WHAT is a Compact?

Webster defines it as ‘an agreement between parties,’ and as ‘a covenant.’ One might say a compact is a contract, or a promise.

The Compact says that public agencies will work with third sector bodies ‘In Equal Respect’ and employing the Compact Principles of transparency, accountability, clear communication, equity and respect.

The Edinburgh Compact Partnership is the primary context within which statutory partners come face to face with a range of voluntary and community sector (sometimes called the ‘third sector’) interests. The Partnership is responsible for taking forward the work of the Compact Strategy and its Action Plan.

More on the Edinburgh Compact

More on the Volunteering Strategy:

• Introduction to the Strategy
• Background to the Strategy
• Role & Remit of iGIVE- Articles of Operation
• iGIVE (Implementation Group) - Papers
• iGIVE (Implementation Group) Members & Meeting Details
• The Edinburgh Partnership
• Consultation Launch Event
• Strategy Weblinks