Compact
The East Sussex Compact, launched in October 2003, is a written understanding between the public and the Voluntary and Community Sectors which sets out a number of commitments about how the two sectors work together. The aim is to develop a trusting, understanding and respectful relationship between the sectors.
There are six codes of practice which cover specific areas:
- Funding and procurement
- Consultation and policy
- Community groups
- Volunteering
- Black and minority ethnic groups
- Partnerships
Over 40 organisations across East Sussex have signed up to the Compact and we would encourage all our members to consider whether becoming a signatory would benefit their organization. There are over 50 Compact Champions in East Sussex who work to raise awareness, support organizations becoming signatories, and can support organizations who feel there has been a breach.
For more information about signing up or becoming a Champion, please contact Jenny Watson at jenny.watson@3va.org.uk or 01323 639 373.
For more information about the East Sussex Compact and all related documents, please visit A Compact for East Sussex.
CURRENT CONSULTATION
East Sussex Compact is being refreshed. The main changes involve codes of practice for BME organisations, full-cost recovery, partnership working and consultation and community engagement. Further information can be found by clicking here. The deadline for comments to the changes is 6 February.
Has the Compact been breached by signatory?
If you have concerns that a signatory has breached any of the commitments laid out in the East Sussex Compact, please get in touch. We will be more than happy to have an informal chat about your concerns and to help you decide what the best course of action may be. Please contact Jenny Watson, Senior Community Development Officer at jenny.watson@3va.org.uk or 01323 639 373.
Green Flag Award
As part of a national map of high-performing Compact areas, Compact Voice awarded East Sussex with a “green flag”; this recognises exemplary partnership working which has led to better outcomes for the local community. The map highlights 15 “green-flagged” areas, including East Sussex, where using the Compact has delivered real benefits to transform the lives of people and groups in the community. These benefits include delivering better services, and encourage local volunteering. Good partnerships can also help give voice to marginalised groups and help minimise the impact of the spending cuts that many local areas are currently facing.