Bolsover Local Strategic Partnership

The Derbyshire Compact

What is a compact?

A compact sets out a framework to guide future relationships between the statutory sector, voluntary and community organisations.

Why have a compact?

Many Local Government initiatives emphasise the need for partnership working as the basis for action at local level.

The delivery of effective, equitable and efficient services relies upon strong relationships between the different agencies concerned. As a result, the nature of the relationship between statutory organisations and the Voluntary/Community Sector is increasingly important.

The national picture

The National Compact was launched by Government in November 1998. Since then Statutory Organisations and Voluntary Organisations have been encouraged to develop their own Compacts, bearing in mind local circumstances.

In Derbyshire

In Derbyshire a good relationship already exists between statutory organisations and Voluntary organisations/Community groups. A Compact is seen as the means of developing that relationship further over the coming years, building upon existing good practice.

Community groups and the Derbyshire Compact

It is important that the distinctive needs and interests of Community Groups are taken into account, by both statutory and voluntary organisations, as their perspectives and concerns may differ from those of other voluntary organisations.

Partners to the Derbyshire Compact will consider the national Code of Good Practice, regarding Community Groups.

You can view or download a pdf copy of the Derbyshire Compact from the

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