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We are one of the organisations that support the Scottish Government in the delivery of the short breaks fund. We administer take a break Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Government, and last year we were able to support 2,660 carers through the fund—an increase of 23 per cent on the previous year—due to receiving additional funding.
The Bòrd stated that, as a result, it is constrained in the support that it can give to community and other projects. In its most recent funding cycle, for example, it could fund—or part fund—only 39 per cent of the projects that had applied.
We are aware that the topic of arrestment of funds is of great interest. The issue requires some clarity, particularly around the protection of funds that are wholly derived from social security payments.
The Conservative Party and Mr Kerr do not put forward proposals on what they would deprioritise to fund their myriad demands for additional expenditure.
Will the minister confirm how the funding will be distributed, what mechanism will be used and when we will see the money making a difference on the ground?
The fund, which leverages match funding from partners, including local authorities, allows for the establishment of an active network of regional ambassadors who work in conjunction with local authorities to promote regional food and drink and tourism strategies.
Last week, we announced an £80 million Covid economic recovery fund for local authorities and allocated a further £3 million to the city centre recovery fund to support local economies to recover.
S6W-28227 Oliver Mundell: To ask the Scottish Government when Strengthening Communities Programme funding for the financial year 2024-25 will be released to the Development Trusts Association Scotland to allow local organisations to receive funds.