The Cumbria Compact
November ’24 update:
Share your views: Covenant to improve the relationship between civil society and government
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) are working closely with national government and ACEVO (the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations) to develop a Civil Society Covenant.
The Covenant is a new agreement to improve the relationship between civil society and government.
Following the development of a Voluntary Sector Manifesto earlier this year, draft principles were developed that will define a new two-way relationship, which is vital to ensure organisations like yours can achieve your mission. Once finalised, these principles will form the Civil Society Covenant.
The Covenant will:
- support collaboration between civil society organisations and government
- ensure respect for the different roles we play, and protect our independence
- support all public bodies and civil society organisations
- build on and support existing agreements in place at a local level
- complement other arrangements in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Your views and thoughts are needed on the draft principles – whether you’ve had a positive or negative experience of engaging with local or national government. This is a great opportunity for Cumbrian voices to influence the national Covenant, which can help to remove some of the barriers that often stall local community action.
Click here to find out more and add your views
Autumn ’24 update:
A meeting in March discussed a new approach to Councils and the voluntary/community sector working together across Cumbria. There was overwhelming support for this and both Councils are now developing their thinking about how they will take this work forwards in their area.
We look forward to sharing outcomes and further developing ideas with you soon.
We are reviewing the content on this page. You can view earlier information below.
The Compact outlines the relationship between the public sector and the voluntary and community sector in Cumbria allowing them to work together more effectively to strengthen communities and improve people’s lives.
Download the Cumbria Compact.
Download the Compact summary.
Volunteering
The Volunteering Code of Practice is part of the Cumbria Compact:
Download the Volunteering Code of Practice.
Positive Dispute Resolution Process
This document contains a description of what to do if you think that an organisation has broken the commitments made through the Cumbria Compact:
Download the Positive Dispute Resolution Process.
Compact Voice
Compact Voice is the voice of the voluntary sector on the Compact. They provide training and resources, and represent the sector’s concerns to the Government.
Audit tools for working together
Below you can download checklists which are an audit tool/quick reference for any work you might be undertaking.
‘VS’ refers to the checklists aimed at the voluntary and community sector, and ‘PS’ are the checklists for public sector organisations.
