The Gloucestershire Compact
Use the links to the left to find information about the Compact
Gloucestershire Compact newsletter 2008 (download in pdf format)
Someone else’s office is the place to be! Compact Shadowing is coming up…
Curious about public sector partners? Want to find out more about a particular voluntary organisation or an area of work?
Then register your interest to take part in the Compact Shadowing exercise later this year. All you need is to keep a half day free in September or October. You can either offer to be a host to someone wanting to take up a shadowing opportunity, or you can shadow someone from a different sector yourself – and it’s even better if you do both!
The aim of Compact Shadowing is to increase understanding between the sectors. Last year, forty people took part. All participants found it a hugely positive and interesting experience. One commented:
“I have a greater understanding of the huge amount of knowledge and experience that they [the VCS] can contribute to the strategic planning process”
So if you are passionate about partnerships and want to take part, contact Roisin Harte on 01452 522600 or email
Compact Case Studies
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has made available some online case studies about the impact of the Compact. Find the case studies here, and more general information about using the Compact can be found at www.compactvoice.org.uk.
News: Tewkesbury Borough Council joins Compact
The Compact Group is pleased to announce that Tewkesbury Borough Council has signed up to the Compact and joined the Compact Group.
Come into the shadows - Compact in Action!
Would you like to learn more about the work of a partner organisation? Then sign up to be part of the Compact Shadowing exercise in September and October 2009.
Last year 40 people from both sectors took part, and overwhelmingly found it to be an interesting and enlightening experience. Comments included:
“I became aware that, apart from the size of the organisation, many of the pressures and constraints are very similar.” Voluntary sector organisation.
“I have a greater understanding of the huge amount of knowledge and experience they [the VCS] can contribute to the strategic planning process.” Public sector organisation.
The aim of the exercise is to increase understanding between the public and voluntary and community sectors. If you are interested in finding out more and in participating later this year, contact or ring 01452 522600
