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The State of Independence
A research study into independence and the Compact (published Sep 08)
The report, undertaken on behalf of the Commission for the Compact, is the initial outcome of the first part of this work. Rocket Science was commissioned to look at a sample of eight central government departments in order to assess their understanding of and commitment to the Compact, particularly on the issue of the sector’s independence and its right to campaign. The focus of the research has been on the eight departments, but the report’s findings and recommendations are anticipated to be useful across central government as well as its various Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs).
2. Introduction to the BME Compact Code
… a framework for joint working
3. Black and Minority Ethnic Voluntary and Community Organisations Code of Good Practice
The BME Compact Code provides a framework for joint working towards race equality that gives the BME sector an increased voice, and more effective support and resources.
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The Launch of Voice4Change England's new Compact Webpage
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The webpage will include information about the Compact and how Voice4Change England will work with the BME Third Sector to take the Compact forward.
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BME Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations Code
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This Code provides a framework for joint working towards race equality that gives the BME sector an increased voice, and more effective support and resources.
Government recognises the important role of the BME sector in ensuring the voluntary and community sector is more representative of society, and in supporting Government’s efforts to create a more cohesive and inclusive society. The BME sector represents diverse communities including faith groups and refugee and asylum seeker organisations.
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BME Voluntary and Community OrganisationsCompact Code of Good Practice
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Key points for a framework of partnership between Government and the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) voluntary and community sector.
• Vital that Government and BME sector engage in a positive relationship for
mutual benefit.
• Recognition of the important role of the BME voluntary and community sector and
the diverse communities it seeks to represent including faith groups and refugee
and asylum seeker organisations.
• Commitment by both Government and the sector to taking forward Race Equality
together.
• Ensure BME organisations are an inherent part of consultation and policy
processes through involvement from a large pool of individuals and organisations.
• Invest in the BME voluntary and community sector.
• Support the development of capacity and infrastructure within the BME sector at
local, regional and national levels.
• Recognise importance of local relations and partnership involvement.
• Value and celebrate volunteering by BME people. -
The State of Independence A research study into independence and the Compact Set 2008
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Background to The State of Independence report
The report of the Eighth Compact Annual Meeting recommended a programme of work for 2008-9 which included measures to strengthen the independence, voice and campaigning work of the sector.
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Voice4Change England has launched its new Compact Webpage
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Details of Voice4Change England's new Compact Web Page.
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Compact Refresh
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Please find attached link to an introduction to the Compact together. Below is a link to the Compact Voice website.
- Upcoming Events
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FREE EVENT:Capacity Building BME Communites Seminar for Development Workers in WoE Region
Vassall Centre Trust Gill Avenue, Fishponds, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2QQ,
17/03/2010 -
BDA's Annual Funder Fayre March 2010
Salvation Army Hall, Hassel Drive Lawrence Hill Bristol BS2 0AN,
23/03/2010
- Address
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Black Development Agency
5, Russell Town Avenue,
Bristol0117 939 6645
