The following organisations can provide independent advice and support with regards to local and national Compacts.
Commission for the Compact
The commission work with key partners to take the Compact forward including Compact Voice, who represent the views of the voluntary and community sector in England on the Compact, and the Office of the Third Sector who ensure that the Commission and government work closely together on Compact issues.
Key to the aims of the commission is the effective implementation of the Compact and greater benefit for people and communities through excellent policies, programmes and services.
Commission for the Compact
77 Paradise Circus
Queensway
Birmingham
B1 2DT
T: 0121 237 5900
F: 0121 233 2120
Compact Voice
Represents the voluntary and community sector in England on taking the national Compact forward.
They also support Local Compact Voice in helping to make more effective use of Local Compacts with local public bodies.
Together they work directly with Government and the Commission for the Compact to improve the relationship between the sector, government and local public bodies for mutual advantage and community gain.
Paul Barasi
Compact Voice Officer
T: 020 7520 2453
Compact Advocacy Programme
The Compact Advocacy Programme was set up, and is run, by the voluntary and community sector for the sector. Based at the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), it provides practical support and wider campaigning to the sector in cases where the Government has breached the Compact.
Since 2002, the Compact Advocacy Programme has been instrumental in ensuring compliance with the Compact at a national and local level through advocacy, campaigning and lobbying statutory bodies on behalf of the sector.
Regent's Wharf
8 All Saints Street
London
N1 9RL
T: 020 7520 2561
Local Government Ombudsman
The Local Government Ombudsman investigate complaints about councils and certain other bodies. They investigate complaints about most council matters including housing, planning, education and social services.
Local Government Ombudsman
10th Floor
Millbank Tower
Millbank
London SW1P 4QP
T: 020 7217 4620 or 0845 602 1983 (Advice line)
F: 020 7217 4621
Other
Cabinet Office – Office of the Third Sector
Information on Compacts can also be sought from the Office of the Third Sector whose main aim is to develop an environment that enables the third sector to thrive, grow in its contribution to Britain's society, economy and environment. A key part of their role is promoting the Compact.
Office of the Third Sector
35 Great Smith Street
London SW1P 3BQ
T: 020 7276 6400
W:
http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/
