of Sir Bert Massie CBE as Commissioner
for the Compact and Richard Corden as Chief Executive.
• The Compact Debate which took place from 7 July
2008 to 10 November 2008 and generated responses from the
statutory, public and third sectors.
• A new look website and the launch of the quarterly
newsletter, Insight.
• Published research on the independence of third
sector organisations, a study into what makes a successful
Local Compact, a study into the relationships between hospices
and Primary Care Trusts, a legal review of the Compact’s
Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Code and related legislation,
the Concise Compact Guide and implementation guidance on
commissioning.
• Compact Week 2008, the national awareness week
to promote the Compact, which took place from 1 to 8 November
2008.
• Compact Awards 2008, the annual awards recognising
excellence in partnership working.
• A reception at No 11 Downing Street to mark the
tenth anniversary of the Compact.
• The Ninth Annual Meeting to review the Compact
which took place on 2 December 2008.
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