A Compact is a written agreement between local statutory agencies and the voluntary and community sector, with a commitment to work together to achieve common aims.

For community and voluntary organisations A COMPACT should offer:

• Clearer and fairer relationships with local funders
• Greater opportunities to help shape local policy 
• More opportunities to meet and develop partnerships
  

For statutory agencies A COMPACT should offer:

• Deeper, more meaningful relationships with the groups they fund 
• Chances to learn from community and voluntary organisations 
• Opportunities to consult with a wide and diverse range of communities

You can download more information about the Staffordshire Compact in Tamworth from their website