The Compact document is a vision document; a statement of shared principles and undertakings that underpins the relationship between statutory authorities and voluntary, community and faith sector in the future.
The underlying principle of the Compact is that community, voluntary and faith sector activity is fundamental to the development of a socially inclusive society. The Compact aims to strengthen the important role the community, voluntary and faith sector has in developing and delivering services in Greenwich. This means building trust through transparency, inclusiveness and equality, based on shared values and respect.
What is the Compact?
- The Compact is an agreement between the voluntary, community and faith sector, the Council, and other public sector agencies in Greenwich.
- It sets out a new way of partnership working to improve the relationship between the sectors for mutual advantage.
- It contains commitments that all parties need to sign up to
- It seeks to ensure that the voluntary, community and faith sector is actively encourage and supported
- It sets out the shared principles and undertakings which underpin the relationship between the voluntary, community and faith sector and the public sector in Greenwich.
The Compact is due to be released shortly. More information about a launch date and event will be available on these pages shortly.