Commissioning and funding
The voluntary sector is often best placed to provide front line services to the community. Read more about how partners can work together to improve the commissioning and procurement process.
Compact and Procurement (PDF 900 KB)
Frequently asked questions about procurement law and the Compact
Commissioning Guidance for Public Bodies (PDF 1.17MB)
Implementation guidance for observing Compact principles in commissioning
European structural funding report (PDF 543KB)
Compact application and the administration of European structural funding
New financial year - use your Compact (PDF 85KB)
Using your Compact to ensure continuity of funding into the next financial year
Safeguard Sector stability during public sector cuts (PDF 66KB)
Two page handout of advice for voluntary groups and public sector partners when cuts loom
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Essential Reading
Independence Matters is a guide to the Compact and the independence of the third sector