Key Compact principles for the recession
Key Compact principles for the economic downturn.
Introduction
In a period of recession government departments, both national and local, will be under great pressure. It is expected less money will be available for grants and contracts. Policy decisions will be made on what projects continue to be funded, and those for which funding will no longer be available. In an economic downturn public bodies may be tempted to shift risks to the voluntary sector, or not to pay on time.
Highlighted here are the key Compact principles relevant to the economic downturn, identifying what government has signed up to undertake and tips on what you can do to make sure that they are followed.
If you need help and support on how to use the Compact, what principles have been breached and how to best challenge, contact the Compact Advocacy Programme
Download: Key Compact Principles for the Economic Downturn (pdf, 88kb)
What is the Compact?
The Compact is an agreement between public bodies and the Voluntary and Community Sector about how to work better together, creating mutual benefits which will help citizens and communities. The Compact is made up of five codes of good practice.
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