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This section covers all aspects of collaboration, including mergers and working with local compacts.
A guide to implementing local Compact agreements between voluntary organisations and local authorities, health services, and government departments.
Involving people who use services in the design and delivery of services
Charity Essentials is a free online tool designed especially for charities as a way to do a basic health check on how your organisation is performing, identifying strengths and areas for development.
Guidance and a downloadable checklist to help you set up and manage joint working agreements
Involving people who use services in the design and delivery of services
A guide to implementing local Compact agreements between voluntary organisations and local authorities, health services, and government departments.
What to consider when setting up a joint working agreement
What to consider once your merger has completed
Planning the process with stakeholders and making sure you are clear about the role of your organisation’s regulator is key
Things to consider in the run-up to a formal merger
Actions to ensure a planned merger is in the best interests of your organisations and beneficiaries
This page highlights key questions to think about before making the decision to merge
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