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Voluntary Sector North West
St. Thomas Centre
8 September 2011
The deadline is approaching for the 2011 Compact Awards. They highlight and recognise outstanding examples of partnership work between voluntary and community organisations and the statutory sector and provide an opportunity to acknowledge achievements around Compact working.
There are six categories and Compact Voice are inviting those involved in Compact groups to nominate an example of practice in partnership working. For further information on how to submit a nomination, you can visit the Compact Voice website at - www.compactvoice.org.uk/awards.
The deadline for nominations is 5th October. The winners will be announced during Compact Week, 7th to 11th November, and the award presentations will be made by Nick Hurd, the Minister for Civil Society.
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