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RSE blog: Statutory bodies and the third sector: Not a real partnership?

Richard Simpson RSE 27 January 2025

Funding and economy Partnership working Public sector

In response to the RSE report on the economic contribution of the third sector in Scotland, Richard Simpson discusses the disparity between political praise and the actual power dynamics at play, where statutory funders often wield unequal influence.

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Published on 27 January 2025

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