Policy

13 November, 2007

LSC is 'committed' to the Compact

Working with the Compact Advocacy Programme to improve relationship with VCS

The Legal Services Commission (LSC) is committed to working within the Compact. It has been working with the Compact Advocacy Programme on improving its relationship with the voluntary and community sector (VCS).

The Compact provides the framework for partnership working between the government and the VCS. It applies in England but the LSC is also taking forward joint working initiatives with VCS partners in Wales.

The Chief Executive of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations' (NCVO), Stuart Etherington said -

'NCVO's Compact Advocacy Programme has been working with the Legal Services Commission and a coalition of voluntary agencies to help improve their working relationship.

We are pleased with the progress that has been made so far and will continue to work together to ensure a partnership fully in line with the Compact, based on mutual respect, involvement, participation and good communication.'

LSC Chief Executive, Carolyn Regan also welcomed the relationship by saying that -

'We have long recognised the wide role that the voluntary and community sector plays in public services. The sector is committed to meeting client needs, can play an ambassadorial role in promoting legal aid and has the ability for innovation and piloting.

As well as funding and procurement, we will also be increasing our focus on consultation and client engagement going forward.'

For more information see the LSC press release Legal Services Commission and the voluntary and community sector.

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