This discussion document from the Home Office sets out the relationship between the Government and the Voluntary and Community Sector and it seeks views on proposals for strengthening the Compact on Relations. It also sets out a series of undertakings to which the Government and the voluntary and community sector both agree. These include Government respecting the independence of the sector and consulting early on policies which affect it. In return, the sector undertakes to operate through open and accountable organisations, involve all stakeholders and embrace diversity.The document highlights the role of voluntary and community organisations in helping to build social capital, the invisible glue which gives a sense of community. It also describes their capacity to unleash the power and potential of individual and collective action, either through taking action themselves, or by lobbying others to do so. In turn, this develops skills and experience which can potentially help achieve better social outcomes. They can deliver personalised public services, particularly for those from marginalised and disadvantaged groups.
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