Working with the voluntary and community sector

On this page:

What is the Compact?
How we work with the voluntary sector
Our statement on the Compact
For more information

What is the Compact?

The Compact on relations between government and the voluntary and community sector provides the framework for partnership working between the two.

We are committed to implementing its principles.

The Compact applies in England but we are also taking forward joint working initiatives in Wales with voluntary and community sector partners.

How we work with the voluntary sector

The LSC deals with the voluntary sector in two ways:

there is a broad and wide ranging relationship in that agencies can help improve public services and engage with clients
there is a smaller group of agencies that we contract with to provide legal services.

Our relationship with this second group is narrower and governed by contract and procurement law.

Our statement on the Compact

The LSC's Chief Executive has published a statement on the Compact and its application in relation to legal aid procurement, consultation and client engagement.

The statement is under Documents.

For more information

Please contact Third Sector Liaison Officer Lily Loke (020 7759 0431).

Read more information on the Compact on the official website.

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Last updated: 19 February 2008