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Useful links

The unltimate aim of the Dover & District Compact is better outcomes for people and stronger communities.

Below are some links and contact details that we think you might find useful:

National Level

The new Compact has been published by the coalition government in partnership with Compact Voice:  

• Cabinet Office

The Office for Civil Society, as part of the Cabinet Office, leads work across Government to support voluntary and    community groups, social enterprises, charities, cooperatives and mutuals. It is the representative body for the interests of the Government in all matters relating to the Compact.

• Compact Voice

Formally known as the Compact Working Group. Compact Voice is the representative body for the interests of the voluntary and community sector in Compact matters.

Other National and Regional Links

• Department for Communities and Local Government
  Communities and Local Government sets policy on local government, housing, urban regeneration, planning and fire and rescue. It has responsibility for all race equality and community cohesion related issues in England and for building regulations, fire safety and some housing issues in England and Wales.
• Compact Advocacy
  The Compact Advocacy Programme advocates on behalf of voluntary and community organisations to ensure government treats the sector fairly. The Programme is based at the National Council for Voluntary Organisations in London and is funded by the Big Lottery Fund.
• Local Government Group
  The LG Group works to support, promote and improve local government.
• DirectGov
  Public services all in one place
• Audit Commission
  The Audit Commission is an independent watchdog, driving economy, efficiency and effectiveness in local public services to deliver better outcomes for everyone
• National Council for Voluntary Organisations
  Giving voice and support to civil society.
• National Association for Voluntary and Community Action
  National voice of third sector infrastructure in England.
• Public Law Project
  PLP is an independent, national legal charity which aims to improve access to public law remedies for those whose access is restricted by poverty, discrimination or other similar barriers.
• Charity Commission
  Regulator for charities in England & Wales.
• Guide Star
  Website with comprehensive information about every charity - from the largest national charity to the thousands of small charities that are active in every community. 
• Equality and Human Rights Commission 
  A statutory body with the responsibility to protect, enforce and promote equality across the seven "protected" grounds - age, disability, gender, race, religion and belief, sexual orientation and gender reassignment.
• RAISE
  RAISE exists to champion the third sector’s unique contribution to making South East England socially, economically and environmentally sustainable.
• Action for Communties in Rural England
  The national umbrella body of the Rural Community Action Network (RCAN), which operates at national, regional and local level in support of rural communities across the country.
• Community Legal Advice
  Community Legal Advice is a free and confidential advice service paid for by legal aid.
• Planning Aid
  Planning Aid provides free, independent and professional town planning advice and support to communities and individuals who cannot afford to pay planning consultant fees.
• Family Services
  This is an online directory that gives parents and those working with families the ability to search for information about childcare and family services in both their local community and nationally.
• Place Survey
  A major new national survey on what the public think of where they live and their local council.
• Real Help Now
  The Government is responding to the effects of the economic downturn through its Real Help Now programme. Links to practical information and advice: Help with keeping your home, with training and skills, and with jobs and benefits.

Local Level

• Action with Communities in Rural Kent
  The Rural Community Council for Kent and Medway.
• Kent Partners Compact
  Information on the Kent Partners Compact.
• CASE Kent
  CASE Kent works for and on behalf of local voluntary and community organisations, to support and develop community initiatives and voluntary action, and to encourage liaison between voluntary and statutory organisations. Their area of operation covers the local authority districts of Ashford, Dover, Shepway and Thanet.
• Dover District Volunteer Centre
  The volunteer centre for the Dover district. The centre recruits volunteers and places them with voluntary and community groups that are seeking volunteers.
• Dover, Deal and District Citizens Advice Bureau
  The UK's largest advice provider - offering free, independent, confidential and impartial information and advice to everyone who needs it, regardless of race, sex, colour, disability, sexuality or nationality. 
• Dover District Voluntary and Community Sector Network (DDVCS Network)
  Giving local groups a voice.
• Community Events
  Visit Dover District Council's "What's on in the District" pages for details of community events in the district. You can also register your own group and events.
• Find Your Councillor
  Use our search to find details of your elected district councillor
• Getting Involved in Your Community
  Dover District Council is committed to listening to our residents and finding ways to inform, consult and involve you in the planning and delivery of council services, and in the issues that affect the quality-of-life in your community. There are many ways individuals, communities, groups and organisations can get involved and express their opinions – this page will help signpost you to the right information. Use your chance to influence the way your Council works for you.
• Help for Voluntary and Community Groups
  Signpost to further information for local voluntary and community groups.  
• Your neighbourhood
  Kent County Council web-page to help you find out about services near you, local contacts and your representatives at parish, local and national level. Just type in your post-code.

 THE DOVER  DISTRICT COMPACT:

“A living document which improves the way in which the partners work together”

“We achieve more for the Community by working together”

Contact

Tel: 01304 872314

Email: policy@dover.gov.uk