Warrington was awarded a Compact Excellence Award at the 2009 Compact Awards. A Local Compact for Warrington received the award for their work reflecting the relationships between the third sector and the public sector in Warrington, followed by an effective revision of its Local Compact.

The award was presented by Simon Blake, Chair of Compact Voice, at a ceremony at the Dali Universe in London on Tuesday 3 November 2009 attended by 100 guests and Sir Bert Massie CBE, Commissioner for the Compact. Celebrating excellent partnership working, the Compact Awards showcase the Compact, the long-standing agreement that sets out shared commitments and guidelines for partnership working between government and the third sector at a local, regional and national level.

Sir Bert Massie CBE, Commissioner for the Compact, said: “I would like to congratulate Local Compact for Warrington for being awarded a Compact Excellence award. All our winners and finalists show that Compact principles improve the quality of partnership working, focusing on delivering the best services and providing maximum benefit, as well as promoting the building of long-term, sustainable relationships built on trust and commitment.” Organised by the Commission for the Compact in partnership with Compact Voice and the Office of the Third Sector, the five award categories include Local Compact of the Year, Compact Champion of the Year, the Compact Award for Innovation, National Excellence Award, and a Commissioner’s Award, given in recognition of exceptional achievement.

The Local Compact of the Year Award is awarded for excellent joint Compact working at a local level.


L-R: Nigel Bacon (Warrington CVS), Stephanie Saxon (Third Sector Partnership Team), Cllr Liz Smith (Executive Board Member), Terry Charnock (Warrington Borough Council) You can find out more about Warrington's Local Compact here.